Pierce County property record for 528 E 48th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,886 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.534 acres (23,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,835 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032021-1-078 |
| Primary APN | 032021-1-078 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,886 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 682 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,250 sqft (0.534 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 594 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Deck Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 528 E 48TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 11 : BEG NE COR OF NW OF NE OF NE TH S 155 FT TH W 150 FT TH N 155 FT TH E 150 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
528 E 48th St is owned by a company that bought it in January 2019.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5512 FRANCES AVE NE, TACOMA, WA 98422-1423 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201977 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000555 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 528 E 48TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2067 |
| Document Number | 0008300233 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202108300233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5512 FRANCES AVE NE, TACOMA, WA 98422-1423 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 528 E 48TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2067 |
| Document Number | 1901180077 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201901180077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,455.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 627 S BRADSHAWE AVE MONTEREY PARK CA 917543837, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754-3837 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 528 E 48th St was $5,835, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Municipality | Tacoma City |
| Unified School District | Tacoma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,835.00 (+2.64%) | $535,800 (+0.07%) Land $219,800 Building $316,000 | $535,800 (+0.07%) Land $219,800 Building $316,000 |
| 2025 | $5,685.00 (+7.1%) | $535,400 (+12.27%) Land $242,700 Building $292,700 | $535,400 (+12.27%) Land $242,700 Building $292,700 |
| 2024 | $5,308.00 (-0.51%) | $476,900 (-7.2%) Land $217,500 Building $259,400 | $476,900 (-7.2%) Land $217,500 Building $259,400 |
| 2023 | $5,335.00 | $513,900 Land $228,400 Building $285,500 | $513,900 Land $228,400 Building $285,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 528 E 48th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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.
The area around 528 E 48th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 586 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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