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407 E 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 407 E 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$395,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$3,611 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN666403-0-210

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN666403-0-210

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area884 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,172 sqft
1st Floor Area884 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,100 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Width50 ft Width
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address407 E 78TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-1009
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 44 PAMELA MAYERS 3RD ADD: PAMELA MAYERS 3RD ADD L 21 EASE OF RECORD
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionPAMELA MAYERS 3RD ADD
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract63401

Owner

407 E 78th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address407 E 78TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1009
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 16, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 16, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 27, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2025123
Prior Transfer DateJan 30, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000000878
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJul 16, 2025
Property Address407 E 78TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1009
Document Number0007160123
Map ReferenceVOL 41 PG 47-49
Instrument DateJul 7, 2025
Instrument202507160123
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Title CompanyAPPROVED TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,320.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007160124
DateJul 16, 2025
Instrument202507160124
Lender
NameBOEING EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 407 E 78th St was $3,611, up 4.4% from the year before.

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$347,200 Land $174,500 Building $172,700$347,200 Land $174,500 Building $172,700
2025$3,611.00 (+4.42%)
2024$3,458.00 (+0.93%)$310,300 (-5.86%) Land $167,700 Building $142,600$310,300 (-5.86%) Land $167,700 Building $142,600
2023$3,426.00$329,600 Land $155,800 Building $173,800$329,600 Land $155,800 Building $173,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 407 E 78th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 407 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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