Buchanan County property record for 5501 S 4th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 895 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $869 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 06-9.0-32-002-001-009.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-9.0-32-002-001-009.000 |
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| Building Area | 895 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 895 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 223 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5501 S 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64504-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | SUB:SAWYER'S LOT:9 BLK:3LGL DESC:N 60' |
| Legal Subdivision | SAWYERS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
5501 S 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 S 4TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HUD |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIMELENDING |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20201270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3746 / 131 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2017005946 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Property Address | 5501 S 4TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | PREFERRED TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 003746/133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3746/133 |
| Instrument | 2020001272 |
| Name | HUD |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5501 S 4TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1706 |
| Document Number | 003746/131 |
| Book / Page | 3746 / 131 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020001270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | PREFERRED TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 S 4TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1706 |
| Document Number | 003746/132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3746/132 |
| Instrument | 2020001271 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5501 S 4TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1706 |
| Document Number | 2017005946 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 S 4TH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1706 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 S 4th St was $869, 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 | $869.00 (+0.12%) | $12,090 Land $2,380 Building $9,710 | $63,600 Land $12,500 Building $51,100 |
| 2024 | $868.00 (+15.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $751.00 (-0.66%) | $11,410 (-) Land $2,380 Building $9,030 | $60,030 Land $12,500 Building $47,530 |
| 2022 | $756.00 | $11,410 Land $2,380 Building $9,030 | |
| 2021 | $60,030 Land $12,500 Building $47,530 |
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 5501 S 4th St.
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 5501 S 4th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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 472 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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