Buchanan County property record for 531 E Missouri Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,320 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $41,900 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $707 (2025) |
| APN | 06-9.0-29-003-001-071.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-9.0-29-003-001-071.000 |
|---|
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 531 E MISSOURI AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64504-1235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | SUB:BUENA VISTA LOT:6 BLK:4LGL DESC: |
| Legal Subdivision | BUENA VISTA |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
531 E Missouri Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 E MISSOURI AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200519881 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2861 / 154 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 E Missouri Ave was $707, 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 | $707.00 (+0.14%) | $9,910 Land $850 Building $9,060 | $52,130 Land $4,450 Building $47,680 |
| 2024 | $706.00 (+16.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $605.00 (-0.82%) | $9,280 (-) Land $850 Building $8,430 | $48,800 Land $4,450 Building $44,350 |
| 2022 | $610.00 | $9,280 Land $850 Building $8,430 | |
| 2021 | $48,800 Land $4,450 Building $44,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 531 E Missouri Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 531 E Missouri Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 50% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| United Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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