There’s something special about a place that invites you to slow down, gather together, and enjoy the simple things in life. Set on just over 1 acre along the river in the charming community of Doty, this unique property offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest where comfort, versatility, and country living come together beautifully. The home features three bedrooms, two offices and a bonus room, along with two complete living spaces—one on each level. Exceptionally well-suited for an in-home business, in-home caretakers, extended household living, or flexible independent living arrangements, each level offers its own full kitchen, laundry, dining area, living room, bedrooms, and bathroom. The layout provides a rare combination of privacy, functionality, and flexibility all under one roof. Outside, there’s room to create the lifestyle you’ve been looking for: a small barn, ample space for a garden and direct river access for fishing, relaxing, and enjoying the fresh PNW air. Nearby recreation is abundant, including Rainbow Falls State Park, the Willapa Hills Trail for biking and horseback riding, hiking, camping, fishing, and swimming. The Washington coast is also within easy reach for scenic drives, beach days, and weekend escapes. Tucked away from the rush of city life yet still accessible to Chehalis and Centralia, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy riverfront living, room to breathe, and a quieter, more intentional way of life.
The Rural Development District is the portion of land in Lewis County not otherwise designated. While the Rural Development District has an overall density designation of one unit per 10 acres, the combinations of steep slopes, tight soils, flood plains, and unbuildable critical areas will provide a wide variety of rural residential densities, and will preserve the rural character of the county while providing reasonable opportunity for any low density development. The purpose of this chapter is to achieve a variety of lot sizes, protect rural character, and protect small rural business which have historically served the citizens of Lewis County.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Convenience store
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Industrial
Bed & breakfast
Medical office
Research & development
Educational/school
Golf related
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chehalis, WA • 98532
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Chehalis. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 451 Elk Creek Rd
$449,757
$243 under list price of $450K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $350K to $700K.