Google street view image for 278 River Heights Rd, Centralia, WA 98531

Off market

$1,097,360

•

4 ba

•

4,112

sq ft

278 River Heights Rd, Centralia, WA 98531

About this home

278 River Heights Rd is a 4,112 square foot house on a 6.11 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Centralia data, we estimate the home's value is $1,097,360.

Single-familyProperty Type

1983Year Built

6.11 acresLot Size

$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,097,360

$18K since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history

This home's estimate is 62.2% higher than the average sale price ($677K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$800,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,344 sq ft
2949 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA 98531
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SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$645,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths3,600 sq ft
1011 Spring Ln, Centralia, WA 98531
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$715,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,461 sq ft
142 River Hts, Centralia, WA 98531
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$744,950
D
5 beds3 baths3,296 sq ft
252 Country Ridge Ln, Centralia, WA 98531
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SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$735,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths5,568 sq ft
3321 Cooks Hill Rd, Centralia, WA 98531
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$420,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,216 sq ft
711 Kearns Ln, Centralia, WA 98531
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Market trends in 98531, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$409K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

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$540,000
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Lari Gillaspie • BHGRE - Northwest Home Team
$515,000
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$105,000
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Maria Ayers • Real Broker LLC
$435,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,892 sq ft
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Leslie Gallardo • John L. Scott Lacey
$115,000
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$425,000
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Paulette Eaton • Keller Williams South Sound
$550,000
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Ben Hansen • Voetberg Hansen Real Estate
$335,000
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Max Mendez • Premiere Property Group, LLC
$450,000
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Sale history for 278 River Heights Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,922 (−2.1%)

$220,300 + $975,200

$1,195,500

2025

$11,156 (+28.0%)

$210,000 + $975,200

$1,185,200

2024

$8,715 (−15.6%)

$210,000 + $975,200

$1,185,200

2023

$10,325 (−4.7%)

$210,000 + $933,200

$1,143,200

2022

$10,837 (+19.8%)

$217,600 + $780,100

$997,700

2021

$9,044 (−15.6%)

$199,400 + $648,800

$848,200

2020

$10,711 (+18.0%)

$162,100 + $527,300

$689,400

2019

$9,075 (+0.5%)

$162,100 + $527,300

$689,400

2018

$9,029 (+19.4%)

$162,100 + $451,700

$613,800

2017

$7,565 (−4.9%)

$170,600 + $475,400

$646,000

2015

$7,955 (+13.5%)

$286,500 + $327,500

$614,000

2014

$7,007 (+8.3%)

$231,000 + $328,500

$559,500

2013

$6,469 (−5.2%)

$180,000 + $357,100

$537,100

2012

$6,823 (+2.0%)

$180,000 + $423,900

$603,900

2011

$6,689 (+5.8%)

$180,000 + $446,200

$626,200

2009

$6,321

$180,000 + $429,700

$609,700

Tax history for 278 River Heights Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,922 (−2.1%)

$220,300 + $975,200

$1,195,500

2025

$11,156 (+28.0%)

$210,000 + $975,200

$1,185,200

2024

$8,715 (−15.6%)

$210,000 + $975,200

$1,185,200

2023

$10,325 (−4.7%)

$210,000 + $933,200

$1,143,200

2022

$10,837 (+19.8%)

$217,600 + $780,100

$997,700

2021

$9,044 (−15.6%)

$199,400 + $648,800

$848,200

2020

$10,711 (+18.0%)

$162,100 + $527,300

$689,400

2019

$9,075 (+0.5%)

$162,100 + $527,300

$689,400

2018

$9,029 (+19.4%)

$162,100 + $451,700

$613,800

2017

$7,565 (−4.9%)

$170,600 + $475,400

$646,000

2015

$7,955 (+13.5%)

$286,500 + $327,500

$614,000

2014

$7,007 (+8.3%)

$231,000 + $328,500

$559,500

2013

$6,469 (−5.2%)

$180,000 + $357,100

$537,100

2012

$6,823 (+2.0%)

$180,000 + $423,900

$603,900

2011

$6,689 (+5.8%)

$180,000 + $446,200

$626,200

2009

$6,321

$180,000 + $429,700

$609,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,251
Basement Finish: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 3/4 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 17

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Shake

Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,112
Building Sq. Ft: 4,802
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: SECTION 02 TOWNSHIP 14N RANGE 03W PTN LOTS 29 & 30 RIVER HEIGHTS DIV II E RD

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,440
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 266,152
Legal Lot Number: 29
Municipality Name: CENTRALIA
Acres: 6.11
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE UNIT

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CENTRALIA

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,112
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Lewis County
APN: 021961042005

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Fords Prairie Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi

5/10

Centralia Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

4/10

Centralia High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Centralia, WA • 98531

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.04M – $1.26M

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