Pierce County property record for 5218 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,855 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 283520-0-100 |
| Primary APN | 283520-0-100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,768 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Width | 90 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 848 sqft |
| Patio Area | 848 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5218 138TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-4122 |
| 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 10 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPPS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 71306 |
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5218 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-4122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5218 138TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98446-4122 |
| Document Number | 0008070107 |
| Map Reference | VOL 19 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308070107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $408,100 (+5.48%) Land $169,800 Building $238,300 | $408,100 (+5.48%) Land $169,800 Building $238,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,855.00 (+7.98%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,496.00 (-0.09%) | $386,900 (-4.21%) Land $151,500 Building $235,400 | $386,900 (-4.21%) Land $151,500 Building $235,400 |
| 2023 | $4,500.00 | $403,900 Land $166,200 Building $237,700 | $403,900 Land $166,200 Building $237,700 |
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
| 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.
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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