Columbia County property record for 170 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR 97051
| Property Type | Quadplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,536 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,482 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,416 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4103-BD-07500 |
| Primary APN | 4103-BD-07500 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 20 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,804 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,268 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,268 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 7,482 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 9414 |
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| Street Address | 170 COWLITZ ST |
| City | SAINT HELENS |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97051-2604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SH:AR |
| Legal Description | ST HELENS BLOCK - 18 LOT - 1,2, PT 22,19 |
| Legal Range | 1W |
| Legal Township | 4N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST HELENS |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. HELENS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the St. Helens Downtown Historic District listed 1984 · 102 contributing resources · NRIS 84000137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
170 Cowlitz St, a quadplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Columbia County records, as of May 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 57, ESTACADA, OR 97023-0057 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221374 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001374 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 170 COWLITZ ST APT 4, 4, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2604 |
| Document Number | 0000001374 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-01374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 170 COWLITZ ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2604 |
| Document Number | 0000001375 |
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| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-01375 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Cowlitz St was $4,416.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | St. Helens City |
| Unified School District | St. Helens School District 502 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,416.00 | $274,130 Land $66,330 Building $207,800 | $785,060 Land $165,410 Building $619,650 |
| 2023 | $4,198.00 | $258,400 Land $73,150 Building $185,250 | $764,030 Land $170,480 Building $593,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Cowlitz St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 170 Cowlitz St 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 93% of Oregon |
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| 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 ST HELENS serves 13,410 people · EPA ID OR4100724 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2021 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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