Listed by CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors
$269,500

438 Front Ave SW Castle Rock, WA 98611

Estimated payment $1,640/month

Total Views 13,776
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,101 Sq Ft
$245 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Softwood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Park
  • No HOA
  • Community Playground
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

This 1923 craftsman style home is in town next to schools and within walking distance of shopping. Bring some modern upgrades to this 2-bedrooms, 1 bath home while keeping the charm of the original fir floors and wide trim. The unfinished basement could be another bedroom, den, or office. Keep cozy by the fireplace in the living room during the colder months. Enjoy the private patio and level, fenced back yard during the warmer months. Do the work yourself and build some sweat equity. Use the detached 1-car garage with attached carport as a workshop or storage while you work on your house. Both sides of the lot are on city streets for easy access. Nearby Cowlitz River can be accessed on foot or by car and boat ramps are just minutes away.

Listing Agent

Kristi Tausch

CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors License #24003651 Listed on: 01/30/2025

CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors

Co-Listing Agent

Gary Fox

CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors License #24161

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2327736

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,096

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 3,698 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Attached Carport

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,101 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Stove
  • Partially Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castle Rock Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,096

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Inclusions: Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1101
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2327736?w=Consumer&agent=148448
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 171

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1101
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1101
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Radiant, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Cowlitz PUD
  • SewerCompany: City of Castle Rock
  • WaterCompany: City of Castle Rock
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Castle Rock

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 30283
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0849
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3698
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessors
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessors
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2096

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,353 $277,600 $35,840 $241,760
2023 $2,096 $255,690 $35,840 $219,850
2022 $1,518 $224,980 $35,850 $189,130
2021 $1,479 $164,650 $31,450 $133,200
2020 $1,176 $149,680 $28,590 $121,090
2019 $1,107 $122,087 $25,988 $96,099
2018 $1,125 $107,430 $25,990 $81,440
2017 $1,029 $95,050 $24,750 $70,300
2016 $956 $85,410 $22,280 $63,130
2015 $974 $83,620 $22,280 $61,340
2013 -- $76,830 $22,280 $54,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $269,500 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Off Market $269,500 -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $269,500 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2025 03/01/25 For Sale $269,500 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $269,500 +13.0% $245 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Sold $238,500 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2021 05/23/21 For Sale $238,500 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
05/09/2021 05/09/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $238,500 -- $300 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $238,500 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $55,035 FHA
Closed $7,798 FHA
Previous Owner $212,148 FHA
Previous Owner $109,530 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2327736

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 3-0283