Cowlitz County property record for 540 28th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R030848 |
| Primary APN | R030848 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,844 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 348 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| 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 | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 3030848 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 28TH AVE |
| City | LONGVIEW |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98632-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R01 |
| Legal Description | 499 (ST HELENS 3) -43 -21 32 -8N -2W |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST HELENS 3 |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
540 28th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 28TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213678986 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 540 28TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1335 |
| Document Number | 0003678986 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3678986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,199.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0003679055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3679055 |
| Name | MICHAEL MCCANN |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 28th Ave was $2,382.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Municipality | Longview City |
| Unified School District | Longview Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,382.00 | $295,420 (+7.59%) Land $34,760 Building $260,660 | $295,420 (+7.59%) Land $34,760 Building $260,660 |
| 2024 | $274,580 Land $34,760 Building $239,820 | $274,580 Land $34,760 Building $239,820 | |
| 2023 | $2,573.00 | ||
| 2022 | $289,830 Land $34,760 Building $255,070 | $289,830 Land $34,760 Building $255,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 28th Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 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 Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · other causes |
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.
The area around 540 28th 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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