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423 LONG Avenue, Kelso, WA, 98626

1beds
2baths
1,199sqft
$157,500
$131price/sqft
$1,008/moest. monthly cost
$40,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

Bring your vision and unlock the potential! This value-packed property offers a main house with 864 square feet with an ADU (may or may not be permitted) that may offer potential as a rental or multi-generational living-buyer to verify. The main home features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, an open kitchen with gas oven/range, formal dining room, and a spacious living area with a sliding glass door. The ADU is a standout opportunity, complete with its own full kitchen, full bathroom, baseboard heating, separate washer/dryer space, and its own electrical panel?for a private guest quarters. Yes, this is a major fixer and ready for serious sweat equity?but with ample parking space for vehicles, boats, or toys, the upside is clear. Investors and savvy buyers wont want to miss this chance to transform possibility into profit.

Getting Around

53
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Lexington ElementaryGrades K-52.6 mi
4/10
Huntington Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi
4/10
Kelso High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1922

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Metal/Vinyl

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: 1 Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Stove(s)/Range(s),Dishwasher(s),Water Heater: Electric,Water Heater Location: Outbuilding

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Entry Hall

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Dining Room
  • Flooring: Vinyl,Carpet

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Electric,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Ductless

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 864
  • Total interior livable area: 1,199 sqft

Kitchen Without Eating Space

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Utility Room

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 20552
  • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: Main
  • Patio & porch: Dining Room,Water Heater
  • Topography of land: Level

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,100 sqft
  • Features: Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Outbuildings

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Volcanic Activity
    Volcanic ActivityModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Volcanic Activity

FEMA Declared Disasters in Cowlitz County and Washington

Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $796$9,552
Home Insurance *$52$624
Property Taxes $11$132
Electricity $149$1,793
Total$1,008$12,096
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$34,560/yr
40% on housing$30,240/yr
45% on housing$26,880/yr

Washington FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 306Commercial: 55
Total Premiums$858,000
Total Exposure$176.33M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.4%
10.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.0%
3.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$131This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 98626$177
Cowlitz County$196

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 98626$271
Cowlitz County$281

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-07Pending sale$157,500
2026-07-24Price change$157,500
2026-06-04Price change$175,000
2026-05-04Listed for sale$185,000
2026-03-31Pending sale$185,000
2026-03-19Price change$185,000
2026-02-27Listed for sale$200,000
2004-04-08Sold$59,000
2002-02-28Sold$28,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichael McCafferty
BrokerageKeller Williams-Premier Prtnrs

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