Pierce County property record for 420 E 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,573 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 666403-0-050 |
| Primary APN | 666403-0-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,172 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 420 E 78TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1008 |
| 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 5 EASE OF RECORD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAMELA MAYERS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 63401 |
420 E 78th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 E 78TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007436 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 E 78th St was $3,573, up 4.4% 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 | $340,500 Land $174,500 Building $166,000 | $340,500 Land $174,500 Building $166,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,573.00 (+4.41%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,422.00 (+7.04%) | $307,100 (-0.13%) Land $167,700 Building $139,400 | $307,100 (-0.13%) Land $167,700 Building $139,400 |
| 2023 | $3,197.00 | $307,500 Land $155,800 Building $151,700 | $307,500 Land $155,800 Building $151,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 420 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 420 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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