Jefferson County property record for 809 Ruth Ave, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $833 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181.001.01007053 |
| Primary APN | 181.001.01007053 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 809 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 11 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 700801 |
Source: Jefferson County records · APN 181.001.01007053
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 RUTH AVE, FESTUS, MO 63028-1028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 09, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 02-0040977 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Festus City |
| Unified School District | Festus R-VI School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,600 (+25.68%) Land $1,500 Building $17,100 | ||
| 2024 | $98,100 (+25.29%) Land $8,100 Building $90,000 | ||
| 2023 | $833.00 | $14,800 Land $1,500 Building $13,300 | $78,300 Land $8,100 Building $70,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 2, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.
Based on FCC filings for 357 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | FESTUS PWS serves 13,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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