Jefferson County property record for 979 Vfw Dr, Festus, MO 63028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,047 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 19-3.0-07.0-4-001-006.01 |
| Primary APN | 19-3.0-07.0-4-001-006.01 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 350 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 979 VFW DR |
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| City | FESTUS |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 63028-3745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CT1 |
| Legal Description | PT US SURVEY 1906 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | US SURV 1906 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5038 |
| Census Tract | 700700 |
979 Vfw Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 VFW DR, FESTUS, MO 63028-3745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201630942 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON MO |
| Property Address | 979 VFW DR, FESTUS, MO 63028-3745 |
| Document Number | 0000015906 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 979 VFW DR FESTUS MO 630283745, FESTUS, MO 63028-3745 |
| Document Number | 0000015906 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15906 |
| Name | OZARKS FED'L S&L ASSN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 E COLUMBIA ST, FARMINGTON, MO 63640-3101 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Vfw Dr was $1,047, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Crystal City |
| Unified School District | Festus R-VI School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,600 (-) Land $3,000 Building $15,600 | $98,000 (-) Land $15,800 Building $82,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,047.00 (+2.05%) | $18,600 Land $3,000 Building $15,600 | $98,000 (-) Land $15,800 Building $82,200 |
| 2024 | $1,026.00 (+0.39%) | $98,000 (+5.49%) Land $15,800 Building $82,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,022.00 | $17,700 Land $5,100 Building $12,600 | $92,900 Land $26,600 Building $66,300 |
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 979 Vfw Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 241 (1979–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 48 of 241 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 979 Vfw Dr is low, with 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 93% of the US · lower than 90% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 12 serves 3,300 people · EPA ID MO6024304 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Wisper ISP.
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