Cowlitz County property record for 131 Balboa Loop, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,634 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $267,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,483 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R048054 |
| Primary APN | R048054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,622 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,634 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3048054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 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) -2 -8 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 | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
131 Balboa Loop is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 637 15TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1531 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203640820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003412745 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 BALBOA LOOP, KELSO, WA 98626-1874 |
| Document Number | 0003640820 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3640820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,604.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 131 BALBOA LOOP, KELSO, WA 98626-1874 |
| Document Number | 0003640821 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3640821 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Balboa Loop was $4,483.
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 | $4,483.00 | $322,930 Land $53,250 Building $269,680 | $322,930 Land $53,250 Building $269,680 |
| 2023 | $4,258.00 | ||
| 2022 | $312,790 Land $53,250 Building $259,540 | $312,790 Land $53,250 Building $259,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 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 131 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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