1108 S 3rd Ave, Kelso, WA 98626 Property Records

Cowlitz County property record for 1108 S 3rd Ave, Kelso, WA 98626

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$191,800 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill$3,978 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
May 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APNR037851

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR037851
Alternative APNs
  • 3037851
  • 23379

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,834 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,478 sqft
1st Floor Area1,414 sqft
Basement Area1,064 sqft
Finished Basement420 sqft
Unfinished Basement644 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Exterior MaterialWood Shingle
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number3037851
Street Address1108 S 3RD AVE
CityKELSO
StateWA
Zip98626-2124
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR01
Legal Description592 (WALLACE) -9 -5,6 34 -8N -2W
Legal Range02W
Legal Township08N
Legal Section34
Legal SubdivisionWALLACE
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionCOWLITZ WA
Township / Civil DivisionLONGVIEW-KELSO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4025
Census Tract1100

Owner

Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1108 S 3RD AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2124
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
May 3, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 22, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 15, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20163548643
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOWLITZ WA
Property Address1108 S 3RD AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2124
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003688255
DateJul 14, 2021
Instrument3688255
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term303 Months
DueOct 1, 2046

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOWLITZ WA
Property Address1108 S 3RD AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2124
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003680690
DateMay 3, 2021
Instrument3680690
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term304 Months
DueSep 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyCowlitz County
MunicipalityKelso City
Unified School DistrictKelso School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,978.00 (+3.11%)$343,110 (+8.58%) Land $35,890 Building $307,220$343,110 (+8.58%) Land $35,890 Building $307,220
2023$3,858.00
2022$316,010 Land $31,350 Building $284,660$316,010 Land $31,350 Building $284,660

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980–1995)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimNov 1995 · Severe Storms, High Wind, And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 KELSO
serves 15,775 people · EPA ID WA5338000
Water SourceGroundwater influenced by surface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead1 ppb (2021–2023)
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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Astound Broadband
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, Cable in parts of the area
1,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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