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Last sold for $165,000 on Jun 30, 2017

281 17TH AVE

LONGVIEW, WA 98632
8
Beds
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Jun 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,343 (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.$304,910 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,530
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$270,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$304,910

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCowlitz
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(4)

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
Kessler Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Mark Morris High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Cascade Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 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%

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How this home compares

281 17th Ave 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Longview 98632
  • Older than 93% 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.

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 281 17th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandsLongview 98632Cowlitz County
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac66% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than192524% of homes7% of homes8% of homes

About 281 17th Ave

When did 281 17th Ave, Longview, WA last sell?

281 17th Ave, Longview, WA last sold on Jun 30, 2017 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 281 17th Ave, Longview, WA built?

281 17th Ave, Longview, WA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.

What schools serve 281 17th Ave, Longview, WA?

281 17th Ave, Longview, WA is assigned to Kessler Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Mark Morris High School (high), rated B-; Cascade Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Longview Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 17th Ave, Longview, WA compare to other homes in Longview 98632?

Among the 17,124 homes in Longview 98632, its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1925 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 17th Ave, Longview, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 17th Ave, Longview, WA was $2,343. The county assessed it at $304,910.

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