Experience the peaceful beauty of Pacific Northwest living from this spacious 3,500± sq. ft. daylight rambler on 1 acre, bordered by a year-round fish-bearing creek with a steep, timbered hillside beyond, creating a beautiful natural backdrop. Relax on the covered, waterproof deck while listening to the flowing water, watching wild ducks and native wildlife, or enjoying the serenity of your own backyard. Thoughtfully updated, this home blends comfort, functionality, and timeless charm. Flexible living spaces include 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on the main level, plus a fully finished daylight basement with its own entrance, additional living area, second kitchen, expansive family room, fireplace, and versatile space ideal for multi-generational living, guests, hobbies, a home office, or recreation. Features include two fireplaces, an energy-efficient heat pump, 80-gallon hybrid water heater, covered patio, garden space, established landscaping, and a durable metal roof over the original structure. Conveniently located between Chehalis and Centralia with access west to Raymond and the Washington Coast. Enjoy nearby Rainbow Falls State Park, the Willapa Hills Trail, and the Chehalis River, offering hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and year-round outdoor recreation. Come experience the comfort, flexibility, and peaceful setting this unique property has to offer.
Active
Listed by: eXp Realty • Aleta Lewton
Price cut: $10K (5/20)
$550,000
451 Elk Creek, Chehalis, WA 98532
3beds
3,517sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
1.07 Acres Lot
$541,900 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered patioGarden spaceEnergy-efficient heat pumpEstablished landscapingFlexible living spacesCovered waterproof deckExpansive family room
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Listed by:
Aleta Lewton,
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2453312
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Fireplace Insert, Heat Pump, Wood
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,517
- Total interior livable area: 3,517 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace
Lot
- Size: 1.07 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 019973003000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Lewis County PUD
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Doty
Location
- Region: Chehalis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $560,300
- Annual tax amount: $684
- Date on market: 11/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 221 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$541,900
$515,000 - $569,000
$2,549/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $550,000-1.8%$156/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2453312 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $560,000$159/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2453312 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $750 -2.6% | $560,300 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $770 +0.8% | $541,300 +2% |
| 2023 | $764 +23.5% | $530,500 +60% |
| 2021 | $619 -7.3% | $331,600 +16.1% |
| 2020 | $668 | $285,700 +3.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $276,300 +30.7% |
| 2018 | $878 | $211,400 +12.1% |
| 2017 | $878 -6.9% | $188,500 |
| 2016 | $943 -38.5% | $188,500 -8.5% |
| 2015 | $1,533 +1.7% | $205,900 |
| 2013 | $1,508 | $205,900 -2.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $211,300 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $217,000 |
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