4872 E M St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 4872 E M St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$122,156 (Jan 2002)
Tax Bill$3,473 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN666402-0-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN666402-0-040

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area884 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,172 sqft
1st Floor Area884 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Width50 ft Width
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4872 E M ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-3628
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 21 PAMELA MAYERS 2ND ADD: PAMELA MAYERS 2ND ADD L 4 EASE OF RECORD
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionPAMELA MAYERS 2ND ADD
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract62300

Owner

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4872 E M ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3628
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 31, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2002822
Prior Transfer DateNov 1, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc0000000512
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateMay 26, 2026
Property Address4872 E M ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3628
Document Number0000000332
Instrument DateMay 26, 2026
Instrument2026332
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4872 E M ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3628

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$318,700 (-1.58%) Land $160,400 Building $158,300$318,700 (-1.58%) Land $160,400 Building $158,300
2025$3,473.00 (+6.86%)$323,800 (+11.04%) Land $177,100 Building $146,700$323,800 (+11.04%) Land $177,100 Building $146,700
2024$3,250.00 (+3.24%)$291,600 (-3.7%) Land $158,700 Building $132,900$291,600 (-3.7%) Land $158,700 Building $132,900
2023$3,148.00$302,800 Land $156,700 Building $146,100$302,800 Land $156,700 Building $146,100

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 2011

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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