Pierce County property record for 840 E 45th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 424 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Second Mortgage Mar 2024 Sale & Second Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 566000-0-500 |
| Primary APN | 566000-0-500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 424 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 424 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 840 E 45TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-2921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 33 MCGREGORS AMEND L 19 & 20 B 3 LESS S 8 FT ALLEY |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCGREGORS AMEND |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 62300 |
840 E 45th St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Pierce County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11619 60TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2902 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage JENS GRUENKERNIER |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RAINIER TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024394 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000081 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 840 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2921 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11619 60TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2902 |
| Document Number | 0003250396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202403250396 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 3160 CROW CANYON RD STE 400, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 840 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2921 |
| Document Number | 0004642971 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 4642971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2024 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2921 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11619 60TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2902 |
| Document Number | 0003250396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202403250396 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0003250395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202403250395 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 3160 CROW CANYON RD STE 400, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 840 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2921 |
| Document Number | 0011100088 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211100088 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2921 |
| Document Number | 0011100089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211100089 |
| Name | JENS GRUENKERNIER |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 840 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2921 |
| Document Number | 0011100081 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211100081 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2921 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 840 E 45TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2921 |
| Document Number | 0007290475 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202107290475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | RAINIER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1415 27TH ST SE, PUYALLUP, WA 98372-4145 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 840 E 45th St was $2,940, 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 | $265,000 Land $165,600 Building $99,400 | $265,000 Land $165,600 Building $99,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,940.00 (+6.99%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,748.00 (+9.13%) | $246,400 (+1.82%) Land $163,900 Building $82,500 | $246,400 (+1.82%) Land $163,900 Building $82,500 |
| 2023 | $2,518.00 | $242,000 Land $162,900 Building $79,100 | $242,000 Land $162,900 Building $79,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 840 E 45th 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 840 E 45th 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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