Phelps County property record for 17997 Co Rd 3540, Saint James, MO 65559
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,448 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 3.8 acres (165,528 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,262 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13475.01 |
| Primary APN | 13475.01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,448 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,724 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 165,528 sqft (3.8 acres) |
| Utility Building | 2,400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 13475.01 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17997 COUNTY ROAD 3540 |
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 65559-7114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRACTIONAL PART SE1/4 SW1/4 SEC 21 TWP 37 N RNG 6 W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | PHELPS MO |
| Township / Civil Division | MERAMEC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 891000 |
17997 Co Rd 3540 is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 1996.
Source: Phelps County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17997 COUNTY ROAD 3540, SAINT JAMES, MO 65559-7114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 1996 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 1987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17997 Co Rd 3540 was $2,262.
Source: Phelps County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Phelps County |
| Unified School District | St. James R-I School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,240 (-) Land $2,860 Building $51,380 | ||
| 2025 | $2,262.00 | $54,240 Land $2,860 Building $51,380 | $292,920 Land $15,170 Building $277,750 |
| 2024 | $2,262.00 (+10.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,040.00 (-0.49%) | $49,040 Land $2,110 Building $46,930 | $265,570 Land $11,270 Building $254,300 |
| 2022 | $2,050.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17997 Co Rd 3540 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17997 Co Rd 3540 is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 85% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Aptitude Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wave Internet Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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