Cowlitz County property record for 400 Bates Rd, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,169 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R038685 |
| Primary APN | R038685 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,226 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 465 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3038685 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 BATES RD |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-4912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R01 |
| Legal Description | 817 (KELSO OUTLOT) -KEOL -270, 270A-1 26 -8N -2W KE04066 LOT 1 EXC KEOL 270A FEE 561707 EXC KEOL 270B FEE 578665 EXC KEOL 270C FEE 698982 EXC KEOL 270D,270E FEE 812128 EXC LOT 2 OF KEOL 270 FEE 850313040 INCL KEOL 270A-1 FEE 880602018. |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELSO OUTLOT |
| Legal Block | KEOL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 BATES RD, KELSO, WA 98626-4912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20113443808 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003251627 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Property Address | 400 BATES RD, KELSO, WA 98626-4912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003668503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3668503 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Property Address | 400 BATES RD, KELSO, WA 98626-4912 |
| Document Number | 0003575725 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 400 BATES RD KELSO WA 986264912, KELSO, WA 98626-4912 |
| Document Number | 0003575725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3575725 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2047 |
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 | $3,169.00 (+4.31%) | $323,770 (+5.29%) Land $62,430 Building $261,340 | $323,770 (+5.29%) Land $62,430 Building $261,340 |
| 2023 | $3,038.00 | ||
| 2022 | $307,510 Land $56,090 Building $251,420 | $307,510 Land $56,090 Building $251,420 |
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 (1980–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-line Winds, 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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