Columbia County property record for 174 S 3rd St, Saint Helens, OR 97051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 922 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,035 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale Jan 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4103-BB-01000 |
| Primary APN | 4103-BB-01000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 922 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,372 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 922 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 9479 |
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| Street Address | 174 S 3RD ST |
| City | SAINT HELENS |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97051-2010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SH:AR |
| Legal Description | ST HELENS BLOCK - 27 LOT - 4 |
| Legal Range | 1W |
| Legal Township | 4N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST HELENS |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. HELENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| 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.
174 S 3rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Columbia County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 364 N 17TH ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-1342 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer UNKNOWN, MULTIPLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 174 S 3RD ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2010 |
| Document Number | 0000000255 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-000255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 174 S 3RD ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2010 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 174 S 3RD ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2010 |
| Document Number | 0000000254 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Instrument | 2026-000254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, MULTIPLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 174 S 3RD ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2010 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 174 S 3rd St was $2,035.
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 | $2,035.00 | $126,350 Land $71,950 Building $54,400 | $229,400 Land $119,580 Building $109,820 |
| 2023 | $1,935.00 | $119,100 Land $66,760 Building $52,340 | $237,820 Land $124,010 Building $113,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 S 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · 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 | 10 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1996 · High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 174 S 3rd 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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