Buchanan County property record for 5542 S 3rd St, Saint Joseph, MO 64504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,440 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,091 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Feb 2026 Sale |
| APN | 06-9.0-32-002-001-027.001 |
| Primary APN | 06-9.0-32-002-001-027.001 |
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| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5542 S 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64504-1614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | SUB:KING HILL LOT:23 BLK:5LGL DESC:LOTS 23-24-& N 1/2 LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | KING HILL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-25 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5544 S 3RD ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1614 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Beneficiary Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 20261723 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3816 / 524 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001723 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5542 S 3RD ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1614 |
| Document Number | 003816/524 |
| Book / Page | 3816 / 524 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026001723 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6400 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60626-5332 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5544 S 3RD ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1614 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5542 S 3RD ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504-1614 |
| Document Number | 003815/664 |
| Book / Page | 3815 / 664 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6400 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60626-5332 |
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 | $1,091.00 | $15,110 (+5.37%) Land $4,120 Building $10,990 | $79,520 (+5.38%) Land $21,660 Building $57,860 |
| 2024 | $1,091.00 (+14.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $950.00 (-0.63%) | $14,340 (-) Land $4,120 Building $10,220 | $75,460 (-) Land $21,660 Building $53,800 |
| 2022 | $956.00 | $14,340 Land $4,120 Building $10,220 | |
| 2021 | $75,460 Land $21,660 Building $53,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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