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3837 E J St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 3837 E J St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,200 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$355,000 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill$3,851 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN567000-3-120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN567000-3-120

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area832 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,624 sqft
1st Floor Area832 sqft
Basement Area792 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Width62.5 ft Width
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area260 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Wood Porch
Porch Area328 sqft
Deck Area40 sqft
Patio Area108 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3837 E J ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-2934
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 MCKINLEY PARK ADD L 2 & 3 & N 1/2 L 4 B 32 MCKINLEY PARK 2ND L 19 & 20 & FRAC N 1/2 L 21 B 43 SEG E 8973
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionMCKINLEY PARK ADD
Legal Block32
Legal Lot Number2,3,4
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract62300

Owner

3837 E J St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3837 E J ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2934
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
Aug 1, 2022Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
EASTSIDE FUNDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 3, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 3, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 1, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023202
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateFeb 3, 2023
Property Address3837 E J ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2934
Document Number0002030202
Map ReferenceVOL 7 PG 96
Instrument DateJan 30, 2023
Instrument202302030202
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2023
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE/AMERICA LLC, EQUITY TITLE OF WA LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,680.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21937 7TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-6102

Mortgage

Document Number0002030203
DateFeb 3, 2023
Instrument202302030203
Lender
NameNOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2053

August 2022: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateAug 1, 2022
Property Address3837 E J ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2934
Document Number0008010422
Map ReferenceVOL 7 PG 96
Instrument DateJul 29, 2022
Instrument202208010422
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,040.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1705 DOCK ST UNIT 131, 131, TACOMA, WA 98402-3232

Mortgage

Document Number0008010423
DateAug 1, 2022
Instrument202208010423
Lender
NameEASTSIDE FUNDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Mortgage

Document Number0008010424
DateAug 1, 2022
Instrument202208010424
Lender
NameEASTSIDE FUNDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressKIRKLAND, WA 98033
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3837 E J St was $3,851, up 6.7% from the year before.

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$357,700 (-0.97%) Land $167,600 Building $190,100$357,700 (-0.97%) Land $167,600 Building $190,100
2025$3,851.00 (+6.68%)$361,200 (+11.48%) Land $185,100 Building $176,100$361,200 (+11.48%) Land $185,100 Building $176,100
2024$3,610.00 (+14.39%)$324,000 (+6.75%) Land $165,900 Building $158,100$324,000 (+6.75%) Land $165,900 Building $158,100
2023$3,156.00$303,500 Land $165,200 Building $138,300$303,500 Land $165,200 Building $138,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3837 E J St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimNov 2024 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 3837 E J 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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