2523 Simpson Ave, Hoquiam, WA 98550 Property Records

Grays Harbor County property record for 2523 Simpson Ave, Hoquiam, WA 98550

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,597 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.139 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$52,100 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$1,936 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Sale
Mar 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN055204101200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN055204101200

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,597 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.139 acres)
Garage Area840 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area92 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard

Location & Zoning

Street Address2523 SIMPSON AVE
CityHOQUIAM
StateWA
Zip98550-3932
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionONTARIO LOT 12 BLK 41
Legal Range10W
Legal Township17N
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionONTARIO
Legal Block41
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionGRAYS HARBOR WA
Township / Civil DivisionABERDEEN-HOQUIAM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: Grays Harbor County records, as of January 5, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2523 SIMPSON AVE, HOQUIAM, WA 98550-3932
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 5, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
COAST TITLE
Mar 28, 2017Warranty Deed, Foreclosure
SERVICELINK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 5, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 5, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 28, 2017
Deed Document Number2017-09050025
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionGRAYS HARBOR WA
Recording DateSep 5, 2017
Property Address2523 SIMPSON AVE, HOQUIAM, WA 98550-3932
Document Number0009050025
Instrument DateAug 30, 2017
Instrument9050025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2017
Title CompanyCOAST TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2523 SIMPSON AVE HOQUIAM WA 985503932, HOQUIAM, WA 98550-3932

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGRAYS HARBOR WA
Recording DateMar 28, 2017
Property Address2523 SIMPSON AVE, HOQUIAM, WA 98550-3932
Document Number0003280051
Instrument DateApr 14, 2016
Instrument3280051
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2017
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Grays Harbor County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyGrays Harbor County
MunicipalityHoquiam City
Unified School DistrictHoquiam School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$1,936.00 (+7.5%)$187,825 (+15.24%) Land $22,680 Building $165,145$187,825 (+15.24%) Land $22,680 Building $165,145
2023$1,801.00
2022$162,986 Land $22,680 Building $140,306$162,986 Land $22,680 Building $140,306

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation13.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 49 policies
Nearby Flood Policies49 in force
Nearby Flood Claims13 (1996–2015)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2015 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2003 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHOQUIAM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 11,456 people · EPA ID WA5334350
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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