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$252,140$162 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $129,000 on Sep 25, 2013

658 MERRILL AVE NE

CASTLE ROCK, WA 98611
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,560 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.
1972
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

$252K
$226K low$278K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,000 · Sep 25, 2013
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.$135,640
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$108,512
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.47%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$116,500
SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC · recorded May 24, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,987 (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.$361,130 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,930
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$310,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$352,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$361,130

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.Electric
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 200 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.6 mi
M
Castle Rock Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Castle Rock Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 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

658 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 91% of homes in Castle Rock 98611
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Castle Rock 98611

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
$202K$859K

This home is worth more than 9% 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$252,140
CheaperTypical $430,119Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 658 Merrill Ave Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastle Rock 98611Cowlitz County
Estimated valuepricier than$252,1409% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1625% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²50% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197237% of homes46% of homes

About 658 Merrill Ave Ne

How much is 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA is $252,140 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $225,819 to $278,461. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA last sell?

658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA last sold on Sep 25, 2013 for $129,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA?

658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,560 square feet of living space.

When was 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA built?

658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA?

658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, 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 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA compare to other homes in Castle Rock 98611?

Among the 4,448 homes in Castle Rock 98611, it is worth more than 9% of them ($252,140 against a typical $430,119), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($162 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²) and it is newer than 37% of them (1972 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Cowlitz County, it is worth more than 14% 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 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 658 Merrill Ave Ne, Castle Rock, WA was $2,987. The county assessed it at $361,130.

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