Listed by Windermere Northwest Living, Bought with Realty One Group Pacifica
$399,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

309 1st Ave NW Kelso, WA 98626

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,265 Sq Ft
0.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$315 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of March 2025

Lovely updated home 3 bd, 2.5 bath home on 3/4 of an acre with several outbuildings and shop area. Fully fenced backyard, stainless sink and appliances, grainte countertops. Newer roof, windows, deck and ductless ht pump. This is an Estate, seller will do no repairs. Water is off, DO NOT USE TOILETS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darla Brown

Windermere Northwest Living License #40325 Listed on: 12/11/2024

Windermere Northwest Living

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyson Simonson

Realty One Group Pacifica License #20121999

Realty One Group Pacifica

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2315242

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,848

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105x105
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,265 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Kelso Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,848

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1265
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DetachedDwellingSqFtFinished: 0
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2315242?w=Consumer&agent=1844
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 208

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Living Area: 1265
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1265
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Cowlitz PUD
  • SewerCompany: city of Kelso
  • WaterCompany: city of Kelso

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Kelso

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 23741
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Lot Size: 105x105
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31799
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Fenced-Partially,Gas Available
  • MLSLotSizeSource: per assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: per assessor

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3848

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2024
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Olson Randall A and Olson Randall A
Bought by
Riley Curtis
Seller's Agent
Darla Brown
Windermere Northwest Living
Buyer's Agent
Tyson Simonson
Realty One Group Pacifica
List Price
$424,900
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,900
-6.1%
Views
132
Current Estimated Value
$414,646

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,646
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Outstanding Balance
$398,670
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$10,403

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2019
Closed on
Dec 11, 2019
Sold by
Olson Jennifer G
Bought by
Olson Randall A
Seller's Agent
Justin Harper
Windermere Northwest Living
Buyer's Agent
Heather Reeves
Realty One Group Northstars
List Price
$296,900
Sold Price
$289,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.26%
Original Mortgage
$289,900
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2019
Closed on
Jun 6, 2019
Sold by
Craig John W and Craig Virgie B
Bought by
Harper Justin
Buyer's Agent
Justin Harper
Windermere Northwest Living
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$205,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
97.28%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2014
Closed on
Jun 12, 2014
Sold by
Backen Beatrice
Bought by
Craig John W and Craig Virgie B
Buyer's Agent
Eric Pucci
RE/MAX Premier Group
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$129,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Burdick John G and Luis Teresa M
Bought by
Backen Kenneth and Backen Beatrice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2005
Sold by
Sudar Robert
Bought by
Estate Of Nick Sudar and Burdick John G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,300
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $399,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Cascade Ttl Co Of Cowlitz Cn
Warranty Deed $289,900 Cascade Ttl Co Of Cowlitz Cn
Warranty Deed $205,000 Cascade Ttl Co Of Cowlitz Cn
Warranty Deed $126,900 Cowlitz County Title Company
Warranty Deed $115,000 Cowlitz County Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $103,000 Cascade Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $399,000 VA
Previous Owner $337,500 VA
Previous Owner $290,200 VA
Previous Owner $289,900 VA
Previous Owner $165,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $294,926 New Conventional
Previous Owner $109,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,300 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $399,000 0.0% $315 / Sq Ft
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Price Changed $399,000 -2.7% $315 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Price Changed $409,900 -1.2% $324 / Sq Ft
01/12/2025 01/12/25 Price Changed $414,900 -2.4% $328 / Sq Ft
12/11/2024 12/11/24 For Sale $424,900 +46.6% $336 / Sq Ft
12/11/2019 12/11/19 Sold $289,900 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
11/07/2019 11/07/19 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2019 10/14/19 Price Changed $289,990 -2.3% $229 / Sq Ft
10/05/2019 10/05/19 Price Changed $296,900 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
10/05/2019 10/05/19 For Sale $296,900 +0.7% $235 / Sq Ft
07/13/2019 07/13/19 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2019 07/05/19 For Sale $294,900 +43.9% $233 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Sold $205,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 For Sale $205,000 +57.8% $162 / Sq Ft
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Sold $129,900 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
06/04/2014 06/04/14 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2014 06/02/14 For Sale $129,900 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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 $3,955 $381,380 $44,100 $337,280
2023 $3,848 $376,530 $42,000 $334,530
2022 $2,811 $338,850 $42,000 $296,850
2021 $2,872 $254,370 $34,160 $220,210
2020 $2,248 $233,600 $29,700 $203,900
2019 $1,571 $183,850 $27,000 $156,850
2018 $1,723 $122,640 $27,000 $95,640
2017 $1,607 $122,640 $27,000 $95,640
2016 $1,455 $114,970 $27,000 $87,970
2015 $1,516 $103,790 $32,050 $71,740
2013 -- $104,050 $32,050 $72,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2315242

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 2-3741