3938 S Compton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118 Property Records

St. Louis City property record for 3938 S Compton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 2,350 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.076 acres (3,289 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$50,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,406 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Mortgage Feb 2021 Transfer + 1 more
APN	`2573-9-030.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2573-9-030.000`
Alternative APN	`2573-00-0030-0`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,350 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,175 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	3,289 sqft (0.076 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3938 S COMPTON AVE
City	SAINT LOUIS
State	MO
Zip	63118-4329
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	B
Legal Description	C. B. 2573 COMPTON AV 26 FT X 120 FT L A BASSOS ADDN LOTS S-14 & N-15
Legal Subdivision	BASSOS ADDN
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	S-14
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS CITY MO
Township / Civil Division	ST. LOUIS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	124100

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Gravois-Jefferson Streetcar Suburb Historic District listed 2005 · 4,637 contributing resources · NRIS 05000115

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

Owner

3938 S Compton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.

Source: St. Louis City records, as of June 16, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3938 S COMPTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-4329
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
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

Date	Document
Mar 29, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA
Feb 17, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 31, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer PNC BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 12, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018176
Last Transfer Date	Feb 10, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000000238
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS CITY MO
Property Address	3938 S COMPTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-4329
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 9, 2025
Title Company	INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3938 S COMPTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-4329

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000195
Date	Mar 29, 2022
Instrument	03292022-0195

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	MIAMISBURG, OH 45342

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2037

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS CITY MO
Recording Date	Feb 17, 2021
Property Address	3938 S COMPTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-4329
Document Number	0000000238
Instrument Date	Feb 10, 2021
Instrument	02172021-0238
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 9, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3938 S COMPTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-4329

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS CITY MO
Recording Date	Dec 31, 2018
Property Address	3938 S COMPTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-4329
Document Number	0002310176
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2018
Instrument	181231000176
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2019
Title Company	TITLE PARTNERS AGENCY LLC, TITLE PTRS AGCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3938 S COMPTON AVE ST LOUIS MO 631184329, ST LOUIS, MO 63118-4329

Mortgage

Document Number	2310177
Date	Dec 31, 2018
Instrument	181231000177

Lender

Name	PNC BK
Type	Bank
Address	MIAMISBURG, OH 45342

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 30, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3938 S Compton Ave was $1,406.

Source: St. Louis City assessment roll, as of June 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Missouri
Municipality	St. Louis City
Unified School District	St. Louis City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$16,840 (-) Land $990 Building $15,850
2025	$1,406.00	$16,840 Land $990 Building $15,850	$88,631 Land $5,200 Building $83,431
2023	$432.00 (+0.93%)	$5,080 (+4.74%) Land $990 Building $4,090	$26,737 Land $5,211 Building $21,526
2022	$428.00	$4,850 Land $990 Building $3,860
2021			$25,526

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 has no flood map on file for 3938 S Compton Ave; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1979–1983)
Most Recent Claim	May 1983 · tidal / storm surge

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

Wildfire risk around 3938 S Compton 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	ST LOUIS CITY PWS serves 304,709 people · EPA ID MO6010715
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2022
Lead	2 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	2 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 1,097 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Wisper ISP.

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