Lawrence County property record for 542 S Jefferson Ave, Aurora, MO 65605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 798 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,191 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $296 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 191012004032007000 |
| Primary APN | 191012004032007000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 798 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 49.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Street Address | 542 S JEFFERSON AVE |
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| City | AURORA |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 65605-2214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JEFFERSON AVE,542; PART OF LT 2 OF ELLIOTT'S SOUTH ADDN & PART OF LT 10 BLK 18 O S - AURORA, BEG AT SW COR OF LT 2 ELLIOTT'S |
| Legal Range | 26 |
| Legal Township | 26 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH ADDN |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MO |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4073 |
| Census Tract | 470601 |
542 S Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Lawrence County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 S JEFFERSON AVE, AURORA, MO 65605-2214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241087 |
| Deed Book / Page | 460 / 1082 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MO |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 542 S JEFFERSON AVE, AURORA, MO 65605-2214 |
| Document Number | 00460/1082 |
| Book / Page | 460 / 1082 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 S JEFFERSON AVE, AURORA, MO 65605-2214 |
| Document Number | 0004601083 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 460/1083 |
| Name | FLAT BRANCH HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 S Jefferson Ave was $296, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Lawrence County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| Municipality | Aurora City |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Unified School District | Aurora R-VIII School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,910 (-) Land $990 Building $4,920 | ||
| 2025 | $296.00 (+0.34%) | $5,910 Land $990 Building $4,920 | $28,526 |
| 2024 | $295.00 (+8.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $271.00 (+6.27%) | $5,420 Land $990 Building $4,430 | $28,526 |
| 2022 | $255.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 542 S Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2012 · 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 542 S Jefferson 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 |
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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 | LIBERTY UTILITIES AURORA VERONA private · serves 8,529 people · EPA ID MO5010038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ozark Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
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