Cowlitz County property record for 309 Bates Rd, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,101 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R038538 |
| Primary APN | R038538 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,824 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3038538 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 BATES RD |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-4911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R01 |
| Legal Description | 817 (KELSO OUTLOT) -KEOL -193 26 -8N -2W EXC KEOL 193A FEE 446908. |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELSO OUTLOT |
| Legal Block | KEOL |
| Legal Lot Number | 193 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 BATES RD, KELSO, WA 98626-4911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,101.00 (+21.85%) | $316,650 (+0.7%) Land $62,430 Building $254,220 | $316,650 (+0.7%) Land $62,430 Building $254,220 |
| 2024 | $314,460 (+22.15%) Land $59,460 Building $255,000 | $314,460 (+22.15%) Land $59,460 Building $255,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,545.00 | ||
| 2022 | $257,440 Land $56,090 Building $201,350 | $257,440 Land $56,090 Building $201,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · other causes |
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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | 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 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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