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$298,175$205 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

240 SW JAMES ST

CHEHALIS, WA 98532
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,451 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$298K
$252K low$344K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,651 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$331,300 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$352,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$331,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLewis
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 204 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
W. F. West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
James W. Lintott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.6 mi
M
Chehalis Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Chehalis School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98532These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.187

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.24,125
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,232
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,388
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 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

240 Sw James 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Chehalis 98532
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Chehalis 98532
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Chehalis 98532
  • Older than 96% of homes in Lewis County

What homes are worth in Chehalis 98532

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$151K$788K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Chehalis 98532.

How it measures up in Chehalis 98532

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chehalis 98532.

Estimated value$298,175
CheaperTypical $376,075Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,451 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 240 Sw James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChehalis 98532Lewis County
Estimated valuepricier than$298,17527% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20531% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,451 ft²37% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19105% of homes4% of homes

About 240 Sw James St

How much is 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA is $298,175 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $252,278 to $344,072. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA last sell?

240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA last sold on May 30, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA?

240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,451 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA built?

240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA?

240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA is assigned to W. F. West High School (high), rated A; James W. Lintott Elementary School (elementary); Chehalis Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Chehalis School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA compare to other homes in Chehalis 98532?

Among the 8,880 homes in Chehalis 98532, it is worth more than 27% of them ($298,175 against a typical $376,075), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($205 against a typical $233), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,451 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1910 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Lewis County, it is worth more than 39% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 240 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA was $2,651. The county assessed it at $331,300.

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