Buchanan County property record for 1520 5th Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,066 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $72,900 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $621 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Feb 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 06-2.0-04-002-002-054.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-2.0-04-002-002-054.000 |
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| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1520 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64505-2117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | SUB:WALKER'S SECOND LOT:4 BLK:14LGL DESC: |
| Legal Subdivision | WALKERS SECOND |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1520 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 5TH AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMELENDING |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202012099 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3756 / 902 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1520 5TH AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2117 |
| Document Number | 003756/902 |
| Book / Page | 3756 / 902 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020012099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | PREFERRED TITLE/STATE JOSEPH LLC, PREFERRED TTL OF ST JOSEPH L |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1520 5TH AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2117 |
| Document Number | 2020012100 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020012100 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1520 5TH AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2117 |
| Document Number | 2017001482 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017001482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1520 5TH AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2117 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 5th Ave was $621, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Municipality | St. Joseph City |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $621.00 (+0.16%) | $8,710 Land $720 Building $7,990 | $45,830 Land $3,780 Building $42,050 |
| 2024 | $620.00 (+16.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $532.00 (-0.56%) | $8,150 (-) Land $720 Building $7,430 | $42,900 Land $3,780 Building $39,120 |
| 2022 | $535.00 | $8,150 Land $720 Building $7,430 | |
| 2021 | $42,900 Land $3,780 Building $39,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1520 5th Ave; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1984–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1520 5th Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 94% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 JOSEPH private · serves 89,171 people · EPA ID MO1010714 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| United Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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