Cowlitz County property record for 72 Bluff Rd, Kelso, WA 98626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,333 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,171 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R051660 |
| Primary APN | R051660 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,333 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,871 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,704 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 629 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 538 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 3051660 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 BLUFF RD |
| City | KELSO |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98626-8854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UZ0 |
| Legal Description | 600 (WARD F DLC) 31 -7N -1W CC12139 LOT 2. |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARD F DLC |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 BLUFF RD, KELSO, WA 98626-8854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20213690209 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003734715 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 72 BLUFF RD, KELSO, WA 98626-8854 |
| Document Number | 0003734715 |
| Map Reference | AF 3104834 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3734715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 BLUFF RD, KELSO, WA 98626-8854 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 72 BLUFF RD, KELSO, WA 98626-8854 |
| Document Number | 0003690209 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12P G 139 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3690209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWAART TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,897.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 BLUFF RD, KELSO, WA 98626-8854 |
| Document Number | 0003690210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3690210 |
| Name | SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $5,171.00 (+3.71%) | $571,900 (-0.82%) Land $127,460 Building $444,440 | $571,900 (-0.82%) Land $127,460 Building $444,440 |
| 2024 | $576,620 (+1.77%) Land $127,460 Building $449,160 | $576,620 (+1.77%) Land $127,460 Building $449,160 | |
| 2023 | $4,986.00 | ||
| 2022 | $566,600 Land $87,300 Building $479,300 | $566,600 Land $87,300 Building $479,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband DSL | 1,000 / 10 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Tenino Telephone Company/Scatter Creek InfoNet DSL | 10 / 1 |
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