One level, open concept, light and bright! Plenty of windows, vaulted ceilings make this 1587sqft home very welcoming. Master with walk-in closet, living room with skylight, open kitchen with beautiful island, french doors out to covered deck. Large fenced yard with plenty of green space so you can fully enjoy the territorial views!
Great curb appeal w/one level Kalama home on 2 city lots. Open concept home w/1,578 SF, vaulted ceilings, 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm, mstr suite w/walk-in closet, spacious kitchen w/center island/eating bar, dining rm w/French door to covered deck for entertaining, living rm w/sky lights & large windows to take in territorial view, vinyl windows, heat pump, Hardi Plank siding, concrete pad & electrical box for hot tub, a 624 SF 2C gar on .81 acres
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #714986
Jan 13, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
$214,000
$136/sq ft
Dec 22, 2014
Pending
—
Nov 18, 2014
Pending (Pending Inspection)
—
Nov 7, 2014
Listed (Active)
$212,500
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,920 (+8.9%)
$36,670 + $403,130
$439,800
2025
$3,599 (+0.4%)
$36,670 + $403,130
$439,800
2024
$3,585 (+5.3%)
$36,670 + $377,220
$413,890
2023
$3,404 (+6.4%)
$36,670 + $381,220
$417,890
2022
$3,199 (+0.7%)
$34,590 + $288,680
$323,270
2021
$3,176 (+17.8%)
$30,080 + $269,350
$299,430
2020
$2,695 (+9.1%)
$30,020 + $217,320
$247,340
2019
$2,472 (+19.8%)
$30,020 + $193,690
$223,710
2018
$2,064 (+22.5%)
$28,590 + $172,850
$201,440
2017
$1,684 (+4.7%)
$26,230 + $145,030
$171,260
2016
$1,609 (−5.6%)
$26,230 + $145,030
$171,260
2015
$1,705 (+10.6%)
$34,230 + $130,470
$164,700
2014
$1,542 (+0.2%)
$34,230 + $130,470
$164,700
2013
$1,539 (−3.2%)
$29,930 + $116,800
$146,730
2012
$1,591 (+6.3%)
$33,250 + $126,960
$160,210
2011
$1,496 (−5.2%)
$35,000 + $118,650
$153,650
2010
$1,579 (−2.1%)
$35,000 + $134,830
$169,830
2009
$1,612
$35,000 + $152,120
$187,120
Tax history for 540 Military Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,920 (+8.9%)
$36,670 + $403,130
$439,800
2025
$3,599 (+0.4%)
$36,670 + $403,130
$439,800
2024
$3,585 (+5.3%)
$36,670 + $377,220
$413,890
2023
$3,404 (+6.4%)
$36,670 + $381,220
$417,890
2022
$3,199 (+0.7%)
$34,590 + $288,680
$323,270
2021
$3,176 (+17.8%)
$30,080 + $269,350
$299,430
2020
$2,695 (+9.1%)
$30,020 + $217,320
$247,340
2019
$2,472 (+19.8%)
$30,020 + $193,690
$223,710
2018
$2,064 (+22.5%)
$28,590 + $172,850
$201,440
2017
$1,684 (+4.7%)
$26,230 + $145,030
$171,260
2016
$1,609 (−5.6%)
$26,230 + $145,030
$171,260
2015
$1,705 (+10.6%)
$34,230 + $130,470
$164,700
2014
$1,542 (+0.2%)
$34,230 + $130,470
$164,700
2013
$1,539 (−3.2%)
$29,930 + $116,800
$146,730
2012
$1,591 (+6.3%)
$33,250 + $126,960
$160,210
2011
$1,496 (−5.2%)
$35,000 + $118,650
$153,650
2010
$1,579 (−2.1%)
$35,000 + $134,830
$169,830
2009
$1,612
$35,000 + $152,120
$187,120
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,578
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cowlitz County
APN
40969
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Built-in Oven, Built-in Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Island, Microwave
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wall to Wall Carpet
Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 2
Baths Total: 2
Room 7 Information
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Fenced, Porch
Exterior Description: Cement Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 21,344
Lot Size Range: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Lot Size: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
Lot Features: Level, Secluded, Sloped
Parcel Number: 40969
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Approximately
Main Level Area Total: 1,578
View YN: Yes
View Description: Seasonal, Territorial
Building Information
Year Built: 2002
Building Area Total: 1,578
Building Area Description: County
Building Area Calculated: 1,578
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Legal Description: SUB:WHITNEY ADDITION BLK:1 LOT:2,3,4 DESC: ROS23094 TR E INCL LOT
Tax Annual Amount: $2,063.54
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Multi Unit Information
Wa Owner Act YN: No
School Information
Elementary School: Kalama
Middle Or Junior School: Kalama
High School: Kalama
Location Information
Directions: East on Elm to right at 3rd St S to right at Military Rd to the home on the left
Unparsed Address: 540 MILITARY RD, Kalama, WA 98625
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,578
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Cowlitz County
APN: 40969
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Kalama Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Kalama Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Kalama High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
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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 88° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kalama, WA • 98625
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 1.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$459,000 – $556,000
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