Property Description

Experience sweeping, unobstructed river views from one of Kelso’s most captivating development sites. This 5.6-acre parcel sits directly along the Cowlitz River, offering rare riverfront access, partial sandy-beach frontage, and an elevated vantage point overlooking the water. Behind the site lies the iconic Three Rivers Golf Course, creating a uniquely desirable dual-amenity setting that few properties in Southwest Washington can match. Positioned as Phase II of a proven project Phase I was sold to a national homebuilder and is now the established community known as The Retreat at Rivers Edge. This parcel carries forward the momentum of successful residential development in the area. The property’s RMF zoning allows for a wide spectrum of development paths, including apartments, townhomes, cottage clusters/middle housing, sliver-lot configurations, and senior or independent-living concepts. The buyer to verify. Major infrastructure is already in place, including water, sewer, power, fiber, and a Corps-approved access road, helping streamline early-stage timelines and reduce development barriers. With the site engineered to accommodate approximately 90–94 units, builders gain flexibility to design the product best aligned with today’s market demands. The surrounding corridor continues to experience reinvestment, with improved access to I-5, enhanced transportation routes, and future planned amenities at the neighboring golf course. Its close proximity to major employment centers, schools, and the expanding Kelso/Longview commercial district makes this location ideal for workforce housing, lifestyle-oriented communities, or modern multifamily and middle-housing solutions. As one of the region’s last significant riverfront development opportunities, this parcel combines natural beauty, proven demand, and zoning versatility.

Features
Rooms and Sizes:
Utilities:
Electricity Available, Public Sewer, Water Available
Zoning:
RES
WaterfrontFeatures:
Riverfront
Address Map
Location Text:
S River RD, Kelso
Country:
US
State:
WA
County:
Cowlitz
City:
Kelso
Area:
_82
Zipcode:
98626
Zipcode:
98626
Show Address?:
Yes
Street:
River
Street Suffix:
RD
StreetDirPrefix:
S
Directions:
I-5 / W on Allen / S on S Pacific to S River Road
Floor Number:
0
Longitude:
W123° 4' 53''
Latitude:
N46° 7' 23.3''
Neighborhood
Elementary School:
Wallace
Middle School:
Coweeman
High School:
Kelso
Additional Information
ListingContractDate:
29/11/2025
AssociationFee:
$0
AssociationFee2:
$0
ParcelNumber:
24380
TaxYear:
2024
ListPriceLow:
$0
OriginalListPriceLow:
$0
ListPriceHigh:
$0
OriginalListPriceHigh:
$0
TaxAnnualAmount:
$4,177
CondominiumParkingTax:
$0
CondominiumParkingTax2:
$0
CondominiumStorageTax:
$0
TaxLegalDescription:
817 (KELSO OUTLOT) -KEOL -589 3 -7N -2W HUNTINGTON
TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount:
$0
ListingTerms:
Cash,Conventional,SellerEquityShare
ContractStatusChangeDate:
29/11/2025
ExpirationDate:
25/11/2026
Modification Timestamp:
02/01/2026 15:45:13
Original Entry Timestamp:
30/11/2025 03:03:45
Photos Change Timestamp:
10/12/2025 00:08:53
Broker Information
Office Name:
eXp Realty LLC
List Office Mls Id:
4EXR01
Agent Name:
Shastine Bredlie
Agent ID:
BREDLIES

S River RD Kelso

S River RD, Kelso

5.61 Acre
Visits : 63 in 42 days
$2,400,000
Listing ID #139272942
Basic Details
Property Type :
Land
Listing Type :
For Sale
Listing ID :
139272942
MLS ID :
139272942
Price :
$2,400,000
List Date :
29/11/2025
View :
River
Year Built :
0
Lot Size Acres :
5.61 Acre
Status :
Active
MLS Status :
Active
Days On Market :
41
PropertySubType :
Mixeduse
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