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815 E 48th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 815 E 48th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,982 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.31 acres (13,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$5,594 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Transfer
Oct 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN032015-3-161

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032015-3-161

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,982 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,270 sqft
1st Floor Area1,982 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area13,500 sqft (0.31 acres)
Lot Width100 ft Width
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Slab
Porch Area380 sqft
Patio Area190 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address815 E 48TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-2806
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 33 : BEG 155 FT E OF SW COR OF SEC TH N 165 FT TH E 100 FT TH S 165 FT TH W 100 FT TO POB EXC S 30 FT DEEDED TO CY OF TAC UNDER ETN 647919 EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 3-064 SEG X-0107 NF ES
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section15
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract62300

Owner

815 E 48th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2018.

Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address815 E 48TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2806
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 23, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 31, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 20, 2018
Transfer Doc0000000226
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateOct 23, 2018
Property Address815 E 48TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2806
Document Number1810230176
Instrument DateSep 20, 2018
Instrument201810230176
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 1, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateOct 31, 2018
Property Address815 E 48TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2806
Document Number1810310226
Instrument DateSep 20, 2018
Instrument201810310226
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address815 E 48TH ST TACOMA WA 984042806, TACOMA, WA 98404-2806

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 815 E 48th St was $5,594, up 7.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$520,200 Land $196,600 Building $323,600$520,200 Land $196,600 Building $323,600
2025$5,594.00 (+7.16%)
2024$5,220.00 (-0.32%)$469,000 (-7.02%) Land $194,600 Building $274,400$469,000 (-7.02%) Land $194,600 Building $274,400
2023$5,237.00$504,400 Land $199,900 Building $304,500$504,400 Land $199,900 Building $304,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 815 E 48th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 815 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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