Pierce County property record for 5211 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,113 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 283520-0-050 |
| Primary APN | 283520-0-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,970 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Width | 95 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 352 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5211 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: CAPPS 2ND ADD L 5 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPPS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
5211 138th St E is owned by a company that bought it in November 2009.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 44667, TACOMA, WA 98448-0667 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009512 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5211 138th St E was $5,113, up 8.3% 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 | $425,200 Land $170,900 Building $254,300 | $425,200 Land $170,900 Building $254,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,113.00 (+8.35%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,719.00 (-0.21%) | $405,000 (-4.41%) Land $152,700 Building $252,300 | $405,000 (-4.41%) Land $152,700 Building $252,300 |
| 2023 | $4,729.00 | $423,700 Land $167,500 Building $256,200 | $423,700 Land $167,500 Building $256,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5211 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 5211 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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