Jefferson County property record for 1538 Kessler Ln, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 936 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 4.13 acres (179,903 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-6.0-14.0-0-000-002.01 |
| Primary APN | 22-6.0-14.0-0-000-002.01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 179,903 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 812 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1538 KESSLER LN |
|---|---|
| City | FESTUS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63028-4842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LR2 |
| Legal Description | TIMBER LOG HOMES LOT 6 & PT SE1/4 NE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBER LOG HOMES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | PLATTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 701403 |
1538 Kessler Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2012.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 KESSLER LN, FESTUS, MO 63028-4842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2012R034992 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Property Address | 1538 KESSLER LN, FESTUS, MO 63028-4842 |
| Document Number | 0000006159 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN EQUITY LOAN SVC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1538 KESSLER LN FESTUS MO 630284842, FESTUS, MO 63028-4842 |
| Document Number | 0000006159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6159 |
| Name | COMMERCE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FESTUS, MO 63028 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Kessler Ln was $1,683, up 8.9% 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 | $26,500 (-) Land $3,200 Building $23,300 | $139,500 (-) Land $17,000 Building $122,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,683.00 (+8.86%) | $26,500 Land $3,200 Building $23,300 | $139,500 (-) Land $17,000 Building $122,500 |
| 2024 | $1,546.00 (+0.06%) | $139,500 (+9.58%) Land $17,000 Building $122,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,545.00 | $24,200 Land $3,200 Building $21,000 | $127,300 Land $17,000 Building $110,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1538 Kessler Ln 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 Kessler Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Brown Dog Networks Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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