Pierce County property record for 4802 78th St E, Tacoma, WA 98443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,083 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 376500-0-460 |
| Primary APN | 376500-0-460 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Basement Area | 918 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 378 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,560 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Lot Width | 80 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Deck Area | 93 sqft |
| Patio Area | 183 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4802 78TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98443-2245 |
| 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: FAIRVIEW MANOR L 8 B 2 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW MANOR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 940004 |
4802 78th St E is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2009.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4802 78TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1151 / 3386 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001050 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4802 78th St E was $5,083, up 15.5% 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 | $457,200 Land $202,000 Building $255,200 | $457,200 Land $202,000 Building $255,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,083.00 (+15.47%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,402.00 (-0.68%) | $413,800 (-3.59%) Land $179,300 Building $234,500 | $413,800 (-3.59%) Land $179,300 Building $234,500 |
| 2023 | $4,432.00 | $429,200 Land $191,000 Building $238,200 | $429,200 Land $191,000 Building $238,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4802 78th 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.
Wildfire risk around 4802 78th St E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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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