Cowlitz County Real Estate

Welcome to Cowlitz County, Washington—a hidden gem nestled between the majestic Cascade Mountains and the sparkling waters of the Columbia River. With its rich history, vibrant communities, and breathtaking natural landscapes, Cowlitz County offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm.

Cowlitz County is known for its friendly atmosphere and diverse population, making it a wonderful place to call home. The county seat, Kelso, boasts a charming downtown area filled with local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Just a stone's throw away, Longview offers beautiful parks and a thriving arts scene, highlighted by the stunning Lake Sacajawea, perfect for picnics, walking trails, and family activities.

For nature enthusiasts, Cowlitz County is a paradise. Explore the lush forests of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest or take a scenic drive along the Columbia River Gorge, where you'll find endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping. The county is also home to the iconic Mount St. Helens, a must-visit for those eager to witness the power of nature and its ongoing transformation.

Cowlitz County is not just about natural beauty; it also offers a variety of community events and festivals throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among residents. With excellent schools, healthcare facilities, and a focus on sustainability, it's no wonder that Cowlitz County is attracting families and individuals looking for a balanced lifestyle.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, Cowlitz County welcomes you with open arms. Discover your dream home in this enchanting region and become part of a community that truly feels like family!

Newest Listings in Cowlitz County

$490,000

134693943 MLS

Fantastic investment opportunity! This recently built townhouse-style duplex offers two well-appointed units, each featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1,513 square feet. High ceilings and recessed lighting enhance the main living areas, while the kitchens showcase quartz countertops, shaker cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Each primary suite includes a walk-in closet, recessed lighting, and an adjoining full bathroom. Both units feature double-pane vinyl windows, forced-air heating with heat pumps, concrete patios, fully fenced yards, and an attached single-car garage. Conveniently located near I-5, schools, parks, and everyday amenities, this property combines modern finishes with practical features. Well and septic service help limit utility expenses, supporting the advertised 7.7% capitalization rate. Also, very strong tenant history! You may be able to build additional units on this parcel. Don’t miss the opportunity to add this duplex to your investment portfolio!

364 CEMETERY RD, Castle Rock

$450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 718615869 MLS

Welcome to 954, a stunningly reimagined storybook home offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an ideal blend of classic architectural character with modern living. Framed by manicured lawns and mature landscaping, the exterior instantly captivates with its white stucco finish, iconic red brick chimney, and high-gabled entry archway. Inside, the light filled main level features arched doorways, solid wood doors with vintage glass knobs, and a cozy living room centered around an pellet fed fireplace perfect for crisp fall nights. Downstairs, expand your imagination with a large non-conforming recreation room and your very own private sauna. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is an entertainers dream, complete with a massive covered back patio, a sparkling outdoor pool, raised garden beds, and a tool shed. Situated right in the heart of Woodland, you're just a short stroll from vibrant local dining and scenic Horseshoe Lake, making this exceptional home a true must see.

954 PARK ST, Woodland

$485,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 750462160 MLS

Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with numerous recent upgrades and plenty of space for parking, storage, and outdoor enjoyment. Improvements within the past 18 months include a new roof, updated front and back porches, a new electrical panel, a new heat pump, a handicap-accessible ramp and door, and a walk-in shower. The property offers a 3-car garage with RV parking, plus ample additional parking. Mature landscaping, including beautiful sycamore, pine, and plum trees, provides shade and privacy. A 10X20 Tuff Shed with a wood floor provides excellent additional storage. Inside, the home offers ample storage in the kitchen and bathrooms, along with hallway shelving that can serve as a pantry. Included appliances are the stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer, two washing machines, and freezers. One chest freezer is in the garage and another is in the laundry area. A closed-in porch leading toward the garage offers additional flexible space for storage, hobbies, or simply relaxing while enjoying the windows and surrounding scenery. The property has city water and a septic system, which was pumped approximately 18 months ago. Enjoy the peaceful setting from the back porch, where you may catch a glimpse of deer in the early morning. With its recent updates, accessible features, oversized garage, RV parking, mature trees, and abundant storage, this home offers comfort, functionality, and plenty of room to make your own.

505 HAWTHORNE ST, Kelso

$589,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 769852272 MLS

Longview -- COAL CREEK -- 1 ACRE -- 4 Bedroom / 3.25 Bathroom -- 3,099 Sqft -- Living Room w/ Fireplace -- UPDATED Kitchen w/ Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Induction Cooktop, Double Oven, Island, Eating Area -- Pantry -- 2nd Dining Area or Office/Den -- Primary Suite w/ Walk-in Closet & Full Bath w/ Jetted Tub -- Laundry Room -- Bonus Room Above Garage -- Skylights -- FINISHED Daylight Basement w/ Family Room -- Additional Bedroom -- Full Bathroom -- LARGE Storage Room -- Many Updates Throughout -- Vaulted -- Vinyl Windows -- LVP Flooring (New in 2025) -- Hot Tub -- Forced Air Heating w/ Ductless AC (New in 2022) -- Covered Front Porch -- HardiPlank Siding -- NEWER Roof (2022) -- Leaf Filter Gutters -- Attached Double Garage w/ Opener -- Circular Driveway -- Deck off Main Level PLUS Lower Deck -- RV Parking -- Trees -- Garden Space -- Dead End Street -- Less than 15 Minutes to Downtown Longview -- 1 Hour to PDX

130 MOSSWOOD LN, Longview

$559,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 492365048 MLS

The best part of a busy day? Coming home to a place that makes you forget the rush. Quiet cul-de-sac living, beautifully landscaped grounds, and timeless custom craftsmanship come together in one of Longview’s established neighborhoods. Inside, the thoughtful layout offers a natural balance of comfort and functionality, with a spacious family room and a well-appointed kitchen featuring a pantry and plenty of room to gather. Upstairs, the primary suite is a retreat of its own, complete with vaulted ceilings, a jetted soaking tub, and French doors opening to a private deck. An adjoining bonus room adds flexibility for a home office, nursery, craft space, or cozy reading nook. Outside, the beautifully maintained corner lot features a patio for entertaining, an automatic sprinkler system, and striking stone accents that add character and curb appeal. A spacious three-car garage, oversized driveway with additional parking, and generous attic storage provide room for everything life brings. And the location makes it even better. Enjoy the privacy of a peaceful residential setting while remaining just minutes from Longview’s shopping, dining, parks, schools, and everyday conveniences. A home designed to adapt to your needs, this is a home that delivers on both the little details and the bigger picture. BONUS: Fresh paint and new flooring throughout.

1 MONTERREY PL, Longview

$185,000

784393700 MLS

Level 2 build-ready acres in the Yale Valley with a backdrop of trees offering privacy and seclusion. Infrastructure is in place with a shared well, perc approval for a 4 bedroom septic system and power stubbed to the site. Located on a short private road that services just 4 properties, this property offers the quiet life you have been seeking! This area is home to exceptional nature and recreation with Swift Reservoir, Cresap & Speelyai Bays, Saddle Dam, the Lewis River, Siouxon Creek Falls, Gifford Pinchot Forest and Mt. St. Helens (in addition to so much more!) virtually in your backyard! However, you'll never have to leave to appreciate nature with your own treed oasis here perfectly set-up for your dream home or getaway. Come see why this exactly what you have been looking for!

115 Barton WAY, Ariel

$185,000

333553271 MLS

What makes this 2 AC property special is its tucked away location on a small private road in the epic Yale Valley; with flat ground making it easy to build and offering tons of room to spread out. This property features a beautiful crop of Douglas Fir and ready to use trails. Power is stubbed to the site. Property is served with a shared well and is approved for a 4 bedroom pressure distribution septic system. With only 4 properties on the dead-end private road, the setting is quiet and peaceful. Flat useable acreage with so many options to build your dream home as well as ADU's with a sq footage size up to 1200 SF (garage is not included in square footage) are an outright permitted use in Cowlitz County. Room to build the shop or out building(s) of your dream too! Not only is this property stand-alone gorgeous, but it happens to be located in one of the most beautiful areas in the Pacific Northwest, with stunning reservoirs, forests and rivers in every direction. Hiking, hunting, fishing, ATVing, paddle boarding, and camping are so incredibly accessible- not to mention that you have your own private location for a fire pit and star gazing! Such a special area, it's the jackpot of rural living and unbeatable recreation. Make this your new address!

129 Barton WAY, Ariel

$749,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 730642100 MLS

Stunning river views, a custom home, and peaceful seclusion await on just over 2 acres! This beautifully maintained home offers an open, airy layout with soaring vaulted ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, and high-end finishes throughout. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Main-level primary suite with deck access, walk-in closet, and luxurious ensuite with a walk-in shower and jetted tub. A second main-level bedroom with attached bathroom! Upstairs offers an additional bedroom, large loft, and vaulted bonus room. Enjoy breathtaking views, beautiful landscaping, and outdoor living with a large, covered deck, patio and fenced yard. Huge basement with tons of potential! Recent updates include a newer roof, exterior paint, and heat pump. RV parking and an attached 2-car garage complete this incredible property!

117 RIVERSCAPE RD, Kalama

$545,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 256175924 MLS

Room to breathe on 1.35 level, tree-lined acres in Kalama! This 2005 one-level ranch gives you 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,840 sq ft of easy main-floor living, with a 2-car attached garage and space for all your gear. Vaulted and high ceilings and ceiling fans make the living areas feel open and bright, and a cozy wood stove anchors the living room for chilly Northwest evenings. The kitchen is made for cooking and gathering: double oven, built-in microwave, dishwasher, range hood, stainless steel appliances, a handy pantry and a refrigerator plumbed for an ice maker. The primary suite is on the main level with a walk-in closet. A separate utility room keeps laundry tucked away. Step outside and the property delivers. Start a garden, gather around the fire pit, store tools in the shed and use the outbuilding for projects or storage. There is RV parking and RV/boat storage, so bring the toys. Trees and woods surround the property. Enjoy public water, a septic system, no HOA and no CC&R. Come see the space, the setting and the possibilities!

210 GREAT NORTHERN RD, Kalama

$179,900

241321458 MLS

An idyllic lifestyle awaits with this tucked away 2 AC tract in the Yale Valley; home to elk, wildlife, beautiful reservoirs and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mt. St. Helens a short distance away. This homesite is private with its location on a dead-end private road that serves only 4 properties in total. A beautiful stand of Douglas Fir is yours to enhance the location of your new home or getaway. The flat acreage is conducive for the addition of an ADU and shop. The property is served with a shared well, surveyed corners and is perc approved for a 4 bedroom septic. Located equal distance between Battle Ground and Woodland, this property offers a rural retreat with easy access to I5 and major shopping. Nothing else quite like the Yale Valley-super special, come see why!

122 Barton WAY, Ariel

$520,000

443862051 MLS

Fantastic investment opportunity! This recently built townhouse-style duplex offers two well-appointed units, each featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1,513 square feet. High ceilings and recessed lighting enhance the main living areas, while the kitchens showcase quartz countertops, shaker cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Each primary suite includes a walk-in closet, recessed lighting, and an adjoining full bathroom. Both units feature double-pane vinyl windows, forced-air heating with heat pumps, concrete patios, fully fenced yards, and an attached single-car garage. Conveniently located near I-5, schools, parks, and everyday amenities, this property combines modern finishes with practical features. Well and septic service help limit utility expenses, supporting the advertised 8% capitalization rate. You may be able to build additional units on this parcel. Don’t miss the opportunity to add this duplex to your investment portfolio!

352 CEMETERY RD, Castle Rock

$175,000

413552946 MLS

A gem of a property tucked away in the Yale Valley; this 2 AC treed homesite is ready for your vision. Property is perc approved for a 4 bedroom pressure distribution septic system. All corners are surveyed and property is served by a shared well. Flat acreage with room for you to spread out, plenty of room for your shop & ADU. Sweet location in small community near recreation; heaven!

108 Barton WAY, Ariel

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