731 Empire Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Property Records

Jasper County property record for 731 Empire Ave, Joplin, MO 64801

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.109 acres (4,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$119,896 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$440 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Mortgage Dec 2022 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`31-005579-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31-005579-0000`
Alternative APNs	`19-2.0-10-20-005-007.000` `19-2.0-10-20-5-7.0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,485 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	290 sqft
Basement Area	290 sqft
Finished Basement	290 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	4,750 sqft (0.109 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	731 EMPIRE AVE
City	JOPLIN
State	MO
Zip	64801-3909
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description	EMPIRE ZINC COS W1/2 LOT 20 & W 10 E1/2 LOT 20
Legal Range	33W
Legal Township	27N
Legal Section	10
Legal Subdivision	EMPIRE ZINC COS
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	JASPER MO
Township / Civil Division	GALENA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4022
Census Tract	11000

Owner

Source: Jasper County records, as of November 3, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	731 EMPIRE AVE, JOPLIN, MO 64801-3909
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 12, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MISSOURI HOUSING DEV
Dec 12, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MISSOURI HOUSING DEV
Dec 12, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE
Apr 12, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage 1ST COMMUNITY BANK
Feb 7, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MIL NEVADA INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202220774
Deed Book / Page	2666 / 336
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 24, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000021647
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JASPER MO
Property Address	731 EMPIRE AVE, JOPLIN, MO 64801-3909
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020776
Date	Dec 12, 2022
Book Page	2666/338
Instrument	2022020776

Lender

Name	MISSOURI HOUSING DEV

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JASPER MO
Property Address	731 EMPIRE AVE, JOPLIN, MO 64801-3909
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 4, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020776
Date	Dec 12, 2022
Book Page	2666/338
Instrument	2022020776

Lender

Name	MISSOURI HOUSING DEV

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JASPER MO
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2022
Property Address	731 EMPIRE AVE, JOPLIN, MO 64801-3909
Document Number	0000020774
Book / Page	2666 / 336
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2022
Instrument	2022020774
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	71 EMPIRE AVE, JOPLIN, MO 64801

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020775
Date	Dec 12, 2022
Book Page	2666/337
Instrument	2022020775

Lender

Name	FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	373 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2054

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JASPER MO
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2022
Property Address	731 EMPIRE AVE, JOPLIN, MO 64801-3909
Document Number	0000006377
Book / Page	2637 / 255
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2022
Instrument	2022006377
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	211 E 33RD ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804-3807

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006378
Date	Apr 12, 2022
Instrument	2022006378

Lender

Name	1ST COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	49 Months
Due	May 1, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JASPER MO
Recording Date	Feb 7, 2022
Property Address	731 EMPIRE AVE, JOPLIN, MO 64801-3909
Document Number	0000002204
Book / Page	2628 / 486
Instrument Date	Feb 2, 2022
Instrument	2022002204
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7437 LAWRENCE COUNTY AVE, LA RUSSELL, MO 64848-9725

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002205
Date	Feb 7, 2022
Instrument	2022002205

Lender

Name	MIL NEVADA INC

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jasper County assessment roll, as of November 3, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Missouri
County	Jasper County
Municipality	Joplin City
Unified School District	Joplin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$13,480 (+41.45%) Land $390 Building $13,090	$70,960 (+41.44%) Land $2,050 Building $68,910
2024	$440.00 (-7.37%)
2023	$475.00	$9,530 Land $390 Building $9,140	$50,170 Land $2,050 Building $48,120

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2021

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MO AMERICAN JOPLIN private · serves 73,728 people · EPA ID MO5010413
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2022
Lead	4 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 566 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Sparklight Cable	1,000 / 50
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless	400 / 30
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Net Vision Communications.

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