St. Charles County property record for 481 Matts Way, Defiance, MO 63341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,783 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 4.73 acres (206,039 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $184,625 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A983000134 |
| Primary APN | A983000134 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,783 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,309 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,783 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,751 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 206,039 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 775 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | A983000134 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 MATTS WAY |
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63341-2524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIDGECREEK EST LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGECREEK EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ST CHARLES MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BOONE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 312204 |
481 Matts Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.
Source: St. Charles County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 MATTS WAY, DEFIANCE, MO 63341-2524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015390680 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6374 / 1314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST CHARLES MO |
| Property Address | 481 MATTS WAY, DEFIANCE, MO 63341-2524 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM TITLE, FREEDOM TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 MATTS WAY, DEFIANCE, MO 63341-2524 |
| Document Number | 2021R056297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R-056297 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Matts Way was $11,210.
Source: St. Charles County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Charles County |
| Unified School District | Francis Howell R-III School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $210,564 (-) | $1,108,231 (-) Land $150,000 Building $958,231 | |
| 2025 | $11,210.00 | $210,564 | $1,108,231 Land $150,000 Building $958,231 |
| 2023 | $192,466 | ||
| 2022 | $1,012,981 Land $130,000 Building $882,981 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Matts Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 481 Matts Way is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 73% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | ST CHARLES COUNTY PWSD 2 serves 100,587 people · EPA ID MO6024530 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST LOUIS CITY PWS |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Brightspeed DSL | 80 / 10 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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