Pierce County property record for 8921 48th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,318 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,690 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032036-4-121 |
| Primary APN | 032036-4-121 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,318 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,033 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 715 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 490 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 8921 48TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | TACOMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98446-5500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSEP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 42 : COM AT SE COR OF E 1/2 OF NW OF SE TH N 00 DEG 54 MIN 05 SEC E 881.64 FT TO SLY R/W OF TACOMA PIPE LINE RD TH N 52 DEG 45 MIN 19 SEC W ALG SD R/W 344.28 FT TH N 88 DEG 58 MIN 18 SEC W 352.63 FT TO E R/W LI |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | PIERCE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TACOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 71100 |
8921 48th Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8921 48TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98446-5500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8921 48th Ave E was $11,690, up 2.4% 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 | $11,690.00 (+2.45%) | $1,010,100 Land $269,400 Building $740,700 | $1,010,100 Land $269,400 Building $740,700 |
| 2025 | $11,411.00 (+13.71%) | ||
| 2024 | $10,035.00 (-1.5%) | $903,100 (-5.22%) Land $260,000 Building $643,100 | $903,100 (-5.22%) Land $260,000 Building $643,100 |
| 2023 | $10,188.00 | $952,800 Land $299,200 Building $653,600 | $952,800 Land $299,200 Building $653,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8921 48th Ave E 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.
Wildfire risk around 8921 48th 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SUMMIT WATER & SUPPLY CO private · serves 19,125 people · EPA ID WA5385050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| Lead | 2 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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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