Pierce County property record for 3843 E Howe St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 949 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $306,312 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,850 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567040-0-401 |
| Primary APN | 567040-0-401 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 949 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,424 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 949 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| 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 | 475 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3843 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: MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD SE OF NW 15-20-03E L 21 & 22 B 12 APPROX 5000 SQ FT APPROVED SUBD BY CY OF TACOMA BLUS DEPT 11/28/00 OUT OF 040- 0 & 041-0 SEG M-0355 JU 12/1/00JU |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
3843 E Howe St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3843 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3843 E Howe St was $3,850, up 6.8% 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 | $362,200 Land $160,400 Building $201,800 | $362,200 Land $160,400 Building $201,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,850.00 (+6.83%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,604.00 (+2.27%) | $323,500 (-4.6%) Land $158,700 Building $164,800 | $323,500 (-4.6%) Land $158,700 Building $164,800 |
| 2023 | $3,524.00 | $339,100 Land $156,700 Building $182,400 | $339,100 Land $156,700 Building $182,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3843 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 3843 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 |
|---|
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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