270 Cowlitz St

St. Helens, OR 97051

$539,900
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,279 Sq. Ft.
$237 / Sq. Ft.
2,279
Sq. Ft.
$237
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 2/11/26
Sold 2/11/26

Description

Step back in time with this beautifully updated 1920 Craftsman style home nestled in the heart of Historic Knob Hill. This charming residence features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Upstairs, find a cozy bedroom and versatile extra room, ideal for an office or game room. The spacious master suite sits privately above the attached one-car garage. The main floor features a bedroom and a newly updated bathroom with original clawfoot tub, perfect for soaking away the stresses of the day. The...Step back in time with this beautifully updated 1920 Craftsman style home nestled in the heart of Historic Knob Hill. This charming residence features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Upstairs, find a cozy bedroom and versatile extra room, ideal for an office or game room. The spacious master suite sits privately above the attached one-car garage. The main floor features a bedroom and a newly updated bathroom with original clawfoot tub, perfect for soaking away the stresses of the day. The kitchen includes stainless steal gas range and dishwasher. High ceilings and hardwood floors grace the downstairs and wall to wall carpet add comfort to the upstairs. The views of the Columbia River, Mountains and downtown St. Helens are stunning from the property. Enjoy easy access to a newly revitalized riverfront, offering scenic views of the Columbia River, green spaces, local shops and eateries just a short five minute walk away. The location makes a easy trip to the Portland metro area, so schedule your showing this property will not last long!
  1. Listed by Jeff Yarbor • Keller Williams Sunset Corridor

Property Details for 270 Cowlitz Street

Style
Craftsman
Subdivision
Knob Hill
Parking Features
Off Street, On Street
View
City, Mountain, River
Garage Spaces
1.00
Parking Total
1.00
LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2026 10:50 AM

Property Details for 270 Cowlitz Street

StatusSold
MLS #667584005
Days on Market123
Taxes$2,586 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
CountyColumbia County
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Location

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Sold By Premiere Property Group, LLC

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Building Information for 270 Cowlitz Street

Stories3Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

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$2,836 per month

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Principal and Interest

$2,620

Property Taxes

$216

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 270 Cowlitz Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Directions: Columbia Blvd-R on 1st-R on Cowlitz-Hard R on 2nd-L on Cowlitz
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lewis & Clark
  • High School: St Helens
  • High School 2: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: St Helens
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,585.78
  • Parcel Number: 9437
  • Tax Legal Description: See Exhibit A See Exhibit B
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4356.0
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft3000to4999
  • Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 Sq Ft
  • SqFt Source: Seller
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1920
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Wall Unit
  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Heating Description: Forced Air
  • Hot Water Description: Electricity
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Waterfront Description: Other
  • Water Name: Columbia River
Interior Features
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
  • SqFt Calculated: 1495
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 784
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1223
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 272
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 3
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Additional Features: High Ceilings
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance
  • Kitchen Room Features: Dishwasher, Gas Appliances
  • Kitchen Room Additional Features: Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace
  • Living Room additional Features: High Ceilings
  • Living Room Level: Main
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 0.0
  • Baths Main Level Full: 2
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
  • Baths Main Level Total: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Baths Partial: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 0.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Utility Room
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Cable, Satellite
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Security Features: Unknown
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 2279

Property History for 270 Cowlitz Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579654516

$270,000

+8.8% / yr

Aug 18, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #316846264

$175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579654516

$270,000

+8.8% / yr

08/18/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #316846264

$175,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 270 Cowlitz Street

Taxable ValueLand$63,760Additions$102,490Total$166,250
Tax Record2025$2,679 ($223 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,502 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,502 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,274 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,356 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningSH:ARCountyCOLUMBIAAPN4103-BD-08200Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 270 Cowlitz Street

This home is within St Helens School District 502.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Public - K to 5
St Helens Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
St Helens High School
Public - 9 to 12
St. Helens Virtual Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
PublicK to 5

St Helens Middle School
Public6 to 8

St Helens High School
Public9 to 12

St. Helens Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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