Scott County property record for 78 Bess St, Sikeston, MO 63801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 980 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.666 acres (29,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $72 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 18-6.0-14.00-001-004-004.00 |
| Primary APN | 18-6.0-14.00-001-004-004.00 |
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| Building Area | 980 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Lot Area | 29,025 sqft (0.666 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 215 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Street Address | 78 BESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIKESTON |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63801-9400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 135 X 215 IN SW COR LOT 1 BLK 2 HECKEMEYER ACRES 2ND SUBD PB 12/17 135 X 215 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | HECKEMEYER ACRES 2ND SUBD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT MO |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 780600 |
78 Bess St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Scott County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 BESS ST, SIKESTON, MO 63801-9403 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 02025/2033 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Bess St was $72, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Scott County |
| Unified School District | Sikeston R-VI School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,400 (-) | ||
| 2025 | $72.00 (+1.41%) | $1,400 | $7,370 Land $2,350 Building $5,020 |
| 2024 | $71.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,380 | $7,280 Land $2,350 Building $4,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Bess St in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 109 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 109 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1989–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And 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 78 Bess St is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 93% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SCOTT COUNTY PWSD 4 serves 3,150 people · EPA ID MO4021566 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| 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 | 2 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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