Buchanan County property record for 520 N 5th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,000 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,483 (2025) |
| APN | 06-3.0-08-002-001-092.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-3.0-08-002-001-092.000 |
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| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1881 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Street Address | 520 N 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64501-1723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | SUB:ROBIDOUX LOT:5 BLK:2LGL DESC:L 5 & 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBIDOUX |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
520 N 5th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 N 5TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64501-1723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 N 5th St was $1,483, 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 | $1,483.00 (+0.07%) | $20,810 Land $1,620 Building $19,190 | $109,550 Land $8,540 Building $101,010 |
| 2024 | $1,482.00 (+42.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,043.00 (-0.67%) | $15,970 (-) Land $1,620 Building $14,350 | $84,040 Land $8,540 Building $75,500 |
| 2022 | $1,050.00 | $15,970 Land $1,620 Building $14,350 | |
| 2021 | $84,040 Land $8,540 Building $75,500 |
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 520 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 520 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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