Buchanan County property record for 603 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 738 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $417 (2025) |
| APN | 06-3.0-05-002-002-013.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-3.0-05-002-002-013.000 |
|---|
| Building Area | 738 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 738 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Street Address | 603 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64505-2048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | SUB:MCDONALD HEIGHTS LOT:16 BLK:3LGL DESC:E 20' L 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDONALD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
603 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 603 INDEPENDENCE AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201111577 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3296 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 603 Independence Ave was $417.
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 | $417.00 | $5,770 Land $1,650 Building $4,120 | $30,390 Land $8,700 Building $21,690 |
| 2024 | $417.00 (+14.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $363.00 (-0.55%) | $5,480 (-) Land $1,650 Building $3,830 | $28,880 Land $8,700 Building $20,180 |
| 2022 | $365.00 | $5,480 Land $1,650 Building $3,830 | |
| 2021 | $28,880 Land $8,700 Building $20,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 603 Independence Ave.
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 603 Independence Ave 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 66% of the US · lower than 76% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| United Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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