Whitman County property record for 405 E Alder St, Palouse, WA 99161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (4,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $849 (2026) |
| APN | 107800010020001 |
| Primary APN | 107800010020001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,996 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 405 E ALDER ST |
|---|---|
| City | PALOUSE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 99161-8729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALOUSE WILEYS ADD, LOT 02, BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALOUSE WILEYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITMAN WA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLFAX-PALOUSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2154 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
405 E Alder St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Whitman County records, as of September 22, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 MEMORY LN, SILVERLAKE, WA 98645-9723 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001677805 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 405 E Alder St was $849.
Source: Whitman County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman County |
| Municipality | Palouse City |
| Unified School District | Palouse School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $849.00 | $70,578 Land $11,500 Building $59,078 | $70,578 Land $11,500 Building $59,078 |
| 2024 | $837.00 | $66,736 Land $11,500 Building $55,236 | $66,736 Land $11,500 Building $55,236 |
| 2022 | $58,031 Land $10,000 Building $48,031 | $58,031 Land $10,000 Building $48,031 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 405 E Alder St; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1997 · Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,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.
Wildfire risk around 405 E Alder St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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 | CITY OF PALOUSE WATER DEPT serves 1,298 people · EPA ID WA5365800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| IFN Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: First Step Internet.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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