852 E 37th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 852 E 37th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 815 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$305,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$3,136 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN567000-2-460

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN567000-2-460

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area815 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area815 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Lot Width50 ft Width
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area198 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Storage Building198 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address852 E 37TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-3029
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 MCKINLEY PARK ADD: MCKINLEY PARK ADD W 1/2 OF L 1 & 2 B 24
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionMCKINLEY PARK ADD
Legal Block24
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract62000

Owner

852 E 37th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address852 E 37TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 19, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Mar 31, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BOEING EMPS CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021728
Prior Transfer DateFeb 2, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000000822
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateAug 19, 2021
Property Address852 E 37TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029
Document Number0008190728
Map ReferenceVOL 7 PG 96
Instrument DateAug 15, 2021
Instrument202108190728
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,880.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address852 E 37TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029

Mortgage

Document Number0008190729
DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument202108190729
Lender
NameBROKER SOLUTIONS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address852 E 37TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029
Document Number1704110238
Instrument DateMar 31, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 9, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address852 E 37TH ST TACOMA WA 984043029, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029

Mortgage

Document Number1704110238
DateApr 11, 2017
Instrument201704110238
Lender
NameBOEING EMPS CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98124-9750
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueApr 10, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 852 E 37th St was $3,136, up 6.8% 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$286,800 Land $149,600 Building $137,200$286,800 Land $149,600 Building $137,200
2025$3,136.00 (+6.78%)
2024$2,937.00 (+7.39%)$263,400 (+0.19%) Land $148,000 Building $115,400$263,400 (+0.19%) Land $148,000 Building $115,400
2023$2,735.00$262,900 Land $138,300 Building $124,600$262,900 Land $138,300 Building $124,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 852 E 37th 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 852 E 37th 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 469 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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