Cape Girardeau County property record for 17227 S Hwy 61, Old Appleton, MO 63770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.403 acres (17,555 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,200 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $680 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052070002001000000 |
| Primary APN | 052070002001000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,555 sqft (0.403 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 17227 S HIGHWAY 61 |
|---|---|
| City | OLD APPLETON |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63770-7114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT W1/2 LOT 5 NW |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWEST |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Township / Civil Division | APPLE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 880100 |
17227 S Hwy 61 is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Cape Girardeau County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 34, OLD APPLETON, MO 63770-0034 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202015806 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Property Address | 17227 S HIGHWAY 61, OLD APPLETON, MO 63770 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202016154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-16154 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 17227 S Hwy 61 was $680.
Source: Cape Girardeau County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cape Girardeau County |
| Municipality | Old Appleton Town |
| Unified School District | Oak Ridge R-VI School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,350 (-) Land $250 Building $12,100 | $65,027 (-) Land $1,332 Building $63,695 | |
| 2025 | $680.00 | $12,350 Land $250 Building $12,100 | $65,027 Land $1,332 Building $63,695 |
| 2023 | $646.00 | $11,770 Land $240 Building $11,530 | $61,931 Land $1,269 Building $60,662 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 17227 S Hwy 61 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 19, 2016 · 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 Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1986 · river or lake 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 17227 S Hwy 61 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CAPE PERRY COUNTY PWSD 1 SOUTH serves 8,545 people · EPA ID MO4024096 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
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