Phelps County property record for 553 State Rte B, Saint James, MO 65559
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,254 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,201 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00729.00 |
| Primary APN | 00729.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,254 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 2,254 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 00729.00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 STATE ROUTE B |
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 65559-1055 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | FRACTIONAL PART SE1/4 SW1/4 AND VACATED SIDNEY STREET ADJACE SEC 17 TWP 38 N RNG 6 W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | PHELPS MO |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 890200 |
553 State Rte B, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 1997.
Source: Phelps County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 STATE ROUTE B, SAINT JAMES, MO 65559-1158 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 1997 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 State Rte B was $1,201.
Source: Phelps County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Phelps County |
| Municipality | St. James City |
| Unified School District | St. James R-I School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,210 (-11.44%) Land $5,420 Building $14,790 | ||
| 2025 | $1,201.00 | $22,820 Land $8,030 Building $14,790 | $63,180 Land $16,950 Building $46,230 |
| 2024 | $1,201.00 (-0.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,205.00 (-0.33%) | $22,820 Land $8,030 Building $14,790 | $71,330 Land $25,100 Building $46,230 |
| 2022 | $1,209.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 State Rte B in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2011 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1998 · river or lake 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 553 State Rte B is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | ST JAMES PWS serves 3,935 people · EPA ID MO3010712 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wave Internet Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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