2730 Simpson Ave, Hoquiam, WA 98550 Property Records

Grays Harbor County property record for 2730 Simpson Ave, Hoquiam, WA 98550

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details6,960 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.58 acres (25,265 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (Jun 2009)
Tax Bill$4,133 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Transfer
Oct 2017 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN055204400400

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN055204400400

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area6,960 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area25,265 sqft (0.58 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Location & Zoning

Street Address2730 SIMPSON AVE
CityHOQUIAM
StateWA
Zip98550-2931
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionONTARIO LOTS 4-7 INC BLK 44
Legal Range12
Legal Township10
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionONTARIO
Legal Block44
Legal Lot Number4-7
JurisdictionGRAYS HARBOR WA
Township / Civil DivisionABERDEEN-HOQUIAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: Grays Harbor County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2257, OLYMPIA, WA 98507-2257
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 12, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 12, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 2, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 2, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200932
Last Transfer DateSep 26, 2017
Transfer Doc0000000005
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionGRAYS HARBOR WA
Recording DateMar 4, 2020
Property Address2730 SIMPSON AVE, HOQUIAM, WA 98550-2931
Document Number0003040059
Instrument DateJan 31, 2020
Instrument3040059
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2730 SIMPSON AVE HOQUIAM WA 985502931, HOQUIAM, WA 98550-2931

October 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionGRAYS HARBOR WA
Recording DateOct 12, 2017
Property Address2730 SIMPSON AVE, HOQUIAM, WA 98550-2931
Document Number0010120004
Instrument DateSep 26, 2017
Instrument10120004
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address89 EVERGREEN LN MONTESANO WA 985639746, MONTESANO, WA 98563-9746

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionGRAYS HARBOR WA
Recording DateOct 12, 2017
Property Address2730 SIMPSON AVE, HOQUIAM, WA 98550-2931
Document Number0010120005
Instrument DateSep 26, 2017
Instrument10120005
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Grays Harbor County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025

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
2026$4,133.00 (-2.52%)
2025$4,240.00 (-12.9%)$450,042 (-) Land $107,100 Building $342,942$450,042 (-) Land $107,100 Building $342,942
2024$4,868.00$450,042 Land $107,100 Building $342,942$450,042 Land $107,100 Building $342,942

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 58 policies
Nearby Flood Policies58 in force
Nearby Flood Claims26 (1990–2022)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Jan 2022 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Dec 2007 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1990 · 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 214 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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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