St. Louis County property record for 540 Ames Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,900 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,643 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11H-51-1021 |
| Primary APN | 11H-51-1021 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,206 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Patio Area | 450 sqft |
| Poultry House | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 AMES PL |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT LOUIS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63135-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 22R-1D |
| Legal Description | FERGUSON HOME SITE LOT 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FERGUSON HOME SITE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MO |
| Township / Civil Division | FERGUSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 211700 |
540 Ames Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2005.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 AMES PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63135-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051133 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16733 / 285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Ames Pl was $1,643, up 17.5% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ferguson City |
| Unified School District | Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,580 (-) Land $2,380 Building $21,200 | $124,100 (-) Land $12,500 Building $111,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,643.00 (+17.53%) | $23,580 Land $2,380 Building $21,200 | $124,100 Land $12,500 Building $111,600 |
| 2024 | $1,398.00 (+0.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,390.00 (+14.5%) | $19,230 (+28.71%) Land $1,580 Building $17,650 | $101,200 Land $8,300 Building $92,900 |
| 2022 | $1,214.00 | $14,940 Land $2,720 Building $12,220 | |
| 2021 | $78,600 Land $14,300 Building $64,300 |
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 maps place 540 Ames Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 10, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Ames Pl 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% 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 579 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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