Pierce County property record for 6221 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $212,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,300 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032024-8-010 |
| Primary APN | 032024-8-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Deck Area | 456 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 6221 48TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98443-2430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 43 : LOT 3 OF SH PLAT 78-631 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 4-056 & 4-041 SEG L-1982 NC ES (DCWJEMS5-11-82) |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | SP#78-631 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 940004 |
6221 48th Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2010.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6221 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010456 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 6221 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98443-2430 |
| Document Number | 1702230200 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6221 48TH AVE E TACOMA WA 984432430, TACOMA, WA 98443-2430 |
| Document Number | 1702230200 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702230200 |
| Name | GOLDWATER BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIX, AZ 85016 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 22, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6221 48th Ave E was $5,300, up 15.7% 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 | $480,300 Land $236,500 Building $243,800 | $480,300 Land $236,500 Building $243,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,300.00 (+15.7%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,581.00 (-1.14%) | $434,700 (-3.93%) Land $215,900 Building $218,800 | $434,700 (-3.93%) Land $215,900 Building $218,800 |
| 2023 | $4,634.00 | $452,500 Land $230,100 Building $222,400 | $452,500 Land $230,100 Building $222,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6221 48th Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 189 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| 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.
The area around 6221 48th Ave E 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 | 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 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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