$585,000
SOLD OCT 1, 2024

1512 Tara St Kelso, WA 98626

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,180 Sq Ft
1997 Built

Recently Sold

$268 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Covered Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Territorial View
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to your dream home in Kelso! This pristine 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence features 2,180 square feet of elegant living space on a spacious corner lot with stunning territorial views. Highlights include RV parking and a fantastic shop, offering ample space for all your needs.Relax and entertain on the expansive covered deck that spans the entire length of the house, perfect for enjoying peaceful outdoor moments. Inside, you'll find high-quality plantation shutters and top-down wood blinds throughout, enhancing the home's sophisticated ambiance. The property boasts timeless cedar siding, stylish brick accents, and a durable 50-year roof, ensuring both beauty and longevity.This home combines classic charm with modern conveniences—an exceptional find that truly stands out. Don’t miss the chance to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Yunger

eXp Realty LLC Brokerage Email: wa.broker@exprealty.net License #23522 Listed on: 04/30/2024

eXp Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Dean Gehrman

John L. Scott/LVW License #80562

John L. Scott/LVW

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,846

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Landscaped with Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Deck

Schools

  • Butler Acres Elementary School
  • Coweeman Middle School
  • Kelso High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mt Brynion Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 223150132

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,846

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Stories2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 10 Features: Deck,SlidingDoors
  • Room 11 Features: EatBar,Nook,Pantry
  • Room 12 Features: BayWindow
  • Room 13 Features: Deck
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: CeilingFan, GarageDoorOpener, HighCeilings, LaminateFlooring, VaultedCeiling, WalltoWallCarpet, WasherDryer
  • Room 4 Description: Workshop
  • Room 4 Features: BuiltinFeatures,Daylight
  • Room 4 Level: Lower
  • Room 5 Description: Storage
  • Room 5 Features: BuiltinFeatures,Daylight
  • Room 5 Level: Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingRange, Microwave, Pantry, PlumbedForIceMaker, StainlessSteelAppliance
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 2
  • BathroomsPartialMainLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 0.1
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 2.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt10000to14999
  • Additional Room 10 Level: Main
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick,CementSiding
  • Exterior Features: BuiltinHotTub, CoveredDeck, Deck, RVParking, Sprinkler, Workshop
  • Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 SqFt
  • R V Description: RVParking
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: CornerLot, Level, Sloped, Trees
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Description: Driveway, RVAccessParking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity
  • Hot Water: Electricity
  • Cooling: HeatPump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, HeatPump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Butler Acres
  • High School: Kelso
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coweeman

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Parcel #: 223150132

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4845.77

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2024
Closed on
Sep 20, 2024
Sold by
Williams Jerry E and Williams Rebecca A
Bought by
Braden Teresa K
Seller's Agent
Julie Yunger
eXp Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dean Gehrman
John L. Scott/LVW
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.48%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.81%
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Outstanding Balance
$106,429
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$487,253

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2005
Sold by
Dalke William J and Dalke Kay E
Bought by
Williams Jerry E and Williams Rebecca A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,500
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $585,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $253,500 Chicago Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $110,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $355,494 VA
Previous Owner $352,417 VA
Previous Owner $349,992 VA
Previous Owner $276,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $282,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $64,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $182,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Price Changed $599,000 -3.2% $275 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $619,000 +5.8% $284 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Sold $585,000 -2.5% $268 / Sq Ft
09/02/2024 09/02/24 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2024 07/28/24 For Sale $599,900 +2.5% $275 / Sq Ft
05/25/2024 05/25/24 Off Market $585,000 -- --
05/14/2024 05/14/24 Price Changed $599,900 -9.0% $275 / Sq Ft
05/01/2024 05/01/24 For Sale $659,000 -- $302 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,701 $516,710 -- $516,710
2023 $5,007 $516,710 $56,090 $460,620
2022 $4,518 $491,330 $56,090 $435,240
2021 $4,565 $427,310 $56,040 $371,270
2020 $4,115 $386,250 $48,730 $337,520
2019 $3,830 $348,369 $44,297 $304,072
2018 $3,608 $311,030 $44,300 $266,730
2017 $3,163 $266,560 $42,190 $224,370
2016 $2,958 $234,250 $42,190 $192,060
2015 $3,042 $217,700 $37,800 $179,900
2013 -- $215,900 $36,000 $179,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 24413312

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: 2-23150132