St. Louis City property record for 5185 Cates Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 3,108 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $615 (2025) |
| APN | 4841-9-540.000 |
| Primary APN | 4841-9-540.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,108 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,650 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5185 CATES AVE |
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| City | SAINT LOUIS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63108-1017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | C.B.4841 CATES 30 FT X 155 FT MT CABANNE ADDN LOTS W-17 E-18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MT CABANNE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | W-17 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS CITY MO |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. LOUIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 112200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mount Cabanne-Raymond Place Historic District listed 2002 · 868 contributing resources · NRIS 02000984 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5185 Cates Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: St. Louis City records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5185 CATES AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108-1017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5185 Cates Ave was $615.
Source: St. Louis City assessment roll, as of June 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| Municipality | St. Louis City |
| Unified School District | St. Louis City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,870 (-46.03%) Land $570 Building $3,300 | ||
| 2025 | $615.00 | $7,170 Land $570 Building $6,600 | $37,718 Land $3,000 Building $34,718 |
| 2023 | $559.00 (-0.18%) | $6,680 (+3.73%) Land $570 Building $6,110 | $35,158 Land $3,000 Building $32,158 |
| 2022 | $560.00 | $6,440 Land $570 Building $5,870 | |
| 2021 | $33,895 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5185 Cates Ave; there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 6 (1982–1993) |
| 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.
The area around 5185 Cates Ave 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 | ST LOUIS CITY PWS serves 304,709 people · EPA ID MO6010715 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 688 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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