Relocating
1. The 2025 Chehalis Market: A Rare Value Opportunity
• Affordable Gateway: As of December 2025, Chehalis remains one of the most affordable entry points in the South Sound. With the median home price correcting to approximately $330,000–$342,000, families are finding nearly 20% more value than last year.
• Neighborhood Spotlight: Explore Evergreen Grove for new construction or West Street for character homes with walkable access to the revitalized downtown plaza.
• The “Amazon Effect”: With 1,000 new jobs coming to the Rush Road corridor, rental and starter home inventory is moving fast. Secure your move in date at least 4 weeks in advance to beat the 2026 spring surge.
2. Navigating the 2025 “Imagine Chehalis” Construction
• Downtown Changes: Lane reductions on NW Pacific Ave and new pedestrian plazas between Pacific and Market Blvd are reshaping traffic flow.
• Bypass Strategies: AMC Moving uses real time routing to avoid the Chamber Way bottleneck, leveraging Louisiana Avenue and Airport Road to keep trucks on schedule.
3. Your 98532 New Resident Checklist
• REAL ID Compliance: As of May 7, 2025, federal REAL ID laws are in effect. Visit the Chehalis DOL on Kresky Ave to upgrade to an Enhanced Driver License (EDL).
• Utility Setup: Chehalis transitioned to monthly billing in 2025. Set up water, sewer, and storm accounts at Public Works (2007 NE Kresky Ave). A $200 deposit and photo ID are required.
• School Enrollment: The Chehalis School District (Go Bearcats!) uses Skyward Family Access for new registrations. AMC Moving prioritizes unloading your “Office/Documents” boxes so you have proof of residency ready.
• Garbage Service: Within city limits, garbage service via LeMay, Inc. is mandatory.
4. Why Relocate with AMC Moving?
• Historic Safe Move Ins: Specialized low vibration dollies protect the 100 year old hardwoods of Seminary Hill.
• Industrial Grade Protection: Heavy duty floor runners and padded door jamb guards safeguard brand new finishes in Evergreen Grove.
• Flood Zone Savvy: AMC Moving knows which areas of the flats require specific timing and access, ensuring your belongings are never at risk during the wet season.
Start Your Next Chapter in the Rose City
Don’t let the logistics of the Exit 77 interchange or the new downtown plazas stress your family. While you enjoy a celebratory “welcome home” meal at Mackinaw’s or take the kids to the Chehalis Spray Park, AMC Moving handles the heavy lifting. Ready for a specialized Chehalis relocation? Request Your Free Relocation Strategy and discover the AMC Moving difference.
