537 17th Ave, Longview, WA 98632 Property Records

Cowlitz County property record for 537 17th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.138 acres (5,998 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$285,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,391 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Mortgage May 2021 Second Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`R030045`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R030045`
Alternative APNs	`3030045` `07072`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,175 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	919 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	256 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 1924
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,998 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	280 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	280 sqft
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3030045
Street Address	537 17TH AVE
City	LONGVIEW
State	WA
Zip	98632-1505
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R01
Legal Description	497 (ST HELENS 1) -11 -7 4 -7N -2W
Legal Range	02W
Legal Township	07N
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	ST HELENS 1
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Township / Civil Division	LONGVIEW-KELSO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	501

Owner

537 17th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.

Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	537 17TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1505
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 26, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage IDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSN
May 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMISSION
Apr 16, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Nov 27, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIBRE FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20213679029
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Property Address	537 17TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1505
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 13, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	537 17TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1505
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0003736377
Date	Jun 26, 2023
Instrument	3736377

Lender

Name	IDAHO HOUSING & FINANCE ASSN
Type	Government Agency
Address	BOISE, ID 83702

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	335 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Property Address	537 17TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1505
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, STEWART

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003682617
Date	May 19, 2021
Instrument	3682617

Lender

Name	WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMISSION
Type	Government Agency
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98104

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2021
Property Address	537 17TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1505
Document Number	0003679029
Map Reference	VOL 5 PG 1-6
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2021
Instrument	3679029
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,847.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	537 17TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1505
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0003679030
Date	Apr 16, 2021
Instrument	3679030

Lender

Name	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number	0003679031
Date	Apr 16, 2021
Instrument	3679031

Lender

Name	WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMISSION
Type	Government Agency
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98104

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	362 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Property Address	537 17TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1505
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CASCADE TTL CO OF COWLITZ CN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003631926
Date	Nov 27, 2019
Instrument	3631926

Lender

Name	FIBRE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	LONGVIEW, WA 98632

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 26, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 17th Ave was $2,391.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Cowlitz County
Municipality	Longview City
Unified School District	Longview Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,391.00	$296,930 Land $29,240 Building $267,690	$296,930 Land $29,240 Building $267,690
2023	$2,533.00
2022		$285,290 Land $29,240 Building $256,050	$285,290 Land $29,240 Building $256,050

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 537 17th Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 537 17th 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 Risk	Not 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 System	LONGVIEW WATER DEPARTMENT serves 57,617 people · EPA ID WA5348100
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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

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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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