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254 SW JAMES ST

CHEHALIS, WA 98532
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,048 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.
1999
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.$2,542 (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.$317,600 (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.$221,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$317,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.17
57
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
11
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.2005
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.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard

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

254 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.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Lewis County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Chehalis 98532
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Lewis County

How it measures up in Chehalis 98532

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

Living area2,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 254 Sw James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChehalis 98532Lewis County
Living areabigger than2,048 ft²76% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than199978% of homes81% of homes

About 254 Sw James St

How big is 254 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA?

254 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,048 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 254 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA built?

254 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 254 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA?

254 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 254 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA compare to other homes in Chehalis 98532?

Among the 8,880 homes in Chehalis 98532, it is bigger than 76% of them (2,048 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 78% of them (1999 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 254 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 254 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA was $2,542. The county assessed it at $317,600.

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