About This Home
Perched in the desirable Butler Acres neighborhood, this lovingly maintained 1952 ranch-style home with finished basement blends timeless character with thoughtful updates and pride of ownership throughout. Warm and inviting, the expansive front living room features beautiful original hardwood floors, oversized windows, natural light, and peaceful views of local wildlife. This charming home offers updates Buyers appreciate most, including new PEX plumbing, new drains, updated electrical, newer windows, newer roof, heat pump, fresh exterior deck paint, and new stainless steel kitchen appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and convection oven with built-in air fryer. Functional layout with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living and dining rooms, office space, and a HUGE lower-level bonus room ideal for hobbies, guests, media room, gym, recreation space, or multigenerational living. Cozy wood-burning fireplaces and abundant storage throughout. Situated on a spacious .23-acre lot with freshly painted deck, raised garden beds, mature landscaping, free-standing hot tub, and room to relax or entertain. Detached garage/shop with additional storage, separate shed, and oversized driveway with parking for RVs, boats, toys, and up to 8 vehicles. Rare combination of vintage charm, meaningful updates, storage, and usable space in a highly desirable Butler Acres location. Welcome home to 602 N 16th Ave, Kelso.
Home Highlights
Property Details
Interior Details
- Basement: Finished
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bonus Room, Den Office, Dining Room, Family Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
- Number of Bedrooms: 4
- Main Level Bedrooms: 2
- Number of Bathrooms: 2
- Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
- Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
- Living Area: 3492 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
- Utilities: Directv, Xfinity
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Tank, Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: utility room, Water Heater Location: lower level
- ✓ Dishwasher
- ✓ Disposal
- ✓ Microwave
- ✓ Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Fireplace,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Electric,Wood
- ✓ Has Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Forced Air,Heat Pump
- ✓ Has Heating
- Heating Fuel: Fireplace
Fireplace & Spa
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
- Spa: Indoor
- ✓ Has a Fireplace
- ✓ Has a Spa
Gas & Electric
- Electric: Company: Cowlitz PUD
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
- Window: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
- Stories: 1
- Levels: One
- Floors: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
View
- ✓ Has a View
- View: Territorial
Exterior Home Features
- Roof: Composition
- Patio / Porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Water Heater
- Vegetation: Garden Space
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Parking & Garage
- Number of Covered Spaces: 2
- Open Parking Spaces: 6
- ✓ No Carport
- ✓ Has a Garage
- ✓ No Attached Garage
- ✓ No Open Parking
- Parking Spaces: 8
- Parking: Driveway,Detached Garage,RV Parking
Frontage
- ✓ Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Kelso
Farm & Range
- ✓ Does Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
Surface & Elevation
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope
- Elevation Units: Feet
Year Built
- Year Built: 1952
- Year Renovated: 1970
Property Type / Style
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
- Structure Type: House
- Architecture: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Building
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
- Condition: Good
- Included in Sale: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Parcel Number: R034890
Price
- List Price: $510,000
- Price Per Sqft: $146
Status Change & Dates
- Possession Timing: Negotiable
Direction & Address
- City: Kelso
- Community: Butler Acres
School Information
- Elementary School: Butler Acres Elem
- Jr High / Middle School: Coweeman Jnr High
- High School: Kelso High
- High School District: Kelso
Listing Agent
- Listing ID: 2521285
Building Area
- Building Area: 3492 Square Feet
Price History
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Listed For Sale | $510,000 | NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2521285 |
| Aug 12, 2018 | ListingRemoved | $349,900 | Agent Provided |
| Jul 16, 2018 | PriceChange | $349,900 | Agent Provided |
| Jul 6, 2018 | Listed For Sale | $359,900 | Agent Provided |
| Nov 4, 2003 | Sold | $129,900 | NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23080833 |