Pierce County property record for 4802 178th Ave E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.75 ba · 2,538 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,757 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,950 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $10,373 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052020-5-042 |
| Primary APN | 052020-5-042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,412 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,556 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 990 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 55,757 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Deck Area | 414 sqft |
| Patio Area | 414 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4802 178TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE TAPPS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98391-9126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 20 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 05 QUARTER 12 : LOT 2 OF SH PLAT 77-709 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 1-058 SEG K-2959 SP JW (DCWJES11-5-82) |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4802 178TH AVE E, LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391-9126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199817 |
| 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 | $10,373.00 (+0.9%) | $860,300 (+10.45%) Land $368,100 Building $492,200 | $860,300 (+10.45%) Land $368,100 Building $492,200 |
| 2025 | $10,280.00 (+24.33%) | ||
| 2024 | $8,268.00 (+1.96%) | $778,900 (-1.42%) Land $300,200 Building $478,700 | $778,900 (-1.42%) Land $300,200 Building $478,700 |
| 2023 | $8,109.00 | $790,100 Land $313,400 Building $476,700 | $790,100 Land $313,400 Building $476,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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