600 S 5th Ave, Kelso, WA 98626 Property Records

Cowlitz County property record for 600 S 5th Ave, Kelso, WA 98626

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$260,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill	$2,820 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`R037170`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R037170`
Alternative APNs	`3037170` `22764`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,392 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,392 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1966
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3037170
Street Address	600 S 5TH AVE
City	KELSO
State	WA
Zip	98626-2528
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R03
Legal Description	493 (ROSEDALE) -11 -1,2 34 -8N -2W
Legal Range	02W
Legal Township	08N
Legal Section	34
Legal Subdivision	ROSEDALE
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	1,2
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Township / Civil Division	LONGVIEW-KELSO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	1100

Owner

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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 24, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
May 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC
Apr 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC
Oct 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Jun 26, 2018	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 10, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure STEWART TITLE
Mar 30, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure STEWART TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20253773956
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 30, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc	0003773955
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Property Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 2, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003706111
Date	Jan 24, 2022
Instrument	3706111

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Property Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003616553
Date	May 20, 2019
Instrument	3616553

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Property Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003641501
Date	Apr 6, 2020
Instrument	3641501

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2050

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Property Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003660567
Date	Oct 27, 2020
Instrument	3660567

Lender

Name	THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60607

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

June 2018: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2018
Property Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Document Number	0003595707
Map Reference	VOL3 PG75
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2018
Instrument	3595707
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528

Mortgage

Document Number	0003595708
Date	Jun 26, 2018
Instrument	3595708

Lender

Name	DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

April 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2018
Property Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Document Number	0003590625
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2018
Instrument	3590625
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 20, 2018
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	600 S 5TH AVE KELSO WA 986262528, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	COWLITZ WA
Recording Date	Mar 30, 2018
Property Address	600 S 5TH AVE, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Document Number	0003590049
Instrument Date	Oct 20, 2017
Instrument	3590049
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 6, 2018
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	600 S 5TH AVE KELSO WA 986262528, KELSO, WA 98626-2528
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,820.00 (+3.71%)	$244,830 (+10.12%) Land $32,630 Building $212,200	$244,830 (+10.12%) Land $32,630 Building $212,200
2023	$2,719.00
2022		$222,330 Land $28,500 Building $193,830	$222,330 Land $28,500 Building $193,830

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

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1996–2009)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2009 · Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, And Flooding, Jan 2009 · 4 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

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	None beyond 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	CITY OF KELSO serves 15,775 people · EPA ID WA5338000
Water Source	Groundwater influenced by surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	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	None 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 660 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	1,200 / 35
Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 250

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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