Cowlitz County property record for 959 Sandy Bend Rd, Castle Rock, WA 98611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,048 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 2.21 acres (96,268 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,825 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WJ1513007 |
| Primary APN | WJ1513007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,048 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,672 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 96,268 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 3014321 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 959 SANDY BEND RD |
| City | CASTLE ROCK |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98611-9468 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UZ0 |
| Legal Description | 15 -9N -2W T-13F,13D-1 INCL BLA FEE 3687858 INCL T-13D-1 AFN 3745375 EXC T-13D-1A AFN 3745375 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Township / Civil Division | CASTLE ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 2001 |
959 Sandy Bend Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Cowlitz County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 SANDY BEND RD, CASTLE ROCK, WA 98611-9468 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213687905 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003687904 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 959 SANDY BEND RD, CASTLE ROCK, WA 98611-9468 |
| Document Number | 0003687904 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3687904 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 HIGHLAND DR, LIBBY, MT 59923-7852 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COWLITZ WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 959 SANDY BEND RD, CASTLE ROCK, WA 98611-9468 |
| Document Number | 0003687905 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3687905 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | COWLITZ COUNTY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,050.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 959 SANDY BEND RD, CASTLE ROCK, WA 98611-9468 |
| Document Number | 0003687906 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3687906 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Sandy Bend Rd was $4,825.
Source: Cowlitz County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Unified School District | Castle Rock School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,825.00 | $577,120 Land $70,140 Building $506,980 | $577,120 Land $70,140 Building $506,980 |
| 2023 | $5,038.00 | ||
| 2022 | $624,530 Land $73,410 Building $551,120 | $624,530 Land $73,410 Building $551,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 Sandy Bend Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1980–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1996 · High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 959 Sandy Bend Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hawk Networks Fixed Wireless | 150 / 35 |
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