229 E Velma Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63125 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 229 E Velma Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63125

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 836 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,123 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$32,600 (Mar 2015)
Tax Bill	$1,764 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`27G-14-0711`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`27G-14-0711`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	836 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	836 sqft
Game Room	Game Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	3,123 sqft (0.072 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	229 E VELMA AVE
City	SAINT LOUIS
State	MO
Zip	63125-2128
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Description	EAST HANCOCK PLACE LOT 10
Legal Subdivision	EAST HANCOCK PLACE
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MO
Township / Civil Division	LEMAY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	220200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the St. Stanislaus Seminary listed 1972 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 72001491

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

229 E Velma Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2022.

Source: St. Louis County records, as of October 8, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2770 RIEBOLD DR, ARNOLD, MO 63010-3241
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 17, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 17, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 6, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201570
Deed Book / Page	21422 / 409
Last Transfer Date	Dec 6, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000000403
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MO
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2022
Property Address	229 E VELMA AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63125-2128
Document Number	2022121500403
Map Reference	MB 5 PG 55
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2022
Instrument	2022121500403
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2770 RIEBOLD DR, ARNOLD, MO 63010-3241

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	2770 RIEBOLD DR, ARNOLD, MO 63010-3241

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 E Velma Ave was $1,764, down 2.6% from the year before.

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Missouri
County	St. Louis County
Unified School District	Hancock Place School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$23,670 (-) Land $6,950 Building $16,720	$124,600 (-) Land $36,600 Building $88,000
2025	$1,764.00 (-2.65%)	$23,670 Land $6,950 Building $16,720	$124,600 Land $36,600 Building $88,000
2024	$1,812.00 (+5.29%)
2023	$1,721.00 (+12.93%)	$23,330 (+22.53%) Land $3,550 Building $19,780	$122,800 Land $18,700 Building $104,100
2022	$1,524.00	$19,040 Land $4,010 Building $15,030
2021			$100,200 Land $21,100 Building $79,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 229 E Velma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 10, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 229 E Velma Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MO AMERICAN ST LOUIS ST CHARLES COUNTIES private · serves 1,111,000 people · EPA ID MO6010716
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Feb 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless	800 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20