Pierce County property record for 5205 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.629 acres (27,384 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,281 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 283520-0-060 |
| Primary APN | 283520-0-060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,846 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,538 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,384 sqft (0.629 acres) |
| Lot Width | 60 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,245 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5205 138TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-4121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ECOR |
| Legal Description | SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 41 CAPPS 2ND ADD L 6 & PART OF 7 THAT PART OF 7 LY N OF A LI DRAWN E AT R/A FROM MID PT ON W LI OF LOT SUBJ TO EASE & RESTRICTIONS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPPS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
5205 138th St E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5205 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-4121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012414 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 5205 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-4121 |
| Document Number | 2101250500 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5205 138TH ST E TACOMA WA 984464121, TACOMA, WA 98446-4121 |
| Document Number | 2101250500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101250500 |
| Name | FIRST HM BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SEMINOLE, FL 33772 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5205 138th St E was $5,281, up 8% from the year before.
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 | $445,900 Land $189,000 Building $256,900 | $445,900 Land $189,000 Building $256,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,281.00 (+7.97%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,891.00 (-0.29%) | $424,200 (-4.33%) Land $168,500 Building $255,700 | $424,200 (-4.33%) Land $168,500 Building $255,700 |
| 2023 | $4,905.00 | $443,400 Land $184,900 Building $258,500 | $443,400 Land $184,900 Building $258,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5205 138th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5205 138th 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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