Cowlitz News and Real Estate

Castle Rock, Washington - Castle Rock Real Estate

Castle Rock is a wonderful small rural community located in the Northern end of Cowlitz County about 10 miles North of Kelso right on the junction of Interstate I-5 and Spirit Lake Highway (State Route 504). Castle Rock is considered part of the Longview - Kelso Metropolitan area, with a population of only about 2,200 residents, which agree that this community is a great place to live with a lot to offer.

Surrounded by abundance of natural beauty, wild life and easy access to two of the most outstanding tourist attractions in Washington Estate, The Historic Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and the Spirit Lake Recreational Areas, Castle Rock, no doubt, has plenty to offer to tourist and local alike.

Some of the things attracting many families to this tight-neat family oriented community are the variety of affordable housing, privacy and friendliness, also the dedication to education and kids sports, facing Castle Rock in any sport is always a great challenge.

Castle Rock offers a wide variety of real estate some older small homes in regular city lots from the early 1900's to big new construction homes on big lot of 10 acres or more with some views of Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. Home prices range from under $100,000 to over a $1000,000 depending on size of lot, home, location, age, amenities, among other things.

Learn more about Castle Rock or search Castle Rock homes by visiting Castle Rock real estate page.

Map of Castle Rock.

Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.

Cowlitz County Real Estate Market Report - February 2009

Here are the numbers for the Cowlitz County real estate market on February 2009. This report will is give an inside look at the average and medium prices, average days on the market and what price range is more competitive and what price range is moving (selling) faster.

Cowlitz County real estate - Active Listings at the end of February 2009

Number - 601

Medium Price - $228,900

Average Price - $257,707

Average Days on Market - 148

Cowlitz County Homes - Under Contract (Pending) at the end of February 2009

Number - 39

Medium Price - $179,900

Average Price - $195,967

Average Days on Market - 108

Cowlitz County homes sold on February 2009

Number - 37

Medium Price - $160,000

Average Price - $187,604

Average Day on Market - 84

Most Competitive Price Range - $200,000 thru $249,999

Actives Listings at this price range - 117

Most Active Price Range - $200,000 thru $249,999

Actives - 110

Pending -8

Sold - 4

Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.

Downtown Longview Clean Up

The Longview 1414 Club is looking to spruce up Downtown Longview for the up coming Spring. Starting Sunday March 22^nd, the Club will be starting a series of clean up Sundays in the Longview Downtown area; they'll be working on flower beds and sidewalks. They want to get the word out and invite volunteers and anyone else interested on helping out and lend a hand. Bring your gloves, brooms and rakes.

Come and join the group at 1414 12^th Avenue Longview WA, at 9:00 am on Sundays. For questions about this contact them at 360 425 7260 ask for Dan.

Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.

The 2009 Cowlitz County Home and Garden Show

Once again the 2009 Cowlitz County Home and Garden Show is here. The Lower Columbia Contractors Association (LCCA) is inviting the public to join the fun Saturday March 21st from 9:00 - 6:00 pm and Sunday 22nd from 11-5 in the Cowlitz County Expo Center.

The Cowlitz County Home & Garden Show will be hosting free gardening and many other workshops throughout the day and displaying what's new in Home, Remodeling, Home Decor, and More, all under one roof.  You will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of experts and experience hundreds of products and services.

This family event is more than just learning about gardening, how to fix or dress up a home, you can also take advantage of discounts, gift cards and drawing that business give away. Kids are also welcome to come and enjoy games, small gifts and other treats.    

Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.