Pierce County property record for 852 E 37th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 815 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,136 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 567000-2-460 |
| Primary APN | 567000-2-460 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 815 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 815 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Storage Building | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 852 E 37TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98404-3029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 MCKINLEY PARK ADD: MCKINLEY PARK ADD W 1/2 OF L 1 & 2 B 24 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCKINLEY PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 62000 |
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 852 E 37TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021728 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000822 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 852 E 37TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029 |
| Document Number | 0008190728 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 96 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202108190728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,880.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 852 E 37TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029 |
| Document Number | 0008190729 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202108190729 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Property Address | 852 E 37TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029 |
| Document Number | 1704110238 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 852 E 37TH ST TACOMA WA 984043029, TACOMA, WA 98404-3029 |
| Document Number | 1704110238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201704110238 |
| Name | BOEING EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124-9750 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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
| 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 | $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.
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 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 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 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 469 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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