Pierce County property record for 5303 40th St E, Tacoma, WA 98443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,313 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 032013-1-033 |
| Primary APN | 032013-1-033 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 188 sqft |
| Deck Area | 960 sqft |
| Patio Area | 960 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5303 40TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98443-2606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 : BEG 260.63 FT S 87 DEG 27 MIN 36 SEC W OF SE COR OF NE TH CONT WLY 130.48 FT TH N 00 DEG 38 MIN 15 SEC W 334.30 FT TH N 87 DEG 38 MIN 15 SEC E 130.92 FT TH S 00 DEG 34 MIN 15 SEC E 333.42 FT TO BEG SUBJ TO |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 940004 |
5303 40th St E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5303 40TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEXBANK SSB |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HERITAGE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5303 40TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2606 |
| Document Number | 1909200782 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201909200782 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,240.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5303 40TH ST E TACOMA WA 984432606, TACOMA, WA 98443-2606 |
| Document Number | 1909200783 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201909200783 |
| Name | NEXBANK SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 19, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 5303 40TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2606 |
| Document Number | 1812170367 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | PUGET SOUND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 5303 40TH ST E TACOMA WA 984432606, TACOMA, WA 98443-2606 |
| Document Number | 1812170367 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812170367 |
| Name | HERITAGE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OLYMPIA, WA 98501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 5303 40th St E was $6,313, up 11.3% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Puyallup School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $538,200 Land $210,100 Building $328,100 | $538,200 Land $210,100 Building $328,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,313.00 (+11.28%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,673.00 (+7.81%) | $520,200 (+1.9%) Land $176,400 Building $343,800 | $520,200 (+1.9%) Land $176,400 Building $343,800 |
| 2023 | $5,262.00 | $510,500 Land $193,400 Building $317,100 | $510,500 Land $193,400 Building $317,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5303 40th St E in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 189 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 39 of 189 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2021 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5303 40th 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| Lead | 2 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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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