Pierce County property record for 3831 E Howe St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $289,719 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,381 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567040-0-363 |
| Primary APN | 567040-0-363 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3831 E HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 24 MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD L 15 & 16 B 12 OUT OF 036-2 & 037-0 SEG L-0938 BM JW |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
3831 E Howe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3831 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI INLAND CAPITAL FUND LLC |
| Feb 5, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| May 11, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018517 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3831 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3729 |
| Document Number | 0007300517 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201807300517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,162.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3831 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3729 |
| Document Number | 0007300519 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201807300519 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3831 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3729 |
| Document Number | 1804060153 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201804060153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,379.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 208 E 68TH ST TACOMA WA 984041117, TACOMA, WA 98404-1117 |
| Document Number | 1804060154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201804060154 |
| Name | INLAND CAPITAL FUND LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPOKANE, WA 99228 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3831 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3729 |
| Document Number | 1802050395 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201802050395 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3831 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3729 |
| Document Number | 1705110497 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201705110497 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3831 E Howe St was $4,381, up 7.1% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $416,000 Land $160,400 Building $255,600 | $416,000 Land $160,400 Building $255,600 | |
| 2025 | $4,381.00 (+7.09%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,091.00 (+1.14%) | $367,300 (-5.68%) Land $158,700 Building $208,600 | $367,300 (-5.68%) Land $158,700 Building $208,600 |
| 2023 | $4,045.00 | $389,400 Land $156,700 Building $232,700 | $389,400 Land $156,700 Building $232,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3831 E Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3831 E Howe St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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