Buchanan County property record for 503 N 5th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,583 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale |
| APN | 06-3.0-08-003-001-002.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-3.0-08-003-001-002.000 |
|---|
| Building Area | 2,583 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 2,203 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,583 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 4,275 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Street Address | 503 N 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64501-1722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | SUB:ORIGINAL TOWN LOT:1 BLK:65LGL DESC:W 95' LOT 1 & W 95' LOT 2 ALL IN BLK 65 ORGINIAL TOWN ALSO LOT 1 & S 15' LOT 2 ALL IN BLK 1 ROBIDOUX ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 65 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
503 N 5th St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12280 SE 169 HWY, GOWER, MO 64454 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Seller Carry-Back ELEONORA KENTLIER |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer UNKNOWN, ST JOSEPH TITLE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20232228 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3785 / 732 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Property Address | 503 N 5TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64501-1722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2018000733 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000733 |
| Name | ELEONORA KENTLIER |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Address | 278 S MAYA PALM DR, BOCA RATON, FL 33432 |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 503 N 5TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64501-1722 |
| Document Number | 003785/732 |
| Book / Page | 3785 / 732 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, ST JOSEPH TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6356 POND APPLE RD, BOCA RATON, FL 33433-1923 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12280 SE US HIGHWAY 169, GOWER, MO 64454-8376 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 N 5th St was $1,239, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Municipality | St. Joseph City |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,239.00 (+0.08%) | $17,390 Land $1,240 Building $16,150 | $91,520 Land $6,500 Building $85,020 |
| 2024 | $1,238.00 (-23.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,621.00 (-0.67%) | $24,910 (-) Land $1,240 Building $23,670 | $131,100 Land $6,500 Building $124,600 |
| 2022 | $1,632.00 | $24,910 Land $1,240 Building $23,670 | |
| 2021 | $131,100 Land $6,500 Building $124,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 503 N 5th St; there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1984–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 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 503 N 5th St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MO AMERICAN ST JOSEPH private · serves 89,171 people · EPA ID MO1010714 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Optimum, United Fiber.
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