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$214,995$295 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $249,000 on Dec 30, 2021

256 BEECH ST

LONGVIEW, WA 98632
2
Beds
1
Baths
729 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.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$215K
$200K low$230K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$249,000 · Dec 30, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.108%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$244,489
UMPQUA BANK · recorded Dec 30, 2021
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$7,616
WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMISSION

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,094 (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.$256,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,090

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCOWLITZ
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 90 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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.

E
Saint Helens Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Monticello Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
R.A. Long High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Longview Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98632These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.176

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.9.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,329
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.390 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,959
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,888
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.65 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.35%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

256 Beech 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 93% of homes in Cowlitz County
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Longview 98632
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Cowlitz County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Longview 98632
  • Among the oldest homes in Longview 98632

What homes are worth in Longview 98632

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

This home
$155K$711K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Longview 98632.

How it measures up in Longview 98632

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Longview 98632.

Estimated value$214,995
CheaperTypical $348,468Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$295
CheaperTypical $242Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area729 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,422 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 256 Beech St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandsLongview 98632Cowlitz County
Estimated valuepricier than$214,99539% of homes9% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29570% of homes79% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than729 ft²21% of homes5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac66% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than19232% of homesalmost no homes4% of homes

About 256 Beech St

How much is 256 Beech St, Longview, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Beech St, Longview, WA is $214,995 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $199,731 to $230,259. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Beech St, Longview, WA last sell?

256 Beech St, Longview, WA last sold on Dec 30, 2021 for $249,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Beech St, Longview, WA?

256 Beech St, Longview, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 729 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 256 Beech St, Longview, WA built?

256 Beech St, Longview, WA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Beech St, Longview, WA?

256 Beech St, Longview, WA is assigned to Saint Helens Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Monticello Middle School (middle), rated B+; R.A. Long High School (high), rated C. All sit in Longview Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Beech St, Longview, WA compare to other homes in Longview 98632?

Among the 17,127 homes in Longview 98632, it is worth more than 9% of them ($214,995 against a typical $348,468), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($295 against a typical $242), it is bigger than 5% of them (729 ft² against a typical 1,422 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1923 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Cowlitz County, it is worth more than 7% 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 256 Beech St, Longview, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Beech St, Longview, WA was $2,094. The county assessed it at $256,090.

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