St. Louis County property record for 5138 Lode Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 476 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,368 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25J-62-0701 |
| Primary APN | 25J-62-0701 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 476 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 492 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 476 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Open |
| Garage Area | 170 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5138 LODE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT LOUIS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63123-3757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | FOREST HEIGHTS & LOT PT 45 LOT 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 94 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MO |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAVOIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 219801 |
5138 Lode Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2024.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7823 WATSON RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119-5408 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024830102 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MO |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5138 LODE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63123-3757 |
| Document Number | 0000000460 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026460 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 7823 WATSON RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119-5408 |
| Document Number | 0000000460, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026460 |
| Name | MISSOURI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY KC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5138 Lode Ave was $1,368, up 8.9% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | Bayless School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,210 (-) Land $13,030 Building $7,180 | $106,400 (-) Land $68,600 Building $37,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,368.00 (+8.92%) | $20,210 Land $13,030 Building $7,180 | $106,400 Land $68,600 Building $37,800 |
| 2024 | $1,256.00 (+1.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,236.00 (+4.57%) | $17,200 (+13.16%) Land $7,450 Building $9,750 | $90,500 Land $39,200 Building $51,300 |
| 2022 | $1,182.00 | $15,200 Land $7,450 Building $7,750 | |
| 2021 | $80,000 Land $39,200 Building $40,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5138 Lode Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 10, 2025
| 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 risk around 5138 Lode 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MO AMERICAN ST LOUIS ST CHARLES COUNTIES private · serves 1,111,000 people · EPA ID MO6010716 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 769 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 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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