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$221,845$207 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

552 MERRILL AVE NE

CASTLE ROCK, WA 98611
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,072 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.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$222K
$203K low$240K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$221,845
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$177,476

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$536 (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.$281,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$275,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,200

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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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 · 196 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.

M
Castle Rock Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Castle Rock Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Castle Rock High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Castle Rock School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98611These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.172

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.12%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,313
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,543
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.35%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

552 Merrill Ave Ne 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 96% of homes in Castle Rock 98611
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Castle Rock 98611
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Castle Rock 98611
  • Older than 97% of homes in Cowlitz County

What homes are worth in Castle Rock 98611

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

This home
$198K$878K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Castle Rock 98611.

How it measures up in Castle Rock 98611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Castle Rock 98611.

Estimated value$221,845
CheaperTypical $432,590Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,566 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 552 Merrill Ave Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastle Rock 98611Cowlitz County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,8454% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20717% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,072 ft²18% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than19195% of homes3% of homes

About 552 Merrill Ave Ne

How much is 552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA is $221,845 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $203,332 to $240,358. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA?

552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,072 square feet of living space.

When was 552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA built?

552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA?

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

How does 552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA compare to other homes in Castle Rock 98611?

Among the 4,447 homes in Castle Rock 98611, it is worth more than 4% of them ($221,845 against a typical $432,590), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($207 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,072 ft² against a typical 1,566 ft²) and it is newer than 5% of them (1919 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Cowlitz County, it is worth more than 8% 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 552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 552 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA was $536. The county assessed it at $281,200.

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