St. Louis County property record for 142 E Velma Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 904 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,782 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27G-14-0591 |
| Primary APN | 27G-14-0591 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 646 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 142 E VELMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT LOUIS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63125-2125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | MCDERMOTTS SUBD OF HANCOCK PLACE ADDITION LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDERMOTTS SUBD OF HANCOCK PLACE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MO |
| Township / Civil Division | LEMAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 220200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the St. Stanislaus Seminary listed 1972 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 72001491 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
142 E Velma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2005.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 E VELMA AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63125-2125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051160 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16746 / 2880 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0167462877 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 142 E Velma Ave was $1,782, down 5.9% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | Hancock Place School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,920 (-) Land $8,720 Building $15,200 | $125,900 (-) Land $45,900 Building $80,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,782.00 (-5.86%) | $23,920 Land $8,720 Building $15,200 | $125,900 Land $45,900 Building $80,000 |
| 2024 | $1,893.00 (+5.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,798.00 (+30.48%) | $24,380 (+41.58%) Land $4,470 Building $19,910 | $128,300 Land $23,500 Building $104,800 |
| 2022 | $1,378.00 | $17,220 Land $5,040 Building $12,180 | |
| 2021 | $90,600 Land $26,500 Building $64,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 142 E Velma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 10, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 142 E Velma Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MO AMERICAN ST LOUIS ST CHARLES COUNTIES private · serves 1,111,000 people · EPA ID MO6010716 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 975 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 800 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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