Cowlitz County property record for 705 Laurel St, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,589 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R035592 |
| Primary APN | R035592 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 3035592 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 LAUREL ST |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-2409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R01 |
| Legal Description | 168 (CROUCH KERR) -3 -6 34 -8N -2W |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CROUCH KERR |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGVIEW-KELSO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6007 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
705 Laurel St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 LAUREL ST, KELSO, WA 98626-2409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233729493 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003316106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 705 LAUREL ST, KELSO, WA 98626-2409 |
| Document Number | 0003729493 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3729493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,780.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 705 LAUREL ST, KELSO, WA 98626-2409 |
| Document Number | 0003729494 |
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| Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3729494 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Laurel St was $3,589.
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 | $3,589.00 | $309,710 Land $32,630 Building $277,080 | $309,710 Land $32,630 Building $277,080 |
| 2023 | $3,035.00 | ||
| 2022 | $248,370 Land $28,500 Building $219,870 | $248,370 Land $28,500 Building $219,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Laurel St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2007 · river or lake flooding |
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 705 Laurel 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 412 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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