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$628,046$202 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $240,000 on Dec 17, 2009

490 FIR ST

KALAMA, WA 98625
2
Beds
2
Baths
3,116 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$628K
$614K low$642K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Dec 17, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,019 (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.$512,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$434,650
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$577,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$512,030

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCOWLITZ
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.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.62
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 366 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolD+
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

490 Fir 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 more than 87% of homes in Cowlitz County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Kalama 98625
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Cowlitz County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Kalama 98625
  • Older than 86% of homes in Kalama 98625

What homes are worth in Kalama 98625

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

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$240K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 67% 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$628,046
CheaperTypical $532,691Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $290Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,773 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 1.93 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 490 Fir St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalama 98625Cowlitz County
Estimated valuepricier than$628,04667% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2025% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than3,116 ft²93% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac33% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than195514% of homes30% of homes

About 490 Fir St

How much is 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA is $628,046 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $613,719 to $642,373. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA last sell?

490 Fir St, Kalama, WA last sold on Dec 17, 2009 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA?

490 Fir St, Kalama, WA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,116 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA built?

490 Fir St, Kalama, WA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA?

490 Fir St, Kalama, WA is assigned to Kalama High School (high), rated B; Kalama Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA compare to other homes in Kalama 98625?

Among the 3,247 homes in Kalama 98625, it is worth more than 67% of them ($628,046 against a typical $532,691), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($202 against a typical $290), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,116 ft² against a typical 1,773 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 1.93 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1955 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Cowlitz County, it is worth more than 87% 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 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Fir St, Kalama, WA was $5,019. The county assessed it at $512,030.

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