St. Louis County property record for 239 E Velma Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,277 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27G-23-0173 |
| Primary APN | 27G-23-0173 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,003 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Basement Area | 268 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 204 ft deep x 164 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Utility Building | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 239 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 | SOUTH CARONDELET SUBURBS LOT PTS 3 & 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH CARONDELET SUBURBS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MO |
| Township / Civil Division | LEMAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 220200 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
239 E Velma Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 1998.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 E VELMA AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63125-2128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000799 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 239 E Velma Ave was $2,277, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | Hancock Place School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,670 (-) Land $9,480 Building $21,190 | $161,400 (-) Land $49,900 Building $111,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,277.00 (+7.3%) | $30,670 Land $9,480 Building $21,190 | $161,400 Land $49,900 Building $111,500 |
| 2024 | $2,122.00 (+5.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,015.00 (+9.75%) | $27,380 (+19.41%) Land $4,850 Building $22,530 | $144,100 Land $25,500 Building $118,600 |
| 2022 | $1,836.00 | $22,930 Land $6,000 Building $16,930 | |
| 2021 | $120,700 Land $31,600 Building $89,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 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 risk around 239 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.
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 |
| 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 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 |
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