Buchanan County property record for 5205 Desoto St, Saint Joseph, MO 64505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 776 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $755 (2025) |
| APN | 03-8.0-28-003-002-028.000 |
| Primary APN | 03-8.0-28-003-002-028.000 |
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| Building Area | 776 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5205 DESOTO ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64505-1103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | 28-58-35SWSUB: LOT: BLK:LGL DESC:BEG 10' E & 139.17' S OF SW COR NE4 OF SW4 TH E 155' S 41.39' W 155' N 41.39' TO POB BEING L 4 HACKNEY ESTATES |
| Legal Range | 35W |
| Legal Township | 58N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HACKENY ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
5205 Desoto St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5205 DESOTO ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-1103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013418 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3379 / 860 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5205 Desoto St was $755, 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 | $755.00 (+0.13%) | $10,960 Land $2,190 Building $8,770 | $57,650 Land $11,500 Building $46,150 |
| 2024 | $754.00 (+10.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $682.00 (-0.58%) | $10,350 (-) Land $2,190 Building $8,160 | $54,440 Land $11,500 Building $42,940 |
| 2022 | $686.00 | $10,350 Land $2,190 Building $8,160 | |
| 2021 | $54,440 Land $11,500 Building $42,940 |
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 5205 Desoto St; there have been 5 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And 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.
The area around 5205 Desoto St 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 | 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 205 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| United Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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