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503 20th Ave, Longview, WA 98632 Property Records

Cowlitz County property record for 503 20th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.138 acres (5,998 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$125,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$2,230 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Nov 2017 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APNR030288

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR030288
Alternative APNs
  • 3030288
  • 07318

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area990 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area990 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Exterior MaterialWood Shake/Shingle
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,998 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area216 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number3030288
Street Address503 20TH AVE
CityLONGVIEW
StateWA
Zip98632-1517
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR01
Legal Description498 (ST HELENS 2) -20 -14 5 -7N -2W
Legal Range02W
Legal Township07N
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionST HELENS 2
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionCOWLITZ WA
Township / Civil DivisionLONGVIEW-KELSO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract501

Owner

503 20th Ave is held in a trust since November 2017.

Source: Cowlitz County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address38516 SE NICHOLS HILL RD, WASHOUGAL, WA 98671-6681
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 22, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Nov 13, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
COWLITZ COUNTY TITLE
Nov 13, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
COWLITZ COUNTY TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 4, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20173580965
Prior Transfer DateNov 7, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0003580964
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOWLITZ WA
Recording DateSep 22, 2026
Property Address503 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1517
Document Number0003797240
Instrument DateSep 1, 2026
Instrument20263797240
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 1, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address38516 SE NICHOLS HILL RD, WASHOUGAL, WA 98671-6681

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOWLITZ WA
Recording DateNov 13, 2017
Property Address503 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1517
Document Number0003580964
Instrument DateNov 7, 2017
Instrument3580964
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2017
Title CompanyCOWLITZ COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address38516 SE NICHOLS HILL RD WASHOUGAL WA 986716681, WASHOUGAL, WA 98671-6681

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOWLITZ WA
Recording DateNov 13, 2017
Property Address503 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1517
Document Number0003580965
Instrument DateNov 3, 2017
Instrument3580965
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2017
Title CompanyCOWLITZ COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,600.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 20th Ave was $2,230.

Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyCowlitz County
MunicipalityLongview City
Unified School DistrictLongview Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,230.00$276,340 Land $34,760 Building $241,580$276,340 Land $34,760 Building $241,580
2023$2,251.00
2022$253,340 Land $34,760 Building $218,580$253,340 Land $34,760 Building $218,580

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 503 20th Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1980.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1980–1986)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1986 · Heavy Rains, Landslides & Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Heavy Rains, Landslides & Flooding, Feb 1986 · 2 claims

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

The area around 503 20th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLONGVIEW WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 57,617 people · EPA ID WA5348100
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 793 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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