Pierce County property record for 509 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $273,419 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,927 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031916-4-041 |
| Primary APN | 031916-4-041 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,016 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 509 138TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98445-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 41 : S 150 FT OF E 100 FT OF FOLL BEG AT A PT 65 FT E OF SW COR OF LOT 3 IN SEC TH N 487.41 FT TH E 446.50 FT TH SLY 488.23 FT TO A PT 446.5 FT E OF BEG TH WLY TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 71505 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018235 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 509 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | RAINIER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003170757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201703170757 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 509 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0007170508 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007170508 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 509 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0004120260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204120260 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 509 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1310 |
| Document Number | 0010260235 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201810260235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,871.86 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98445-1310 |
| Document Number | 0010260236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201810260236 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0010260237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201810260237 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMISSION |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98104 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Franklin Pierce School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $417,300 (+5.75%) Land $204,300 Building $213,000 | $417,300 (+5.75%) Land $204,300 Building $213,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,927.00 (+7.18%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,597.00 (+0.68%) | $394,600 (-3.45%) Land $175,600 Building $219,000 | $394,600 (-3.45%) Land $175,600 Building $219,000 |
| 2023 | $4,566.00 | $408,700 Land $175,600 Building $233,100 | $408,700 Land $175,600 Building $233,100 |
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1991–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1998 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 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 | PARKLAND LIGHT & WATER COMPANY private · serves 33,775 people · EPA ID WA5366200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| 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 | 2 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 280 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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