Cape Girardeau County property record for 2233 Melrose Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,911 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,151 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $264,670 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,816 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage May 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 159080009001000000 |
| Primary APN | 159080009001000000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,911 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,645 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,151 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE |
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| City | CAPE GIRARDEAU |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63701-2404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 WESTWOOD SUBD 07/16 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 31S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPE GIRARDEAU |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 881200 |
2233 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Cape Girardeau County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DELMAR FINANCIAL CO |
| May 31, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MISSOURI STATE BANK |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit BANK OF MO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20234943 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202205966 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2404 |
| Document Number | 0202304943 |
| Map Reference | PB 7 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-04943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2404 |
| Document Number | 0202304944 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-04944 |
| Name | DELMAR FINANCIAL CO |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2404 |
| Document Number | 0202205966 |
| Map Reference | PB 7 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-05966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2404 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2404 |
| Document Number | 0202100291 |
| Map Reference | PB 7 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2404 |
| Document Number | 0202100293 |
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| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00293 |
| Name | FIRST MISSOURI STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2233 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2404 |
| Document Number | 0000006482 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3010 HAERTLING LN CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 637018937, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-8937 |
| Document Number | 6483 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6483 |
| Name | BANK OF MO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSON, MO 63755 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2233 Melrose Ave was $1,816.
Source: Cape Girardeau County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cape Girardeau County |
| Municipality | Cape Girardeau City |
| Unified School District | Cape Girardeau 63 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,780 (-) Land $3,180 Building $31,600 | $183,079 (-) Land $16,748 Building $166,331 | |
| 2025 | $1,816.00 | $34,780 Land $3,180 Building $31,600 | $183,079 Land $16,748 Building $166,331 |
| 2023 | $1,721.00 (+8.44%) | $33,130 (+8.52%) Land $3,030 Building $30,100 | $174,360 Land $15,950 Building $158,410 |
| 2022 | $1,587.00 | $30,530 Land $2,790 Building $27,740 | |
| 2021 | $160,700 Land $14,700 Building $146,000 |
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 maps place 2233 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 | 4 (1985–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2001 · 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 2233 Melrose 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 GIRARDEAU PWS serves 39,941 people · EPA ID MO4010136 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Big River Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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