Jefferson County property record for 940 W Main St, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $977 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193.006.03015010 |
| Primary APN | 193.006.03015010 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,180 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 273 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 940 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | FESTUS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63028-1724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CT1 |
| Legal Description | E BLACKWELL ADD LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | E BLACKWELL ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 700900 |
940 W Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 W MAIN ST, FESTUS, MO 63028-1724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Minor or Ward |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201826486 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 940 W MAIN ST, FESTUS, MO 63028-1724 |
| Document Number | 0000026486 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 940 W MAIN ST FESTUS MO 630281724, FESTUS, MO 63028-1724 |
| Document Number | 26487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26487 |
| Name | GERSHMAN MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 2048 |
| Document Number | 26488, |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26488 |
| Name | HOUSING & CMNTY DEV DEPT |
|---|---|
| Type | Construction/Development Company |
| Address | KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 940 W Main St was $977.
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 | $17,800 (-) Land $1,800 Building $16,000 | $93,800 Land $9,400 Building $84,400 | |
| 2025 | $977.00 | $17,800 Land $1,800 Building $16,000 | |
| 2024 | $93,800 (+12.61%) Land $9,400 Building $84,400 | ||
| 2023 | $890.00 | $15,800 Land $1,800 Building $14,000 | $83,300 Land $9,400 Building $73,900 |
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 940 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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.
The area around 940 W Main St 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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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