Pierce County property record for 3850 E Howe St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $248,719 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,971 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567040-0-270 |
| Primary APN | 567040-0-270 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,700 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Width | 37.5 ft Width |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3850 E HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD L 25 & N 1/2 OF 26 B 11 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK 4TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
3850 E Howe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3850 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WESTERN EXPRESS LENDING |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI PRIME LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 3850 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3728 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005120879 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105120879 |
| Name | WESTERN EXPRESS LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3850 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3728 |
| Document Number | 1712150851 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201712150851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,437.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3850 E HOWE ST TACOMA WA 984043728, TACOMA, WA 98404-3728 |
| Document Number | 1712150852 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201712150852 |
| Name | PRIME LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 14, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3850 E Howe St was $3,971, up 7% 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 | $369,700 Land $152,200 Building $217,500 | $369,700 Land $152,200 Building $217,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,971.00 (+7.04%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,710.00 (+1.73%) | $333,000 (-5.1%) Land $150,600 Building $182,400 | $333,000 (-5.1%) Land $150,600 Building $182,400 |
| 2023 | $3,647.00 | $350,900 Land $145,600 Building $205,300 | $350,900 Land $145,600 Building $205,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3850 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 3850 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 534 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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