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72 Bluff Rd, Kelso, WA, 98626

3beds
3baths
2,333sqft
$749,000
$321price/sqft
$4,737/moest. monthly cost
$189,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Tired of Cookie cutter homes? Here is your opportunity to own an incredible river and territorial view home located in the gated Bluff Estates neighborhood, just off Kalama River Road Exit. Private 2 acre view parcel, minutes to downtown Kalama shopping & riverfront with so much to do, plus beautiful New Kalama schools! 2333 sq ft home with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, including primary and den on the main plus large detached shop! Floor to ceiling windows with an impressive vaulted great room floor plan! Beautiful updates throughout this home. Incredible views in every direction of the Columbia River and surrounding hills and territory. Primary suite on the main floor with walk in closet and stunning new bathroom with soaking tub, shower, and heated floors! Vaulted Den on the main floor plus 1/2 guest bathroom. Upstairs living includes 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, plus open space for office, game area or relaxing. Built in Central vacuum and remote blinds makes life easy! Enjoy beautiful covered outdoor living with a TV, private hot tub and views for miles watching ships on the river float by. Wrap around view deck, fenced yard, and attached spacious, true 2 car garage with electric car plug in and wired for generator. Lots of room for toys & Incredible hang out space in the large deluxe Shop. View deck, fire pit, & Hammock off Shop Patio. Includes a car lift, plenty of space for boat or motorhome/RV or parking for 4. Plumbed for air compressor, 220 Volt and RV hook up. Truly an incredible retreat to call home with easy maintenance land and lots of privacy!

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

8/10
Kalama Elementary SchoolGrades K-53.3 mi
4/10
Kalama Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.3 mi
6/10
Kalama High SchoolGrades 9-123.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year built: 2003

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Cement Siding,Lap Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Down Draft,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Plumbed For Ice Maker,Electric Water Heater,Tank Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom2

  • Features: Closet
  • Level: Upper

Bedroom3

  • Features: Closet
  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Partial bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Central Vacuum,Soaking Tub,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Granite,Bathtub,Shower,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows,Vinyl Frames
  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile,Wall to Wall Carpet

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,333
  • Total interior livable area: 2,333 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Granite, Laminate Flooring
  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Patio,Bathtub, Shower, Walkin Closet
  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 633010103
  • Zoning: UZ

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered Patio,Deck,Patio
  • Exterior features: Fire Pit,Yard
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Free Standing Hot Tub
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: River,Territorial
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: River

Lot

  • Lot size: 2 Acres
  • Features: Gentle Sloping,Private,Trees,Acres 1 to 3

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: RV Access/Parking,RV Boat Storage,Garage Door Opener,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 6
  • Covered spaces: 6

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

  • Volcanic Activity
    Volcanic ActivityVery High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Volcanic Activity
Earthquake
Heat Wave
Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

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 $3,787$45,444
Home Insurance *$249$2,988
Property Taxes $542$6,504
Electricity $159$1,914
Total$4,737$56,844
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$162,411/yr
40% on housing$142,110/yr
45% on housing$126,320/yr

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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

$321This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 98626$171
Cowlitz County$195

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-02Listed for sale$749,000
2021-07-30Sold$575,000
2014-07-30Listing removed$333,900
2011-03-17Listing removed$238,000
2011-03-04Listed for sale$238,000
2011-02-15Sold$230,000
2010-08-09Sold$405,568
2006-07-20Sold$552,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCynthia Ridenhour
BrokerageWindermere Northwest Living

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