Jefferson County property record for 801 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181.001.01007051 |
| Primary APN | 181.001.01007051 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,829 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 801 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FESTUS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63028-1028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CT1 |
| Legal Description | EMPIRE ACRES LOT 15 |
| Legal Range | 5E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 700801 |
801 Ruth Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8341 JACKSON SCHOOL RD, BLOOMSDALE, MO 63627-9036 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202418996 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Property Address | 801 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000006471 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024R-006471 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 801 Ruth Ave was $1,257, 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 | $24,000 (-) Land $1,500 Building $22,500 | $126,500 (-) Land $8,100 Building $118,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,257.00 (+0.08%) | $24,000 Land $1,500 Building $22,500 | $126,500 (-) Land $8,100 Building $118,400 |
| 2024 | $1,256.00 (+0.48%) | $126,500 (+8.21%) Land $8,100 Building $118,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,250.00 | $22,200 Land $1,500 Building $20,700 | $116,900 Land $8,100 Building $108,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 801 Ruth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 801 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 |
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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.
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