Cowlitz County property record for 636 20th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,771 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R030251 |
| Primary APN | R030251 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,302 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 372 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| 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 | Detached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 3030251 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 636 20TH AVE |
| City | LONGVIEW |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98632-1520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R01 |
| Legal Description | 497 (ST HELENS 1) -18 -19,20A 33 -8N -2W SWLY 2 LOT 20 INCL LOT 20A FEE 3098751. |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST HELENS 1 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
636 20th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 20TH AVE, LONGVIEW, WA 98632-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20253774795 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003365534 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 636 20th Ave was $2,771.
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 | $2,771.00 | $344,490 (+7.78%) Land $34,760 Building $309,730 | $344,490 (+7.78%) Land $34,760 Building $309,730 |
| 2024 | $319,630 Land $34,760 Building $284,870 | $319,630 Land $34,760 Building $284,870 | |
| 2023 | $3,308.00 | ||
| 2022 | $372,920 Land $34,760 Building $338,160 | $372,920 Land $34,760 Building $338,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 636 20th Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| 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 636 20th Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 793 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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