Jefferson County property record for 805 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,324 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale Apr 2020 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181.001.01007052 |
| Primary APN | 181.001.01007052 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,324 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 805 RUTH AVE |
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| 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 13 |
| Legal Range | 5E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 700801 |
805 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 805 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE PARTNERS AGENCY LLC, TITLE PTRS AGCY LLC |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MICHAEL A SCHULTZ AND EIL (RT) |
| May 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SCHULTZ M A & A E L/TR (RT) |
| May 22, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO. |
| May 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO. |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Correction Deed, Transfer INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO. |
| May 23, 2019 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN BK/MO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202030417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 805 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000030417 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE PARTNERS AGENCY LLC, TITLE PTRS AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 805 RUTH AVE FESTUS MO 630281028, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Property Address | 805 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000011475 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 15 JEANETTE DR ARNOLD MO 630103620, ARNOLD, MO 63010-3620 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000011475 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11475 |
| Name | MICHAEL A SCHULTZ AND EIL (RT) |
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| Address | 5857 CANTERFIELD CT, WELDON SPRING, MO 63304-9134 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Property Address | 805 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000014609 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO. |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 211 S KIRKWOOD RD KIRKWOOD MO 631224305, KIRKWOOD, MO 63122-4305 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000014609 |
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| Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14609 |
| Name | SCHULTZ M A & A E L/TR (RT) |
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| Address | 5857 CANTERFIELD CT, WELDON SPRING, MO 63304-9134 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 805 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000014440 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14440 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 212 N CLAY AVE ST LOUIS MO 631224004, ST LOUIS, MO 63122-4004 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 805 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000014606 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 211 S KIRKWOOD RD ST LOUIS MO 631224305, ST LOUIS, MO 63122-4305 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 805 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000015843 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 211 S KIRKWOOD RD ST LOUIS MO 631224305, ST LOUIS, MO 63122-4305 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 805 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 211 S KIRKWOOD RD KIRKWOOD MO 631224305, KIRKWOOD, MO 63122-4305 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000014607 |
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| Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14607 |
| Name | AMERICAN BK/MO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 690 N SERVICES RD W, WRIGHT CITY, MO 63390 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 805 Ruth Ave was $860.
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 | $16,400 (-) Land $1,500 Building $14,900 | $86,700 Land $8,100 Building $78,600 | |
| 2025 | $860.00 | $16,400 Land $1,500 Building $14,900 | |
| 2024 | $86,700 (+7.84%) Land $8,100 Building $78,600 | ||
| 2023 | $856.00 | $15,200 Land $1,500 Building $13,700 | $80,400 Land $8,100 Building $72,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 805 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 |
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| 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 805 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 |
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| 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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