Lewis County property record for 216 N Tower Ave, Centralia, WA 98531
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 12,852 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,280 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,539 (2024) |
| APN | 000065-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 000065-001-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 12,852 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,426 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 2192992 |
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| Street Address | 216 N TOWER AVE |
| City | CENTRALIA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98531-4328 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C3 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 08 TOWNSHIP 14N RANGE 02W N 3 LT 3 & 4 EX R/W 1/2 BLK 3 WASHINGTON ADD |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 14N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS WA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Centralia Downtown Historic District listed 2003 · 63 contributing resources · NRIS 03000164 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lewis County records, as of March 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 N TOWER AVE, CENTRALIA, WA 98531-4328 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20143417004 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lewis County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis County |
| Municipality | Centralia City |
| Unified School District | Centralia School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $692,700 (-) Land $144,000 Building $548,700 | $692,700 (-) Land $144,000 Building $548,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,539.00 (-20.09%) | $692,700 (-) Land $144,000 Building $548,700 | $692,700 (-) Land $144,000 Building $548,700 |
| 2023 | $5,680.00 | ||
| 2022 | $692,700 Land $144,000 Building $548,700 | $692,700 Land $144,000 Building $548,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1990–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2009 · Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, 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.
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 | CENTRALIA PUBLIC WORKS - WATER serves 28,164 people · EPA ID WA5312200 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 407 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 |
| Hawk Networks Fixed Wireless | 200 / 70 |
May also be available: Lightcurve, T-Mobile.
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