Cowlitz County property record for 118 Balboa Loop, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R048033 |
| Primary APN | R048033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3048033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 118 BALBOA LOOP |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-1874 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR0 |
| Legal Description | 9 (ALOHA PARK WEST 5 PHASE 2) -1 -4 14 -8N -2W |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALOHA PARK WEST 5 PHASE 2 |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
118 Balboa Loop is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 BALBOA LOOP, KELSO, WA 98626-1874 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263790343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 118 BALBOA LOOP, KELSO, WA 98626-1874 |
| Document Number | 0003790343 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263790343 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $470,407.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 118 BALBOA LOOP, KELSO, WA 98626-1874 |
| Document Number | 0003790344, |
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| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263790344 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0003790345, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263790345 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 30 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Balboa Loop was $4,355.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Unified School District | Kelso School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,355.00 | $316,320 (+2.49%) Land $53,250 Building $263,070 | $316,320 (+2.49%) Land $53,250 Building $263,070 |
| 2024 | $308,650 Land $53,250 Building $255,400 | $308,650 Land $53,250 Building $255,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,139.00 | ||
| 2022 | $303,930 Land $53,250 Building $250,680 | $303,930 Land $53,250 Building $250,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 Balboa Loop in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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 risk around 118 Balboa Loop is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | BEACON HILL WATER & SEWER DISTRICT serves 11,969 people · EPA ID WA5315650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from LONGVIEW WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 502 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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