Pierce County property record for 820 98th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.45 acres (63,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,069 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 422000-0-363 |
| Primary APN | 422000-0-363 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 63,370 sqft |
| Street Address | 820 98TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98444 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | SF |
| Legal Description | SECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 19 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 GRAYS PACIFIC AVE ADD: GRAYS PACIFIC AVE ADD L 8 THRU 12 B 14 TOG/W 30 FT VAC DARTMOUTH ST ABUTT ALSO SOUTH TACOMA LAND COS FIRST ADD L 7 THRU 12 B 94 & L 7 THRU 12 B 99 TOG/W 60 FT VAC DARTMOUTH ST ABUTT ON |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAYS PACIFIC AVE ADD |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Legal Unit | 227906 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 71603 |
820 98th St E, vacant land, is held in a trust since January 2004.
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 | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6242 S WAPATO LAKE DR, TACOMA, WA 98408-2205 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000527 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 820 98th St E was $2,069, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Unified School District | Franklin Pierce School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $176,000 Land $176,000 | $176,000 Land $176,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,069.00 (+6.7%) | ||
| 2024 | $1,939.00 (-31.63%) | $180,200 (-34.31%) Land $180,200 | $180,200 (-34.31%) Land $180,200 |
| 2023 | $2,836.00 | $274,300 Land $274,300 | $274,300 Land $274,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 820 98th St E in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 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 risk around 820 98th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | 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 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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