Cowlitz County property record for 603 Ayers St, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,297 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R034356 |
| Primary APN | R034356 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,184 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 3034356 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 603 AYERS ST |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-4301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R02 |
| Legal Description | 275 (KELSO OLD TOWN) -57 -6 26 -8N -2W |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELSO OLD TOWN |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
603 Ayers St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 603 AYERS ST, KELSO, WA 98626-4301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213693686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 603 AYERS ST, KELSO, WA 98626-4301 |
| Document Number | 0003693686 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3693686 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,970.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 603 AYERS ST, KELSO, WA 98626-4301 |
| Document Number | 0003693687 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3693687 |
| Name | EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0003693688 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3693688 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMISSION |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 603 Ayers St was $2,297.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Municipality | Kelso City |
| Unified School District | Kelso School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,297.00 | $251,140 Land $36,750 Building $214,390 | $251,140 Land $36,750 Building $214,390 |
| 2023 | $2,081.00 | ||
| 2022 | $210,280 Land $35,000 Building $175,280 | $210,280 Land $35,000 Building $175,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 603 Ayers St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 Claims | 3 (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.
Wildfire risk around 603 Ayers St 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 275 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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