Pierce County property record for 4801 79th St E, Tacoma, WA 98443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,578 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,950 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,280 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 376520-0-070 |
| Primary APN | 376520-0-070 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,578 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,578 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,060 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 2,480 sqft |
| Deck Area | 620 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4801 79TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98443-2248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 43 FAIRVIEW MANOR 2ND ADD: FAIRVIEW MANOR 2ND ADD L 7 B 1 EASE OF RECORD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW MANOR 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 940004 |
4801 79th St E is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2018.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4801 79TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998377 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1446 / 3376 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000005 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4801 79TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2248 |
| Document Number | 1810020005 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201810020005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 4801 79TH ST E TACOMA WA 984432248, TACOMA, WA 98443-2248 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4801 79th St E was $5,280, up 15.6% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Puyallup School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $462,600 Land $200,100 Building $262,500 | $462,600 Land $200,100 Building $262,500 | |
| 2025 | $5,280.00 (+15.59%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,568.00 (-0.67%) | $431,200 (-3.51%) Land $177,300 Building $253,900 | $431,200 (-3.51%) Land $177,300 Building $253,900 |
| 2023 | $4,599.00 | $446,900 Land $188,900 Building $258,000 | $446,900 Land $188,900 Building $258,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4801 79th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 4801 79th St E has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| Lead | 2 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 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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