609 E Highland Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64505 Property Records

Buchanan County property record for 609 E Highland Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64505

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,200 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size	0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$113,050 (May 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,272 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2024 Mortgage Feb 2021 Transfer
APN	`06-3.0-05-004-002-017.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-3.0-05-004-002-017.000`

Interior

Building Area	1,200 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2022
Effective Year Built	Effective 2022
Lot Area	10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 73 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	609 E HIGHLAND AVE
City	SAINT JOSEPH
State	MO
Zip	64505-2657
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CITY
Legal Description	SUB:SAINT JOSEPH EXTENSION LOT:5 BLK:41LGL DESC: LOT 6 & W 23' LOT 7
Legal Subdivision	SAINT JOSEPH EXTENSION
Legal Block	41
Legal Lot Number	5-7
Jurisdiction	BUCHANAN MO
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1062
Census Tract	300

Owner

609 E Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.

Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	609 E HIGHLAND AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2657
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 29, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ST JOSEPH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC
Feb 4, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 29, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 29, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 31, 2014
Deed Document Number	20244101
Deed Book / Page	3797 / 699
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUCHANAN MO
Recording Date	May 29, 2024
Property Address	609 E HIGHLAND AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2657
Document Number	003797/699
Book / Page	3797 / 699
Instrument Date	May 28, 2024
Instrument	2024004101
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2025
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3131 FREDERICK AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506-2911

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	609 E HIGHLAND AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2657

Mortgage

Document Number	2024004102
Date	May 29, 2024
Instrument	2024004102

Lender

Name	ST JOSEPH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

February 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BUCHANAN MO
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2021
Property Address	609 E HIGHLAND AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505-2657
Document Number	003758/557
Book / Page	3758 / 557
Instrument Date	Feb 3, 2021
Instrument	2021001197
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3024 FREDERICK AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506-2948

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3131 FREDERICK AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506-2911

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 E Highland Ave was $1,272.

Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Missouri
County	Buchanan County
Municipality	St. Joseph City
Unified School District	St. Joseph School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,272.00	$17,860 Land $1,350 Building $16,510	$94,000 Land $7,100 Building $86,900
2024	$1,272.00
2023			$7,100 Land $7,100
2022		$1,350 Land $1,350
2021			$7,100 Land $7,100
2020	$94.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 609 E Highland 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

Wildfire risk around 609 E Highland Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20

May also be available: United Fiber.

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