Buchanan County property record for 68 Empire Ln, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,451 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.409 acres (17,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $635 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| APN | 06-8.0-28-001-000-038.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-8.0-28-001-000-038.000 |
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| Building Area | 1,451 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,451 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 17,830 sqft (0.409 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 68 EMPIRE LN |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64503-3325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | SUB:EXCELLO SUB-DIVISION LOT:68 BLK:LGL DESC:PART OF L 68 BEG AT NORTHERLY COR OF L 68 TH SW 173.5' SE 100' NE 173.5' TH NWLY TO POB EX THAT PART FOR RD R/W/W |
| Legal Subdivision | EXCELLO SUB-DIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
68 Empire Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 EMPIRE LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64503-3325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 003808/902 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Property Address | 68 EMPIRE LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64503-3325 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 003703/292 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3703/292 |
| Instrument | 2018007960 |
| Name | PONY EXPRESS COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Empire Ln was $635, up 0.2% 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 | $635.00 (+0.16%) | $8,840 Land $1,620 Building $7,220 | $46,480 Land $8,500 Building $37,980 |
| 2024 | $634.00 (+15.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $548.00 (-0.54%) | $8,330 (-) Land $1,620 Building $6,710 | $43,800 Land $8,500 Building $35,300 |
| 2022 | $551.00 | $8,330 Land $1,620 Building $6,710 | |
| 2021 | $43,800 Land $8,500 Building $35,300 |
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 68 Empire Ln; there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1981–1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 68 Empire Ln 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 185 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 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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