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$812,575$286 / 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 89How 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 $342,500 on Sep 3, 2004

253 CORNWELL RD

KELSO, WA 98626
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,839 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.
5.79 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$813K
$725K low$900K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$342,500 · Sep 3, 2004
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.$381,825
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$305,460
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.56%
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.$274,000
GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING · recorded Sep 3, 2004
2nd 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.$156,750
AXIA FINANCIAL LLC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,996 (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.$746,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$608,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$693,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$746,720

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCowlitz
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.79
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.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 94 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

E
Carroll Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Coweeman Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi
H
Kelso High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Kelso School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98626These 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.97
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 100.175

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,264
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.180 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,645
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,313
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.74 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.Yes

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

253 Cornwell Rd 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 98% of homes in Kelso 98626
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Kelso 98626
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Kelso 98626
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Kelso 98626
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Kelso 98626

What homes are worth in Kelso 98626

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

This home
$149K$830K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Kelso 98626.

How it measures up in Kelso 98626

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kelso 98626.

Estimated value$812,575
CheaperTypical $347,170Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$286
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area2,839 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,402 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size5.79 ac
SmallerTypical 0.93 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 253 Cornwell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKelso 98626Cowlitz County
Estimated valuepricier than$812,57598% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28669% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than2,839 ft²97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.79 ac90% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than199676% of homes72% of homes

About 253 Cornwell Rd

How much is 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA is $812,575 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $724,967 to $900,183. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA last sell?

253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA last sold on Sep 3, 2004 for $342,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA?

253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,839 square feet of living space and a 5.79-acre lot.

When was 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA built?

253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA?

253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA is assigned to Carroll Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Coweeman Middle School (middle), rated B+; Kelso High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Kelso School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA compare to other homes in Kelso 98626?

Among the 9,090 homes in Kelso 98626, it is worth more than 98% of them ($812,575 against a typical $347,170), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($286 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 97% of them (2,839 ft² against a typical 1,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (5.79 ac against a typical 0.93 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1996 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Cowlitz County, it is worth more than 96% 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 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Cornwell Rd, Kelso, WA was $6,996. The county assessed it at $746,720.

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