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Neighborhood: Shopping Center, Strip Center, Enterprise ZoneCommercial
Last sold for $675,000 on Nov 21, 2018

40 COWLITZ ST

SAINT HELENS, OR 97051
0
Baths
5,368 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.
0.23 ac
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$675,000 · Nov 21, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,260 (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.$514,130 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,370
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$396,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$499,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$539,690

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Neighborhood: Shopping Center, Strip Center, Enterprise Zone
CountyColumbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
M
St. Helens Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
St. Helens High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: St. Helens School District 502

Neighborhood · ZIP 97051These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,648
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,326
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,299
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

40 Cowlitz 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Saint Helens 97051
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Saint Helens 97051
  • Older than 96% of homes in Saint Helens 97051

How it measures up in Saint Helens 97051

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Helens 97051.

Living area5,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,580 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 40 Cowlitz St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Helens 97051Columbia County
Living areabigger than5,368 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac65% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than19194% of homes5% of homes

About 40 Cowlitz St

When did 40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR last sell?

40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR last sold on Nov 21, 2018 for $675,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR?

40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR has 5,368 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR built?

40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR was built in 1919, making it 107 years old.

What schools serve 40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR?

40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR is assigned to Lewis & Clark Elementary School (elementary), rated C; St. Helens Middle School (middle), rated D-; St. Helens High School (high), rated C-. All sit in St. Helens School District 502. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR compare to other homes in Saint Helens 97051?

Among the 5,927 homes in Saint Helens 97051, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,368 ft² against a typical 1,580 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1919 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Cowlitz St, Saint Helens, OR was $8,260. The county assessed it at $514,130.

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