Pierce County property record for 3948 Gay Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 996 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,286 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 032013-2-052 |
| Primary APN | 032013-2-052 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 996 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,000 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Width | 55 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3948 GAY RD E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98443-2105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 22 : S 55 FT OF E 200 FT OF N 147.5 FT OF S 345.7 FT OF W 634.06 FT OF NW OF NW |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 940004 |
3948 Gay Rd E is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2010.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3932 GAY RD E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000202 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3948 Gay Rd E was $3,286, up 11.8% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Puyallup School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $272,200 Land $117,500 Building $154,700 | $272,200 Land $117,500 Building $154,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,286.00 (+11.81%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,939.00 (+6.45%) | $262,100 (+0.77%) Land $96,900 Building $165,200 | $262,100 (+0.77%) Land $96,900 Building $165,200 |
| 2023 | $2,761.00 | $260,100 Land $106,300 Building $153,800 | $260,100 Land $106,300 Building $153,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3948 Gay Rd E in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 189 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 39 of 189 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2021 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3948 Gay Rd 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 | None beyond 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 | SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| 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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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