Cowlitz County property record for 159 Cedar Falls Dr, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,910 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 3.18 acres (138,956 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,634 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R051044 |
| Primary APN | R051044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,473 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,437 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,437 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 138,956 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 783 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 3051044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 CEDAR FALLS DR |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-9694 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R01 |
| Legal Description | 817 (KELSO OUTLOT) -KEOL -361A 1 -7N -2W AKA TR A ROS 29/3 INCL CEDAR FALLS 2 PH 3 LOT 40 FEE 3329265 EXC KEOL 361A-1, CEDAR FALLS 2 PH 3 LOT 40 FEE 3329265 INCL FEE 3363416 EXC FEE 3363417 EXC KEOL 361A-2 FEE 3363418. |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELSO OUTLOT |
| Legal Phase | 3&3 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Block | KEOL |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CEDAR FALLS DR, KELSO, WA 98626-9694 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WAUNA FCU |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213670757 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003329265 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Property Address | 159 CEDAR FALLS DR, KELSO, WA 98626-9694 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003582645 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3582645 |
| Name | WAUNA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 92016 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 CEDAR FALLS DR, KELSO, WA 98626-9694 |
| Document Number | 0003670757 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 003 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3670757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,794.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 CEDAR FALLS DR, KELSO, WA 98626-9694 |
| Document Number | 0003670758 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3670758 |
| Name | GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0003670759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3670759 |
| Name | ALASKA USA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $7,634.00 (+1.26%) | $794,800 (+4.29%) Land $92,370 Building $702,430 | $794,800 (+4.29%) Land $92,370 Building $702,430 |
| 2023 | $7,539.00 | ||
| 2022 | $762,140 Land $65,900 Building $696,240 | $762,140 Land $65,900 Building $696,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides, And A T |
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: 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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