Cowlitz County property record for 1518 N 3rd Ave, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,702 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,478 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R036036 |
| Primary APN | R036036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 392 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,702 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3036036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1518 N 3RD AVE |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-3928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R02 |
| Legal Description | 245 (HOMESITE) -9 -9,10 22 -8N -2W EXC SLY 20 FT LOT 9. |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMESITE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Cowlitz County records · APN R036036
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1518 N 3RD AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-3928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Property Address | 1518 N 3RD AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-3928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003599864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3599864 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Property Address | 1518 N 3RD AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-3928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003670050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3670050 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
Source: Cowlitz County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Municipality | Kelso City |
| Unified School District | Kelso School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,478.00 (+0.58%) | $280,260 (+3.69%) Land $44,330 Building $235,930 | $280,260 (+3.69%) Land $44,330 Building $235,930 |
| 2023 | $3,458.00 | ||
| 2022 | $270,280 Land $35,200 Building $235,080 | $270,280 Land $35,200 Building $235,080 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 16, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1986–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1996 · High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 437 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF KELSO serves 15,775 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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