257 Ruth St, Ozark, MO 65721 Property Records

Christian County property record for 257 Ruth St, Ozark, MO 65721

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 775 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.402 acres (17,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$65,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$632 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-0.8-28-4-7-13`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-0.8-28-4-7-13`
Alternative APN	`11-0.8-28-004-007-013.000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	775 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	775 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	17,500 sqft (0.402 acres)
Lot Dimensions	175 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Gravity Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	257 RUTH ST
City	OZARK
State	MO
Zip	65721-9539
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 13 SUNSET HEIGHTS BLK 1
Legal Range	21W
Legal Township	27N
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	SUNSET HEIGHTS
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	CHRISTIAN MO
Township / Civil Division	WEST FINLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1033
Census Tract	20304

Owner

257 Ruth St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Christian County records, as of January 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	8210 COYOTE CREEK DR, PEORIA, IL 61607-8900
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 5, 2017
Deed Document Number	20186504
Deed Book / Page	2018 / 6438
Prior Transfer Date	May 18, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0201806438
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CHRISTIAN MO
Recording Date	May 22, 2018
Property Address	257 RUTH ST, OZARK, MO 65721-9539
Document Number	0201806438
Book / Page	2018 / 06438
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Instrument	2018L06504
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2072 N EQUESTRIAN LN, NIXA, MO 65714-8299
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2018L06505
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	2018L06505

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK OF ROGERSVILLE
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Christian County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Missouri
County	Christian County
Unified School District	Ozark R-VI School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$11,340	$59,700 Land $18,500 Building $41,200
2024	$632.00
2023		$10,560 (+16.56%)	$55,600 Land $18,500 Building $37,100
2022		$9,060
2021			$47,700 Land $10,600 Building $37,100

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 257 Ruth St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 1, 2023

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 257 Ruth St is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 60% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
White River Connect Fiber	2,500 / 2,500
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless	400 / 30
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20