Clark County property record for 3538 S 3rd Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,729 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $241,744 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,813 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0000000002138080 |
| Primary APN | 0000000002138080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,729 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,191 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,198 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,531 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 4,632 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 51 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3538 S 3RD WAY |
|---|---|
| City | RIDGEFIELD |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98642-5407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RLD-4 |
| Legal Description | CEDAR RIDGE PH 1 LOT 48 SUB 2007 FOR ASSESSOR USE ONLY CEDAR RIDGE PH 1 LOT 48 SUB 2007 |
| Legal Range | 1E |
| Legal Township | 4N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR RIDGE PH 1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARK WA |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 40303 |
3538 S 3rd Way is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Clark County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 986, RIDGEFIELD, WA 98642-0986 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20054083422 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004083423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3538 S 3rd Way was $4,813.
Source: Clark County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark County |
| Municipality | Ridgefield City |
| Unified School District | Ridgefield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $510,562 (-9.78%) Land $131,878 Building $378,684 | $510,562 (-9.78%) Land $131,878 Building $378,684 | |
| 2025 | $4,813.00 | $565,887 (+4.16%) Land $150,496 Building $415,391 | $565,887 (+4.16%) Land $150,496 Building $415,391 |
| 2024 | $4,813.00 (+3.91%) | $543,285 (-2.49%) Land $145,000 Building $398,285 | $543,285 (-2.49%) Land $145,000 Building $398,285 |
| 2023 | $4,632.00 | $557,131 (+15.83%) Land $145,000 Building $412,131 | $557,131 (+15.83%) Land $145,000 Building $412,131 |
| 2022 | $481,002 Land $104,423 Building $376,579 | $481,002 Land $104,423 Building $376,579 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3538 S 3rd Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 10, 2026 · 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 | 2 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 3538 S 3rd Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RIDGEFIELD PUBLIC WORKS serves 21,225 people · EPA ID WA5372400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | 2 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 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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