Jefferson County property record for 1538 Harness Rd, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,304 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 222.104.00000066 |
| Primary APN | 222.104.00000066 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1538 HARNESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | FESTUS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63028-5403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Description | DEGEARE ACRES LOT 2 & DEGEARE ACRES 2 LOT 2 (67/7) |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEGEARE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | PLATTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 701403 |
1538 Harness Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 HARNESS RD, FESTUS, MO 63028-5403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014367 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Harness Rd was $1,304, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Elementary School District | Jefferson County R-VII School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,100 (-) Land $1,100 Building $21,000 | $115,900 (-) Land $5,600 Building $110,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,304.00 (+1.01%) | $22,100 Land $1,100 Building $21,000 | $115,900 (-) Land $5,600 Building $110,300 |
| 2024 | $1,291.00 (+0.08%) | $115,900 (+9.03%) Land $5,600 Building $110,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,290.00 | $20,200 Land $1,100 Building $19,100 | $106,300 Land $5,600 Building $100,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1538 Harness Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1997–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2006 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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 1538 Harness Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 72% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 12 serves 3,300 people · EPA ID MO6024304 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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