Cowlitz County property record for 285 20th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,370 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,524 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R025314 |
| Primary APN | R025314 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3025314 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 20TH AVE |
| City | LONGVIEW |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98632-1151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R04 |
| Legal Description | 226 (HIGHLANDS 2) -12 -4 5 -7N -2W |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS 2 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
285 20th Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1314 NW IRVING ST, 710, PORTLAND, OR 97209-2728 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage TWIN CITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20253777941 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 285 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1151 |
| Document Number | 0003777941 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3777941 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,595.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1314 NW IRVING ST APT 710, 710, PORTLAND, OR 97209-2728 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Property Address | 285 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | COWLITZ COUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003633190 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3633190 |
| Name | TWIN CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LONGVIEW, WA 98632 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 20th Ave was $1,524, up 11.6% from the year before.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Municipality | Longview City |
| Unified School District | Longview Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,524.00 (+11.57%) | $171,860 (-1.85%) Land $21,500 Building $150,360 | $171,860 (-1.85%) Land $21,500 Building $150,360 |
| 2024 | $1,366.00 (-2.64%) | $175,100 Land $21,500 Building $153,600 | $175,100 Land $21,500 Building $153,600 |
| 2023 | $1,403.00 | ||
| 2022 | $157,330 Land $20,480 Building $136,850 | $157,330 Land $20,480 Building $136,850 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 285 20th Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 285 20th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | LONGVIEW WATER DEPARTMENT serves 57,617 people · EPA ID WA5348100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 487 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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