Pierce County property record for 4020 E Howe St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 730 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032015-3-085 |
| Primary APN | 032015-3-085 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 730 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Street Address | 4020 E HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 32 BEG 168.6 FT S 30 DEG E OF NW COR LOT 3 TH S 30 DEG E 90.55 FT TH E 183.55 FT TH N 77.95 FT TH W 226 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
4020 E Howe St, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3232 N NARROWS DR, TACOMA, WA 98407-1518 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201871 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000226 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4020 E HOWE ST, TACOMA, WA 98404 |
| Document Number | 1812200071 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812200071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $895.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 619 N PROCTOR ST TACOMA WA 984064931, TACOMA, WA 98406-4931 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4020 E Howe St was $1,833, up 5% 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 | $157,900 Land $157,900 | $157,900 Land $157,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,833.00 (+5.04%) | ||
| 2024 | $1,745.00 (+11.01%) | $156,200 (+3.58%) Land $156,200 | $156,200 (+3.58%) Land $156,200 |
| 2023 | $1,572.00 | $150,800 Land $150,800 | $150,800 Land $150,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4020 E Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 4020 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 |
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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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