St. Louis County property record for 540 Purdue Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63130
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,007 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,769 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18J-42-0031 |
| Primary APN | 18J-42-0031 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,007 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,058 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,194 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,344 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 58 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Cul-De-Sac |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 306 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 22 sqft |
| Poultry House | 51 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 PURDUE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT LOUIS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63130-4132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 57SFR |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSITY HILLS BLK 8 LOT PT 28 N PART |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY HILLS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MO |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAYTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 216201 |
540 Purdue Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2021.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 PURDUE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130-4132 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MO |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 PURDUE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130-4132 |
| Document Number | 2022042100179 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 22&23 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022042100179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 PURDUE AVE, 540, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130-4132 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 540 PURDUE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130-4132 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Purdue Ave was $8,769, down 5.1% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | University City |
| Unified School District | University City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129,940 (-) Land $74,590 Building $55,350 | $683,900 (-) Land $392,600 Building $291,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,769.00 (-5.15%) | $129,940 Land $74,590 Building $55,350 | $683,900 Land $392,600 Building $291,300 |
| 2024 | $9,245.00 (+0.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,234.00 (-5.7%) | $131,670 (+0.58%) Land $49,720 Building $81,950 | $693,000 Land $261,700 Building $431,300 |
| 2022 | $9,792.00 | $130,910 Land $49,720 Building $81,190 | |
| 2021 | $689,000 Land $261,700 Building $427,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Purdue Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 540 Purdue 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 |
|---|
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 554 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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