Jefferson County property record for 401 Benton Dr, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,698 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,062 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,103 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181.001.04008003 |
| Primary APN | 181.001.04008003 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,698 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 566 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 566 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,148 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 779 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 401 BENTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | FESTUS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63028-1614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CT1 |
| Legal Description | HARTSHORN ACRES PT LOT 2 BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Range | 5E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTSHORN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 700801 |
401 Benton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 BENTON DR, FESTUS, MO 63028-1614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202321652 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021652 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 401 BENTON DR, FESTUS, MO 63028-1614 |
| Document Number | 0000021652 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R-021652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK CRS, SERVICELINK LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 401 BENTON DR, FESTUS, MO 63028-1614 |
| Document Number | 0000021653 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R-021653 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Benton Dr was $1,103, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Festus City |
| Unified School District | Festus R-VI School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,100 (-) Land $1,500 Building $18,600 | $106,000 (-) Land $8,100 Building $97,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,103.00 (+4.75%) | $20,100 Land $1,500 Building $18,600 | $106,000 (-) Land $8,100 Building $97,900 |
| 2024 | $1,053.00 (+0.57%) | $106,000 (+8.05%) Land $8,100 Building $97,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,047.00 | $18,600 (-) Land $1,500 Building $17,100 | $98,100 Land $8,100 Building $90,000 |
| 2022 | $1,047.00 | $18,600 Land $1,500 Building $17,100 | |
| 2021 | $98,100 Land $8,100 Building $90,000 |
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 401 Benton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2025 · 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 Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 401 Benton Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | FESTUS PWS serves 13,000 people · EPA ID MO6010276 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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