Cowlitz County property record for 342 Matson Rd, Kalama, WA 98625
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 4,383 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 11.6 acres (506,167 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,872 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WC1512004 |
| Primary APN | WC1512004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,383 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,065 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,047 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,365 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 682 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 506,167 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 590 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 3005220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 342 MATSON RD |
| City | KALAMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98625-9719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UZ0 |
| Legal Description | 15 -6N -1W T-12C,12A-2. |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1602 |
342 Matson Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 342 MATSON RD, KALAMA, WA 98625-9719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 342 MATSON RD, KALAMA, WA 98625-9719 |
| Document Number | 0003697574 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3697574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 342 Matson Rd was $9,872.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Unified School District | Kalama School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,872.00 | $1,041,680 Land $255,750 Building $785,930 | $1,041,680 Land $255,750 Building $785,930 |
| 2023 | $8,029.00 | ||
| 2022 | $911,950 Land $144,470 Building $767,480 | $911,950 Land $144,470 Building $767,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 342 Matson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 342 Matson Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 KALAMA serves 8,020 people · EPA ID WA5337550 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Tenino Telephone Company/Scatter Creek InfoNet DSL | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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