4515 157th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 4515 157th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,896 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.729 acres (31,744 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$164,000 (Apr 2000)
Tax Bill	$5,678 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`628500-0-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`628500-0-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,896 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,424 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,060 sqft
Upper Floors Area	800 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 2002
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Frame Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	31,744 sqft (0.729 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	108 sqft
Deck Area	484 sqft
Patio Area	520 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4515 157TH ST E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98446-5911
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MSF
Legal Description	SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 34 NEWTOWN RAILWAY ADD PARCEL D OF DBLR 92-07-09-0464 DESC AS E 16 FT OF S 14.75 FT L 5 TOG/W E 16 FT L 6, 7, 8 & 9 BLK 6 TOG/W S 14.75 FT OF L 14 TOG/W L 10, 11, 12, & 13 BLK 1 TOG/W VAC 157TH ST E, ALL 45TH A
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	19
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	NEWTOWN RAILWAY ADD
Legal Block	6,1
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	71306

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4515 157TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5911
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC
Dec 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 4, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 4, 2000 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 22, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2000289
Last Transfer Date	Jul 22, 2013
Transfer Doc	0000000646
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	4515 157TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5911
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 2, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0011190320
Date	Nov 19, 2021
Instrument	202111190320

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CORTE MADERA, CA 94925

Agreement

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

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	4515 157TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5911
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	RAINIER TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0012212160
Date	Dec 21, 2020
Instrument	202012212160

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CORTE MADERA, CA 94925

Agreement

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

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Unified School District	Bethel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,678.00 (+2.99%)	$499,600 (+9.13%) Land $218,200 Building $281,400	$499,600 (+9.13%) Land $218,200 Building $281,400
2025	$5,513.00 (+3.45%)
2024	$5,329.00 (-4.6%)	$457,800 (-6.53%) Land $182,700 Building $275,100	$457,800 (-6.53%) Land $182,700 Building $275,100
2023	$5,586.00	$489,800 Land $184,700 Building $305,100	$489,800 Land $184,700 Building $305,100

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 minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	13 (1979–1997)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1997 · Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,flooding
Claims by Event	High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding, Feb 1996 · 2 claims Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1990 · 2 claims

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	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.

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