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156 ELM ST

KALAMA, WA 98625
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,032 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,663 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$199,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$190,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,720

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCowlitz
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.View - River
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 144 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Kalama High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Kalama Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Kalama Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi

District: Kalama School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98625These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.175

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,621
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,424
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,346
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.77 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.35%

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How this home compares

156 Elm St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Kalama 98625
  • Older than 98% of homes in Cowlitz County

How it measures up in Kalama 98625

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalama 98625.

Living area1,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,770 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 156 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalama 98625Cowlitz County
Living areabigger than1,032 ft²10% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than19105% of homes2% of homes

About 156 Elm St

How big is 156 Elm St, Kalama, WA?

156 Elm St, Kalama, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,032 square feet of living space.

When was 156 Elm St, Kalama, WA built?

156 Elm St, Kalama, WA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 156 Elm St, Kalama, WA?

156 Elm St, Kalama, WA is assigned to Kalama High School (high), rated B; Kalama Middle School (middle), rated D+; Kalama Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Kalama School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Elm St, Kalama, WA compare to other homes in Kalama 98625?

Among the 3,260 homes in Kalama 98625, it is bigger than 10% of them (1,032 ft² against a typical 1,770 ft²) and it is newer than 5% of them (1910 against a typical 1997). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 156 Elm St, Kalama, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Elm St, Kalama, WA was $1,663. The county assessed it at $199,720.

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