Columbia County property record for 270 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR 97051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,239 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $539,900 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4103-BD-08200 |
| Primary APN | 4103-BD-08200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,096 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,294 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 208 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 4,239 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 9437 |
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| Street Address | 270 COWLITZ ST |
| City | SAINT HELENS |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97051-2621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SH:AR |
| Legal Description | ST HELENS PT OF LOT 1 2 BLOCK 26 |
| Legal Range | 1W |
| Legal Township | 4N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF ST HELENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. HELENS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the St. Helens Downtown Historic District listed 1984 · 102 contributing resources · NRIS 84000137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
270 Cowlitz St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Columbia County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 COWLITZ ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Property Address | 270 COWLITZ ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5563 SW MULTNOMAH BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97219-3272 |
| Document Number | 0000000670 |
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| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00670 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 270 Cowlitz St was $2,678.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | St. Helens City |
| Unified School District | St. Helens School District 502 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,678.00 | $166,250 Land $63,760 Building $102,490 | $341,400 Land $115,790 Building $225,610 |
| 2023 | $2,546.00 | $156,710 Land $55,440 Building $101,270 | $381,000 Land $121,320 Building $259,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 270 Cowlitz St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 270 Cowlitz St 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 93% of Oregon |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CITY OF ST HELENS serves 13,410 people · EPA ID OR4100724 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2021 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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