Updated and move-in ready! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,262 sq ft and sits on a spacious .34-acre fenced lot with room for hobbies, gardening, chickens, RV parking, and more. Built in 1952, the home was completely remodeled in 2026 with new flooring, an updated kitchen, and beautifully remodeled bathrooms. Additional updates include a new roof (2023), fresh exterior paint (2026), newer HardiePlank siding, Dual Zones HVAC system, and newer vinyl windows. Enjoy the large Trex deck overlooking the oversized backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Oversized garage with utility sink adds extra function and storage. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and freeway access. Move-in ready with space to spread out—don’t miss this one!
Pending
Listed by: Windermere Northwest Living • Katie Timmermann
Price cut: $15K (7/25)
$410,000
500 N 12th Ave, Kelso, WA 98626
3beds
1,262sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.34 Acres Lot
$409,300 Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenDual zones hvac systemNewer hardieplank sidingNewer vinyl windowsBeautifully remodeled bathroomsNew flooring
- 96 days
- 96
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katie Timmermann,
Windermere Northwest Living
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2530597
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,262
- Total interior livable area: 1,262 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Paved
- Topography: Partial Slope,Rolling
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 21905
- Zoning: R2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1952
- Major remodel year: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Cowlitz County Public
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Kelso
- Water: Public, Company: City of Kelso
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old Kelso Hill
Location
- Region: Kelso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $321,380
- Annual tax amount: $2,937
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$409,300
$389,000 - $430,000
$2,082/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Pending sale | $410,000$325/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #265862139 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Price change | $410,000-3.5%$325/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #265862139 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+28.8%$337/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #265862139 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2022 | Sold | $330,000+3.4%$261/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1877299 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2022 | Pending sale | $319,000$253/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1877299 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $319,000$253/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1877299 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2022 | Pending sale | $319,000+81.3%$253/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #22005783 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2017 | Sold | $176,000+0.6%$139/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1073087 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2017 | Pending sale | $174,900$139/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Premier Group #17230188 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $174,900+35.6%$139/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX PREMIER GROUP #1073087 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2006 | Sold | $129,000$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,210 +9.3% | $321,380 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $2,938 +7.3% | $297,810 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $2,739 +14.9% | $281,960 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $2,383 | $267,420 +18.9% |
| 2021 | $2,383 -2.3% | $224,900 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $2,439 +13.8% | $206,030 +13.8% |
| 2019 | $2,143 +5.8% | $181,048 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $2,026 +6.3% | $164,150 +16.8% |
| 2017 | $1,906 +5.9% | $140,510 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $1,799 +18.5% | $133,100 +19.2% |
| 2015 | $1,519 -3.5% | $111,630 +4.8% |
| 2013 | $1,574 | $106,470 -2.8% |
| 2011 | $1,574 | $109,560 -9.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,840 +22.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $98,800 +15% |
| 2005 | -- | $85,900 |
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Neighborhood: 98626
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Huntington Jnr High
- High: Kelso High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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