Pierce County property record for 4707 178th Ave E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,894 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,433 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052017-8-028 |
| Primary APN | 052017-8-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,894 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,398 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 858 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 348 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4707 178TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE TAPPS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98391-9153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 17 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 44 : LOT 1 OF SH PLAT 78-81 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 4-028 SEG L-2005 TN JW (DCWJES11-10-82) |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SP#78-81 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUYALLUP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 70313 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4707 178TH AVE E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-9153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Sumner School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,433.00 (-2.17%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $661,400 (+14.37%) Land $341,000 Building $320,400 | $661,400 (+14.37%) Land $341,000 Building $320,400 |
| 2025 | $3,509.00 (-43.23%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,181.00 (+1.54%) | $578,300 (-1.83%) Land $274,300 Building $304,000 | $578,300 (-1.83%) Land $274,300 Building $304,000 |
| 2023 | $6,087.00 | $589,100 Land $286,400 Building $302,700 | $589,100 Land $286,400 Building $302,700 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1999 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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