Pierce County property record for 601 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,500 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,635 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 781500-1-072 |
| Primary APN | 781500-1-072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Width | 135 ft Width |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 7815001070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 E 70TH ST |
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-1842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 14 SOUTH TACOMA PLAT OF LOTS 5 & 6 B 37 TOG/W S 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF VAC F ST ABUTT VAC PER ORD #21996 SEGD PER ETN 822369 SEG E-1376BL 05-25-93CL |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH TACOMA PLAT OF |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Legal Unit | 21996 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 63200 |
601 E 70th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007883 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 27, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 601 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-1842 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003240380 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202203240380 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 E 70th St was $4,635, up 4.8% 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 | $439,000 Land $191,700 Building $247,300 | $439,000 Land $191,700 Building $247,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,635.00 (+4.79%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,423.00 (-4.88%) | $397,200 (-11.3%) Land $184,300 Building $212,900 | $397,200 (-11.3%) Land $184,300 Building $212,900 |
| 2023 | $4,650.00 | $447,800 Land $178,000 Building $269,800 | $447,800 Land $178,000 Building $269,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 E 70th St 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.
The area around 601 E 70th 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 |
|---|
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 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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