Sold31d on market

614 Alder Street

Centralia, WA, 98531 • 98531 • Lewis County

$420,000

$196/sqft

5Beds

3Baths

2,143Sqft

0.23 acLot

1946Built

Property DNA

6 highlights

1 1/2 Story Style

Built 1946 · 80 years of history

Centralia

98531

Outdoor Living

Dining Room · Fireplace · Wet Bar

2 Fireplaces

Wood Burning · Main Level: 2 · Fireplace

Garage

Detached Garage

Engineered Hardwood & Hardwood & Softwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

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Listed 31 days ago · 40 views

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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31 days on market

Established listing

$196/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

High

This home ranks in the top 29% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1946

Attention Investors! Opportunity knocks! This 5 bedroom home (& could be more) is only 2 blocks from Centralia College. The house would make an ideal rental property. It has 3 separate entrances & could easily serve the needs of 5+. Easy to create steady rental income. Hard to find larger lot w/open space bordering the back yard. Kitchen & bathrooms have been updated, but the original charm still shines through. Kitchen updates include a double oven, copper countertops & stainless appliances. Primary bedroom on the main floor w/a half bath. One car garage w/plenty of parking & additional storage. Easy access for the I-5 commuter too! Come check it out before someone else seizes this hard to find opportunity!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights half bath, double oven, and stainless appliances as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,615/month

Principal & Interest$2,055

Property Tax$420

Insurance$140

Down payment20% ($84,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $336,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1946

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

CoolingNone

Parking1 Garage space

Lot10,018 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Style1 1/2 Story

Year built1946

Stories1

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding

Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Centralia / Available, Sewer Connected, Company: City of Centralia

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached Garage

BasementNone

Fireplaces2

Lot10,018 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98531

ZoningR-8

Annual tax$3,899

Parcel003565000000

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

10 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher

Double Oven

Refrigerator

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Dishwasher(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Flooring

Engineered Hardwood

Hardwood

Laminate

Softwood

Vinyl

Heating

Fireplace

Forced Air

Electric

Natural Gas

Wood

Cooling

None

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Main Level: 2

Fireplace

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached Garage

Construction

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Dining Room

Fireplace

Wet Bar

Lot Features

Paved

Deck

Fenced-Partially

Gas Available

High Speed Internet

Outbuildings

Room details

16 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Bathroom Full

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market31

Est. value$419,800

Est. rent$2,771/mo

Tax rate0.64%

Price/sqft$196

On marketJan 4, 2026

PostedNov 10, 2025

Last sold$420,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedApr 6, 2026

Tour days6

How are the schools in Centralia?

3 schools rated nearby

Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

0.4 mi

Centralia Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

1.4 mi

Centralia High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.0 mi

Location

Centralia, WA, 98531

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Price history

9 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 6, 2026Sold$420,000$196NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 12, 2026Pending Sale$420,000$196NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jan 30, 2026Price Change$420,000$196NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Dec 29, 2025Price Change$430,000$201NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 10, 2025Listed For Sale$445,000$208NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 29, 2022Sold$430,000$201NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 2, 2022Pending Sale$430,000$201NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 25, 2022Listed For Sale$430,000$201NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 20, 2015Sold$139,900$65NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$420,000

Mar 6, 2026•$196/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$420,000

Feb 12, 2026•$196/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$420,000

Jan 30, 2026•$196/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$430,000

Dec 29, 2025•$201/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$445,000

Nov 10, 2025•$208/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$430,000

Apr 29, 2022•$201/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$430,000

Apr 2, 2022•$201/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$430,000

Mar 25, 2022•$201/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$139,900

Jul 20, 2015•$65/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Tax history

13 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2025$3,776$432,500

Apr 7, 2024$3,891$430,500

Apr 7, 2023$2,816$430,500

Apr 7, 2021$2,945$298,200

Apr 7, 2020$2,250$254,100

Apr 7, 2019$2,503$223,000

Apr 7, 2018$2,307$190,200

Apr 7, 2017$2,307$172,800

Apr 7, 2016$1,837$181,800

Apr 7, 2015$1,545$150,600

Apr 7, 2013$1,424$150,600

Apr 7, 2011—$144,600

Apr 7, 2010—$153,600

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Centralia, WA • Lewis County

Nearby cities

CentraliaChehalisLaceyOlympiaRainierRochesterTeninoTumwater

Nearby zip codes

985319853298544

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Est. value$419,800

Est. rent$2,771/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$2,467/mo

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