Pierce County property record for 421 196th Ave E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,922 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,564 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $344,669 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,435 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 700087-0-140 |
| Primary APN | 700087-0-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,922 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,846 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 941 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 981 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,564 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 421 196TH AVENUE CT E |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE TAPPS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98391 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 04 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 14 NORTH LAKE ESTATES L 14 TOG/W UNDIV INT IN TR A & D TOG/W 1/15TH UNDIV INT IN PRI RD EASE OF REC OUT OF 5-051 & 5-052 SEG J0080 MD 7/16/97MD |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 70315 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 196TH AVENUE CT E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CU HOME MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI BOEING EMPS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017145 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 421 196TH AVE E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-9381 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0005040201 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202105040201 |
| Name | CU HOME MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98175 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 421 196TH AVE E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-9381 |
| Document Number | 1702130145 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702130145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,145.11 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 421 196TH AVE E LAKE TAPPS WA 983919381, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-9381 |
| Document Number | 1702130146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702130146 |
| Name | BOEING EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TUKWILA, WA 98168 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Dieringer School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,435.00 (+8.35%) | $623,800 (+14.52%) Land $287,900 Building $335,900 | $623,800 (+14.52%) Land $287,900 Building $335,900 |
| 2025 | $5,939.00 (+8.85%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,456.00 (+4.82%) | $544,700 (+3.52%) Land $254,600 Building $290,100 | $544,700 (+3.52%) Land $254,600 Building $290,100 |
| 2023 | $5,205.00 | $526,200 Land $244,300 Building $281,900 | $526,200 Land $244,300 Building $281,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BONNEY LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT CITY serves 43,371 people · EPA ID WA5307650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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