Pierce County property record for 3908 159th St Ct E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,778 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500239-0-190 |
| Primary APN | 500239-0-190 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,650 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,778 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 470 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-6202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MSF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 33 NEWTOWN DIV 3 PDD L 19 TOG/W 1/26TH UNDIV INT IN TR A & B TOG/W PRI RD EASE OF REC OUT OF 3-033 SEG L0313 10/15/99MD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTOWN DIV 3 PDD |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
3908 159th St Ct E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CW TITLE |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022670 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Document Number | 0003080670 |
| Map Reference | DOC 9910065001 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202203080670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF WA LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Document Number | 0003080671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202203080671 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Document Number | 2007060431 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E TACOMA WA 984466202, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Document Number | 2007060431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007060431 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Document Number | 1702030606 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702030606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E TACOMA WA 984466202, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Document Number | 1702030605 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702030605 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,832.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3908 159TH STREET CT E TACOMA WA 984466202, TACOMA, WA 98446-6202 |
| Document Number | 1702030607 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702030607 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 2, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3908 159th St Ct E was $4,398, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Bethel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $395,900 (-1.22%) Land $176,800 Building $219,100 | $395,900 (-1.22%) Land $176,800 Building $219,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,398.00 (+7.35%) | $400,800 (+15.67%) Land $176,800 Building $224,000 | $400,800 (+15.67%) Land $176,800 Building $224,000 |
| 2024 | $4,097.00 (-4.52%) | $346,500 (-6.6%) Land $133,700 Building $212,800 | $346,500 (-6.6%) Land $133,700 Building $212,800 |
| 2023 | $4,291.00 | $371,000 Land $135,100 Building $235,900 | $371,000 Land $135,100 Building $235,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3908 159th St Ct E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 3908 159th St Ct E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SPANAWAY WATER COMPANY private · serves 34,506 people · EPA ID WA5382850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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