Buchanan County property record for 79 Empire Ln, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,064 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 2.14 acres (93,218 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $859 (2025) |
| APN | 06-8.0-28-001-000-024.000 |
| Primary APN | 06-8.0-28-001-000-024.000 |
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| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 93,218 sqft (2.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 79 EMPIRE LN |
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| 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:79 BLK:LGL DESC:& L 80 EX PRT TO RD |
| Legal Subdivision | EXCELLO SUB-DIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN MO |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
79 Empire Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 EMPIRE LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64503-3325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201911294 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3744 / 828 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Empire Ln was $859, up 0.1% 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 | $859.00 (+0.12%) | $11,920 Land $2,760 Building $9,160 | $62,720 Land $14,500 Building $48,220 |
| 2024 | $858.00 (+15.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $745.00 (-0.67%) | $11,290 (-) Land $2,760 Building $8,530 | $59,400 Land $14,500 Building $44,900 |
| 2022 | $750.00 | $11,290 Land $2,760 Building $8,530 | |
| 2021 | $59,400 Land $14,500 Building $44,900 |
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 79 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 79 Empire Ln is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 67% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 17 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 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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