St. Louis County property record for 838 Smith Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $134,900 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,183 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11H-54-0658 |
| Primary APN | 11H-54-0658 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Cul-De-Sac |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 32 sqft |
| Poultry House | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT LOUIS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63135-1763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 22R-1D |
| Legal Description | HUTTONS 2ND SUBD LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUTTONS 2ND SUBD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MO |
| Township / Civil Division | FERGUSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 211700 |
838 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2007.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 SMITH AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63135-1763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007948 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17744 / 5066 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Smith Ave was $2,183, up 34.3% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Ferguson City |
| Unified School District | Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,580 (-) Land $3,460 Building $28,120 | $166,200 (-) Land $18,200 Building $148,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,183.00 (+34.34%) | $31,580 Land $3,460 Building $28,120 | $166,200 Land $18,200 Building $148,000 |
| 2024 | $1,625.00 (+0.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,616.00 (-21.36%) | $22,420 (-11.35%) Land $5,190 Building $17,230 | $118,000 Land $27,300 Building $90,700 |
| 2022 | $2,055.00 | $25,290 Land $6,900 Building $18,390 | |
| 2021 | $133,100 Land $36,300 Building $96,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 838 Smith Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 10, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1993) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 838 Smith Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 LOUIS ST CHARLES COUNTIES private · serves 1,111,000 people · EPA ID MO6010716 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 108 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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