4242 68th Ave E, Fife, WA 98424 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 4242 68th Ave E, Fife, WA 98424

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,261 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,644 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$239,899 (Jun 2013)
Tax Bill	$5,670 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`602538-0-260`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`602538-0-260`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,261 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,649 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2013
Effective Year Built	Effective 2013
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Frame Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,644 sqft (0.13 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	388 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Deck Area	65 sqft
Patio Area	65 sqft
Storage Building	370 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4242 68TH AVE E
City	FIFE
State	WA
Zip	98424-3816
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MDR
Legal Description	SECTION 18 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 04 QUARTER 41 PLAT VALLEY HAVEN LOT 26 TOG/W UND INT IN TRS A, B, C, D & E EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 04-20-18-4-001 & 4-059 SEG 2007-0367 JU 10/24/06JU
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	20
Legal Section	18
Legal Subdivision	VALLEY HAVEN
Legal Tract	A
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	940013

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4242 68TH AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-3816
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
May 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 13, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 13, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2013643
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 24, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000161
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	4242 68TH AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-3816
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0002161282
Date	Feb 16, 2021
Instrument	202102161282

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	4242 68TH AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-3816
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0005290291
Date	May 29, 2020
Instrument	202005290291

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	4242 68TH AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-3816
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0009291262
Date	Sep 29, 2020
Instrument	202009291262

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	4242 68TH AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424-3816
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001282
Date	Feb 16, 2021
Instrument	202102161282

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Municipality	Fife City
Unified School District	Puyallup School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,670.00 (-5.92%)	$591,900 (+7.62%) Land $237,100 Building $354,800	$591,900 (+7.62%) Land $237,100 Building $354,800
2025	$6,027.00 (+19.99%)
2024	$5,023.00 (-5.24%)	$550,000 (-4.81%) Land $208,300 Building $341,700	$550,000 (-4.81%) Land $208,300 Building $341,700
2023	$5,301.00	$577,800 Land $215,800 Building $362,000	$577,800 Land $215,800 Building $362,000

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

Flood

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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 12 policies
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	12 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	FIFE DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 29,091 people · EPA ID WA5325050
Water Source	Purchased surface water from CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 652 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
CenturyLink DSL	140 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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