Cowlitz County property record for 561 Walker Rd, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,913 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WD0503037 |
| Primary APN | WD0503037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,492 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 532 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 3006652 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 561 WALKER RD |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-9002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FR0 |
| Legal Description | 5 -7N -1W T-3N,13M AKA ROS 3/147 TR 80. |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Tract | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
561 Walker Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1162, KELSO, WA 98626-0120 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20053262743 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003263445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 Walker Rd was $4,913.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Unified School District | Kelso School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,913.00 | $505,900 (+4.02%) Land $140,180 Building $365,720 | $505,900 (+4.02%) Land $140,180 Building $365,720 |
| 2024 | $486,360 Land $127,440 Building $358,920 | $486,360 Land $127,440 Building $358,920 | |
| 2023 | $4,318.00 | ||
| 2022 | $429,810 Land $100,000 Building $329,810 | $429,810 Land $100,000 Building $329,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 Walker Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 561 Walker Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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