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$361,250$243 / 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 91How 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 $164,500 on Feb 5, 2016

353 SHEAR ST SW

CASTLE ROCK, WA 98611
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,488 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$361K
$327K low$395K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$164,500 · Feb 5, 2016
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.$206,250
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$165,000
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.45%
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.$155,000
RED CANOE CU · recorded Mar 27, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,019 (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.$361,850 (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.$315,550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$356,610
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$361,850

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.3 mi
E
Castle Rock Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Castle Rock High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

353 Shear St Sw 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 67% of homes in Castle Rock 98611
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Castle Rock 98611
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% 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.

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$196K$866K

This home is worth more than 33% 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$361,250
CheaperTypical $432,322Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $269Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 2.86 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 353 Shear St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastle Rock 98611Cowlitz County
Estimated valuepricier than$361,25033% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24334% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,488 ft²45% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac2% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than197236% of homes45% of homes

About 353 Shear St Sw

How much is 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA is $361,250 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $327,008 to $395,492. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA last sell?

353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA last sold on Feb 5, 2016 for $164,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA?

353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,488 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA built?

353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA?

353 Shear St Sw, 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 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA compare to other homes in Castle Rock 98611?

Among the 4,455 homes in Castle Rock 98611, it is worth more than 33% of them ($361,250 against a typical $432,322), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($243 against a typical $269), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,488 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 2.86 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1972 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Cowlitz County, it is worth more than 44% 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 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 353 Shear St Sw, Castle Rock, WA was $3,019. The county assessed it at $361,850.

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