Jefferson County property record for 704 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,893 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,025 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181.001.01008001 |
| Primary APN | 181.001.01008001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,893 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 189 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 704 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FESTUS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63028-1024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CT1 |
| Legal Description | EMPIRE ACRES LOT 22 |
| Legal Range | 5E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 700801 |
704 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2017R009968 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 704 Ruth Ave was $1,025, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Festus City |
| Unified School District | Festus R-VI School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,600 (-) Land $1,500 Building $18,100 | $103,500 (-) Land $8,100 Building $95,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,025.00 (+0.1%) | $19,600 Land $1,500 Building $18,100 | $103,500 (-) Land $8,100 Building $95,400 |
| 2024 | $1,024.00 (+0.49%) | $103,500 (+8.26%) Land $8,100 Building $95,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,019.00 | $18,100 Land $1,500 Building $16,600 | $95,600 Land $8,100 Building $87,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 704 Ruth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2025 · 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 Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & 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.
The area around 704 Ruth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | FESTUS PWS serves 13,000 people · EPA ID MO6010276 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 357 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures