Pierce County property record for 8309 20th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,750 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.94 acres (84,506 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,055 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $10,998 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032034-1-039 |
| Primary APN | 032034-1-039 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,694 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,417 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 84,506 sqft (1.94 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 516 sqft |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Storage Building | 320 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 8309 20TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-5439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 11 : BEG ON W LI OF 9TH ST VAC PLAT OF BOARDMANS ADD 1056 FT S OF N LI OF SEC TH W 586 FT M/L TO A PT 14 FT E OF E LI OF 11TH ST TH S 148.6 FT TH E 586 FT M/L TO W LI OF 9TH ST TH N 148.6 FT TO BEG LESS W 16 FT |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOARDMANS ADD |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 940004 |
8309 20th Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8309 20TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98404-5439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UMPQUA BANK |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COLUMBIA STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997940 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1397 / 643 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 8309 20TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98404-5439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8309 20TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98404-5439 |
| Document Number | 0003070223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202403070223 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROSEBURG, OR 97470 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 8309 20TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98404-5439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011200703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202011200703 |
| Name | COLUMBIA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COEUR D ALENE, ID 83815 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8309 20th Ave E was $10,998, up 10.8% 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 | $10,998.00 (+10.84%) | $900,200 Land $263,800 Building $636,400 | $900,200 Land $263,800 Building $636,400 |
| 2025 | $9,922.00 (+9.99%) | ||
| 2024 | $9,021.00 (+0.93%) | $788,600 (-2.87%) Land $247,200 Building $541,400 | $788,600 (-2.87%) Land $247,200 Building $541,400 |
| 2023 | $8,938.00 | $811,900 Land $281,900 Building $530,000 | $811,900 Land $281,900 Building $530,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8309 20th 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 risk around 8309 20th 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 97% of the US · lower than 98% 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 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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