Whitman County property record for 281 State Rte 23, Colfax, WA 99111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,399 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $851 (2026) |
| APN | 142200023140000 |
| Primary APN | 142200023140000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,048 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 364 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,399 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 281 STATE ROUTE 23 |
|---|---|
| City | COLFAX |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 99111-9419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESURVEY OF STEPTOE, LOT 14, BLOCK 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESURVEY OF STEPTOE |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITMAN WA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD-OAKESDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1251 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Whitman County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Whitman County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman County |
| Unified School District | Steptoe School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $851.00 (-16.07%) | $91,865 (-9.24%) Land $3,450 Building $88,415 | $91,865 (-9.24%) Land $3,450 Building $88,415 |
| 2024 | $1,014.00 | $101,216 (+15%) Land $3,450 Building $97,766 | $101,216 (+15%) Land $3,450 Building $97,766 |
| 2022 | $88,014 Land $3,000 Building $85,014 | $88,014 Land $3,000 Building $85,014 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · river or lake 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Colfax Cable Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: First Step Internet.
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