Cape Girardeau County property record for 2431 Melrose Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $91,900 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,059 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 159080010008000000 |
| Primary APN | 159080010008000000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 170 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2431 MELROSE AVE |
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| City | CAPE GIRARDEAU |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63701-2347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS 2 & 3 BLK 7 ALMA SCHRADER SUBD 06/56 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 31S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALMA SCHRADER SUBD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPE GIRARDEAU |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 881200 |
2431 Melrose Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Cape Girardeau County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 CLOVERDALE RANCH RD, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-3431 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20126492 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007900 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE GIRARDEAU MO |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2431 MELROSE AVE, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-2347 |
| Document Number | 0202104742 |
| Map Reference | PB 6 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-04742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 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 | 296 CLOVERDALE RANCH RD, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-3431 |
| Document Number | 0202104743 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-04743 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2431 Melrose Ave was $1,059.
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 | $20,290 (-) Land $2,550 Building $17,740 | $106,760 (-) Land $13,398 Building $93,362 | |
| 2025 | $1,059.00 | $20,290 Land $2,550 Building $17,740 | $106,760 Land $13,398 Building $93,362 |
| 2023 | $1,003.00 | $19,310 Land $2,420 Building $16,890 | $101,676 Land $12,760 Building $88,916 |
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 2431 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2008–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2431 Melrose 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 94% of the US · lower than 91% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 420 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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