Attention Investors! Opportunity knocks! This 5 bedroom home (& could be more) is only 2 blocks from Centralia College. The house would make an ideal rental property. It has 3 separate entrances & could easily serve the needs of 5+. Easy to create steady rental income. Hard to find larger lot w/open space bordering the back yard. Kitchen & bathrooms have been updated, but the original charm still shines through. Kitchen updates include a double oven, copper countertops & stainless appliances. Primary bedroom on the main floor w/a half bath. One car garage w/plenty of parking & additional storage. Easy access for the I-5 commuter too! Come check it out before someone else seizes this hard to find opportunity!
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Listed by: BHGRE - Northwest Home Team • John Reed
Bought with: eXp Realty
$420,000
614 Alder Street, Centralia, WA 98531
5beds
2,143sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$418,100 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$2,333 Estimated rent
Home value
$418,100
$368,000 - $472,000
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Half bathDouble ovenStainless appliancesCopper countertops
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Listed by:
John Reed,
BHGRE - Northwest Home Team
Bought with:
Diana Lewis, 139520
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2453893
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Laminate, Softwood, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,143
- Total interior livable area: 2,143 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, Wet Bar
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 140 x 75
- Features: Paved, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 003565000000
- Zoning: R-8
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1946
- Major remodel year: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: City of Centralia
- Sewer: Available, Sewer Connected, Company: City of Centralia
- Water: Public, Company: City of Centralia
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Centralia
Location
- Region: Centralia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $432,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,899
- Date on market: 1/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 92 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Sold | $420,000$196/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2453893 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Pending sale | $420,000$196/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2453893 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $420,000-2.3%$196/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2453893 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2025 | Price change | $430,000-3.4%$201/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2453893 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $445,000+3.5%$208/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2453893 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2022 | Sold | $430,000$201/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1907095 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2022 | Pending sale | $430,000$201/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1907095 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $430,000+207.4%$201/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1907095 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2015 | Sold | $139,900$65/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #722759 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,776 -2.9% | $432,500 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $3,891 +38.2% | $430,500 |
| 2023 | $2,816 -4.4% | $430,500 +44.4% |
| 2021 | $2,945 +30.9% | $298,200 +17.4% |
| 2020 | $2,250 -10.1% | $254,100 +13.9% |
| 2019 | $2,503 +8.5% | $223,000 +17.2% |
| 2018 | $2,307 | $190,200 +10.1% |
| 2017 | $2,307 +25.6% | $172,800 -5% |
| 2016 | $1,837 +18.9% | $181,800 +20.7% |
| 2015 | $1,545 +8.5% | $150,600 |
| 2013 | $1,424 | $150,600 +4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $144,600 -5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $153,600 |
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Neighborhood: 98531
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Jefferson Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Centralia Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Centralia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edison Elem
- Middle: Centralia Mid
- High: Centralia 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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