Cowlitz County property record for 255 Crescent Dr, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,712 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,416 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WI2521047 |
| Primary APN | WI2521047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,712 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,448 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,856 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 736 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 672 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3013237 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 CRESCENT DR |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-5308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R01 |
| Legal Description | 161 (CRAIG PARK AC) -3 -A-3 25 -8N -2W EXC LOT A3-A OWNERS SEG 350. |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAIG PARK AC |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | A3 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
255 Crescent Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 CRESCENT DR, KELSO, WA 98626-5308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Crescent Dr was $4,416.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Municipality | Kelso City |
| Unified School District | Kelso School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,416.00 | $450,370 Land $62,430 Building $387,940 | $450,370 Land $62,430 Building $387,940 |
| 2023 | $4,239.00 | ||
| 2022 | $429,690 Land $56,090 Building $373,600 | $429,690 Land $56,090 Building $373,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Crescent Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding |
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 255 Crescent Dr 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 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 KELSO serves 15,775 people · EPA ID WA5338000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 186 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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