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$325,656$327 / 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 88How 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 $320,000 on Feb 14, 2025

512 MORSE ST

RYDERWOOD, WA 98581
2
Beds
2
Baths
996 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.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$326K
$288K low$364K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Feb 14, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,860 (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.$279,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,570

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCowlitz
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 400 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Castle Rock High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi
M
Castle Rock Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.8 mi
E
Castle Rock Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.9 mi

District: Castle Rock School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98581These 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.107
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 100.177

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.768
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,808
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,672
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.88 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

512 Morse 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 89% of homes in Ryderwood 98581
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ryderwood 98581
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Cowlitz County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Cowlitz County

What homes are worth in Ryderwood 98581

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

This home
$151K$454K

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Ryderwood 98581.

How it measures up in Ryderwood 98581

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ryderwood 98581.

Estimated value$325,656
CheaperTypical $245,946Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$327
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area996 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,144 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 512 Morse St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRyderwood 98581Cowlitz County
Estimated valuepricier than$325,65689% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$327almost all homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than996 ft²26% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192360% of homes4% of homes

About 512 Morse St

How much is 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA is $325,656 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $287,717 to $363,595. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA last sell?

512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA last sold on Feb 14, 2025 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA?

512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 996 square feet of living space.

When was 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA built?

512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA?

512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA is assigned to Castle Rock High School (high), rated D+; Castle Rock Middle School (middle), rated C-; Castle Rock Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Castle Rock School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA compare to other homes in Ryderwood 98581?

Among the 300 homes in Ryderwood 98581, it is worth more than 89% of them ($325,656 against a typical $245,946), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($327 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 26% of them (996 ft² against a typical 1,144 ft²) and it is newer than 60% of them (1923 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Cowlitz County, it is worth more than 24% 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 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Morse St, Ryderwood, WA was $1,860. The county assessed it at $279,570.

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