Pierce County property record for 401 E 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,237 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,584 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,365 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 666403-0-220 |
| Primary APN | 666403-0-220 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,462 sqft |
| Basement Area | 231 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,237 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Width | 70.7 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 224 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 401 E 78TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 PAMELA MAYERS 3RD ADD: PAMELA MAYERS 3RD ADD L 22 EASE OF RECORD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAMELA MAYERS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 63401 |
401 E 78th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 E 78TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005317 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 E 78th St was $4,365, up 4.9% 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 | $419,000 Land $187,400 Building $231,600 | $419,000 Land $187,400 Building $231,600 | |
| 2025 | $4,365.00 (+4.88%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,162.00 (+0.77%) | $373,700 (-6.01%) Land $180,200 Building $193,500 | $373,700 (-6.01%) Land $180,200 Building $193,500 |
| 2023 | $4,130.00 | $397,600 Land $169,800 Building $227,800 | $397,600 Land $169,800 Building $227,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 E 78th 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.
Wildfire risk around 401 E 78th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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 | 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 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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