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$357,926$233 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $107,900 on May 31, 2016

296 ELM ST

KALAMA, WA 98625
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,536 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.
3,498 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$358K
$321K low$395K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$107,900 · May 31, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,929 (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.$356,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$306,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,110

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.0.08
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 384 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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 · 0.1 mi
M
Kalama Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Kalama Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 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

296 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Kalama 98625
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Kalama 98625
  • Among the smallest lots in Kalama 98625
  • Older than 98% of homes in Cowlitz County

What homes are worth in Kalama 98625

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

This home
$257K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Kalama 98625.

How it measures up in Kalama 98625

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

Estimated value$357,926
CheaperTypical $541,952Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$233
CheaperTypical $303Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,755 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 296 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalama 98625Cowlitz County
Estimated valuepricier than$357,92610% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23314% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²37% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than19195% of homes2% of homes

About 296 Elm St

How much is 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA is $357,926 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $321,268 to $394,584. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA last sell?

296 Elm St, Kalama, WA last sold on May 31, 2016 for $107,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA?

296 Elm St, Kalama, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA built?

296 Elm St, Kalama, WA was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA?

296 Elm St, Kalama, WA is assigned to Kalama High School (high), rated B; Kalama Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA compare to other homes in Kalama 98625?

Among the 3,263 homes in Kalama 98625, it is worth more than 10% of them ($357,926 against a typical $541,952), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($233 against a typical $303), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,755 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1919 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Cowlitz County, it is worth more than 34% 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 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Elm St, Kalama, WA was $2,929. The county assessed it at $356,110.

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