5902 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98443 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 5902 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98443

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,241 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$388,719 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,406 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Transfer Dec 2021 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`032024-4-049`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`032024-4-049`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,241 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,703 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,961 sqft
Basement Area	1,280 sqft
Laundry Room	Laundry Room
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	112 sqft
Deck Area	56 sqft
Patio Area	400 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1,280 sqft
Storage Building	126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5902 48TH AVE E
City	TACOMA
State	WA
Zip	98443-2423
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RSEP
Legal Description	SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 : N 110 FT OF SE OF SW OF NW OF SE OF SEC LESS W 175 FT THEREOF EXC FAIRVIEW RD DC00534840 10/25/17 KG
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	20
Legal Section	24
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Township / Civil Division	TACOMA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	940004

Owner

5902 48th Ave E is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2023.

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	401 171ST ST S, SPANAWAY, WA 98387-8713
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 5, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMETOWN LENDERS INC
Mar 31, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
Jan 19, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 10, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 9, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK
Jun 30, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 25, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20171211
Last Transfer Date	Jan 5, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000000294
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Aug 5, 2026
Property Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423
Document Number	0000000413
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2026
Instrument	2026413
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 31, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	401 171ST ST S, SPANAWAY, WA 98387-8713

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0012170535
Date	Dec 17, 2021
Instrument	202112170535

Lender

Name	HOMETOWN LENDERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003310306
Date	Mar 31, 2022
Instrument	202203310306

Lender

Name	BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98124

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 28, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2023
Property Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423
Document Number	0001190294
Instrument Date	Jan 5, 2023
Instrument	202301190294
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2020
Property Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423
Document Number	2006100924
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2020
Instrument	202006100924
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5902 48TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984432423, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Property Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423
Document Number	1908160404
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	5902 48TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984432423, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423

Mortgage

Document Number	1908160404
Date	Aug 16, 2019
Instrument	201908160404

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	900 Months
Due	Aug 15, 2094

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIERCE WA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2017
Property Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423
Document Number	0006301211
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2017
Instrument	201706301211
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,924.20
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5902 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2423

Mortgage

Document Number	0006301212
Date	Jun 30, 2017
Instrument	201706301212

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5902 48th Ave E was $7,406, up 2.8% from the year before.

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Pierce County
Unified School District	Puyallup School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,406.00 (+2.76%)	$655,000 Land $205,400 Building $449,600	$655,000 Land $205,400 Building $449,600
2025	$7,207.00 (+16.02%)
2024	$6,212.00 (-0.3%)	$591,900 (-3.13%) Land $182,800 Building $409,100	$591,900 (-3.13%) Land $182,800 Building $409,100
2023	$6,231.00	$611,000 Land $194,800 Building $416,200	$611,000 Land $194,800 Building $416,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5902 48th Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Community Rating System	Class 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 5902 48th Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon.

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