Cowlitz County property record for 659 Modrow Rd, Kalama, WA 98625
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,288 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.01 acres (87,991 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WC0408004 |
| Primary APN | WC0408004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,964 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,508 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,991 sqft |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 3004881 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 659 MODROW RD |
| City | KALAMA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98625-9469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UZ0 |
| Legal Description | 4 -6N -1W T-8A-1,8A-2,8B-1 INCL T-8A-2 FEE 960321017 INCL T-8BB-1 FEE 960321017 EXC PTN FEE 960321017. |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 659 MODROW RD, KALAMA, WA 98625-9469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20113440428 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003440513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Property Address | 659 MODROW RD, KALAMA, WA 98625-9469 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COWLITZ COUNTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003566411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3566411 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Unified School District | Kalama School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,890.00 (+2.31%) | $423,290 (-1.51%) Land $96,400 Building $326,890 | $423,290 (-1.51%) Land $96,400 Building $326,890 |
| 2023 | $3,802.00 | ||
| 2022 | $429,800 Land $66,030 Building $363,770 | $429,800 Land $66,030 Building $363,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
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.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 KALAMA serves 8,020 people · EPA ID WA5337550 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Tenino Telephone Company/Scatter Creek InfoNet DSL | 50 / 10 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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