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237 SW James St, Chehalis, WA 98532 Property Records

Lewis County property record for 237 SW James St, Chehalis, WA 98532

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 930 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$250,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$1,947 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2018 Loan Modification
+ 1 more
APN003990-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN003990-000-000
Alternative APNs
  • 2188466
  • 2221238

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area930 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area930 sqft
FlooringCarpet

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
TerrainLow
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchCovered Porch
Porch Area150 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number2221238
Street Address237 SW JAMES ST
CityCHEHALIS
StateWA
Zip98532-4807
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 32 TOWNSHIP 14N RANGE 02W PTN NW4 LT 6 BLK Q ELIZA BARRETTS ALFRED ST ADD 2/152 2002292
Legal Range02W
Legal Township14N
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionALFRED ST ADD
Legal BlockQ
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionLEWIS WA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRALIA-CHEHALIS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract970900

Owner

Source: Lewis County records · APN 003990-000-000

Assessment roll updated May 16, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1545 SW GRANDVIEW AVE, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-3744
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 13, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 04, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage
DITECH FIN'L
Aug 31, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
DITECH FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 26, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20213558070
Prior Transfer DateNov 10, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0003423187
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLEWIS WA
Recording DateAug 13, 2021
Property Address237 SW JAMES ST, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-4807
Document Number0003558070
Map ReferenceVOL 2 PG 152
Instrument DateAug 03, 2021
Instrument3558070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023
Title CompanyLEWIS COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,005.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 SW JAMES ST, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-4807

Mortgage

Document Number0003558071
DateAug 13, 2021
Instrument3558071
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2051

September 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionLEWIS WA
Property Address237 SW JAMES ST, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-4807
Document Number0003490977
Instrument DateSep 04, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 05, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 SW JAMES ST CHEHALIS WA 985324807, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-4807

Mortgage

Document Number0003490977
DateSep 20, 2018
Instrument3490977
Lender
NameDITECH FIN'L
AddressTEMPE, AZ 85284
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueSep 19, 2058
Interest
Rate4.25%

August 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionLEWIS WA
Property Address237 SW JAMES ST, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-4807
Document Number0003473675
Instrument DateAug 31, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 SW JAMES ST CHEHALIS WA 985324807, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-4807

Mortgage

Document Number0003473675
DateOct 17, 2017
Instrument3473675
Lender
NameDITECH FIN'L
AddressTEMPE, AZ 85284
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueOct 16, 2057

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lewis County records · Assessment roll updated May 16, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyLewis County
MunicipalityChehalis City
Unified School DistrictChehalis School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$245,900 (-) Land $95,800 Building $150,100$245,900 (-) Land $95,800 Building $150,100
2024$1,947.00 (+20.41%)$245,900 (+27.08%) Land $95,800 Building $150,100$245,900 (+27.08%) Land $95,800 Building $150,100
2023$1,617.00
2022$193,500 Land $58,400 Building $135,100$193,500 Land $58,400 Building $135,100

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims59 (1990–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 59
Most Recent ClaimJan 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, And Flooding, Jan 2009 · 11 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Dec 2007 · 26 claims
  • High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding, Feb 1996 · 9 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Radiate Holdings
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, Cable in parts of the area		1,000 / 250
Hawk Networks
Fixed Wireless		200 / 70

May also be available: Palisade America's Investment, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 229 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCHEHALIS WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 11,718 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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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