Cowlitz County property record for 242 20th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,995 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R025295 |
| Primary APN | R025295 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 137 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3025295 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 20TH AVE |
| City | LONGVIEW |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98632-1118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R04 |
| Legal Description | 226 (HIGHLANDS 2) -11 -34 5 -7N -2W |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS 2 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
242 20th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 21ST AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, STEWART |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223705823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 242 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1118 |
| Document Number | 0003746566 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3746566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 24TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1318 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 224 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1118 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 242 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1118 |
| Document Number | 0003705823 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3705823 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, STEWART |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,281.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 21ST AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1304 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 20th Ave was $1,995.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Municipality | Longview City |
| Unified School District | Longview Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,995.00 | $243,290 Land $21,500 Building $221,790 | $243,290 Land $21,500 Building $221,790 |
| 2023 | $1,656.00 | ||
| 2022 | $185,950 Land $21,500 Building $164,450 | $185,950 Land $21,500 Building $164,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 20th Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
The area around 242 20th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | LONGVIEW WATER DEPARTMENT serves 57,617 people · EPA ID WA5348100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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