Adams County property record for 538 S 4th Ave, Othello, WA 99344
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,265 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,206 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1529030550020 |
| Primary APN | 1529030550020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,265 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,265 sqft |
| Flooring | Covered |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,520 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 538 S 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OTHELLO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 99344-1744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20, COLUMBIA #1 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS WA |
| Township / Civil Division | OTHELLO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
538 S 4th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Adams County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 S 4TH AVE, OTHELLO, WA 99344-1744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000325586 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 538 S 4TH AVE, OTHELLO, WA 99344-1744 |
| Document Number | 0000325586 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 325586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 S 4TH AVE OTHELLO WA 993441744, OTHELLO, WA 99344-1744 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 S 4th Ave was $2,206.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Adams County |
| Municipality | Othello City |
| Unified School District | Othello School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,206.00 | $218,000 Land $52,500 Building $165,500 | $218,000 Land $52,500 Building $165,500 |
| 2023 | $1,895.00 (+15.69%) | $169,000 (+8.47%) Land $50,600 Building $118,400 | $169,000 (+8.47%) Land $50,600 Building $118,400 |
| 2022 | $1,638.00 | $155,800 Land $46,900 Building $108,900 | $155,800 Land $46,900 Building $108,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 S 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 538 S 4th Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 71% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | OTHELLO WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,755 people · EPA ID WA5364850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 361 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber.
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