Cowlitz County property record for 1308 S 8th Ave, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,715 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R038248 |
| Primary APN | R038248 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3038248 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1308 S 8TH AVE |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-2744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R01 |
| Legal Description | 639 (WOODS SUBDIVISION) -2 -5 34 -8N -2W |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6011 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1308 S 8th Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2370, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-8435 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage RED CANOE CU |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003607673 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Property Address | 1308 S 8TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2744 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003652697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3652697 |
| Name | RED CANOE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LONGVIEW, WA 98632 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1308 S 8TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2744 |
| Document Number | 0003607673 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3607673 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1308 S 8TH AVE KELSO WA 986262744, KELSO, WA 98626-2744 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1308 S 8th Ave was $2,715.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Municipality | Kelso City |
| Unified School District | Kelso School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,715.00 | $232,880 (+5.6%) Land $35,890 Building $196,990 | $232,880 (+5.6%) Land $35,890 Building $196,990 |
| 2024 | $220,520 Land $35,890 Building $184,630 | $220,520 Land $35,890 Building $184,630 | |
| 2023 | $2,307.00 | ||
| 2022 | $188,490 Land $31,350 Building $157,140 | $188,490 Land $31,350 Building $157,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1308 S 8th Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2007 · river or lake 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 risk around 1308 S 8th Ave 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 | None beyond 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 KELSO serves 15,775 people · EPA ID WA5338000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 412 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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