438 Front Ave SW

1,101 Sq. Ft.
$231 / Sq. Ft.
1,101
Sq. Ft.
$231
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 1923 craftsman style home is in town next to schools and within walking distance of shopping. Bring some modern upgrades to this 2- bedroom, 1 bath home while keeping the charm of the original fir floors and wide trim. The unfinished basement could be another bedroom, den or office. Keep cozy by the fireplace in the living room during the colder months. Enjoy the private patio and level, fenced backyard during the warmer months. Do the work yourself and build some sweat equity. Use the detached...This 1923 craftsman style home is in town next to schools and within walking distance of shopping. Bring some modern upgrades to this 2- bedroom, 1 bath home while keeping the charm of the original fir floors and wide trim. The unfinished basement could be another bedroom, den or office. Keep cozy by the fireplace in the living room during the colder months. Enjoy the private patio and level, fenced backyard during the warmer months. Do the work yourself and build some sweat equity. Use the detached 1-car garage with attached carport as a workshop or storage while you work on your house. Both sides of the lot are on city streets for easy access. Like to fish or just enjoy the river? Nearby Cowlitz River can be accessed on foot or by car and boat ramps are just minutes away.
  1. Listed by Kristi Tausch • CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors
  2. Listed by Gary A. Fox • CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors

Property Details for 438 Front Avenue Southwest

Community Name
Castle Rock
School District
Castle Rock
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
02-09-2026
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 04:32 PM

Property Details for 438 Front Avenue Southwest

StatusActive
MLS #2477667
Days on Market2
Cumulative Days on Market2
Taxes$2,401 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,698 SF
CountyCowlitz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors
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Building Information for 438 Front Avenue Southwest

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,698 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,440 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,240

Property Taxes

$200

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 438 Front Avenue Southwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Area: 414 - North County
  • Elementary School: Castle Rock Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Castle Rock Mid
  • High School: Castle Rock High
  • Directions: I-5 exit 48, west on Huntington Ave S. Left on D St Sw, right on Front Ave SW to address. Home is on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2026
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Carport-Detached, Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Detached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: basement
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Rec Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant, Wall Unit(s)
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: gas
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Rec Room
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Cowlitz PUD
  • Sewer Company: City of Castle Rock
  • Water Company: City of Castle Rock
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: assessors
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: Short Sale
  • Photos Count: 24
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved
  • Lot Size Source: assessors
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 30283
  • Building Condition: Fair
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1101
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1101
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1101.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 438 Front Avenue Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Price Change

RMLS #267544957

$254,500—
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS #267544957

$269,500—
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2477667

$254,500—
Feb 6, 2026

Cancelled

RMLS #707882936

—
Jul 24, 2025

Expired

RMLS #707882936

—
Feb 20, 2025

Pending

RMLS #707882936

—
Feb 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS #707882936

$269,500—
Jul 7, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1769655

$238,500—
Jul 7, 2021

Sold

RMLS #21439970

$238,500—
May 25, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1769655

—
May 25, 2021

Pending

RMLS #21439970

—
May 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1769655

$238,500—
May 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

RMLS #21439970

$238,500—
Jul 1, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465464140

$238,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Price Change

RMLS #267544957

$254,500
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS #267544957

$269,500
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2477667

$254,500
02/06/2026

Cancelled

RMLS #707882936

—
07/24/2025

Expired

RMLS #707882936

—
02/20/2025

Pending

RMLS #707882936

—
02/05/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS #707882936

$269,500
07/07/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1769655

$238,500
07/07/2021

Sold

RMLS #21439970

$238,500
05/25/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1769655

—
05/25/2021

Pending

RMLS #21439970

—
05/06/2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1769655

$238,500
05/06/2021

Listed (Active)

RMLS #21439970

$238,500
07/01/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465464140

$238,500

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

Public Records for 438 Front Avenue Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$35,840Additions$241,760Total$277,600
Tax Record2024$2,096 ($175 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt795 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt795 SqFtStories1StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyCOWLITZAPN30283Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 438 Front Avenue Southwest

This home is within Castle Rock School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Castle Rock Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Castle Rock Middle School
Public6 to 8

Castle Rock High School
Public9 to 12

Castle Rock 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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438 Front Avenue Southwest is a single family home for sale in Castle Rock, WA 98611. This property was listed for sale on February 9, 2026 by CENTURY 21 Lund, Realtors, it's currently listed at $254,500. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 7, 2021. This listing's school district is Castle Rock School District. Nearby schools include Castle Rock Elementary School, Castle Rock Middle School and Castle Rock High School. 438 Front Avenue Southwest is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,101 sqft single family home built in 1923.

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