Pierce County property record for 835 E 48th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $63,986 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,398 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032015-3-062 |
| Primary APN | 032015-3-062 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 300 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 300 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 835 E 48TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 33 : BEG 430 FT E OF SW COR OF SEC TH E 50 FT N 165 FT W 50 FT S 165 FT TO BEG LESS S 40 FT TO CY .14 AC |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
835 E 48th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2006.
Source: Pierce County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 835 E 48TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1209 / 1113 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000384 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 835 E 48th St was $3,398, up 7% 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 | $303,200 Land $167,900 Building $135,300 | $303,200 Land $167,900 Building $135,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,398.00 (+6.99%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,176.00 (+2.62%) | $284,900 (-4.3%) Land $167,000 Building $117,900 | $284,900 (-4.3%) Land $167,000 Building $117,900 |
| 2023 | $3,095.00 | $297,700 Land $166,500 Building $131,200 | $297,700 Land $166,500 Building $131,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 835 E 48th 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 835 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 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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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