Dent County property record for 981 Co Rd 5240, Salem, MO 65560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1,257 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 25.6 acres (1,115,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $603 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17182.000 |
| Primary APN | 17182.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,257 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,115,136 sqft (25.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 17182.000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 981 COUNTY ROAD 5240 |
| City | SALEM |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 65560-8178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT N12 NW14 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 34 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | DENT MO |
| Township / Civil Division | MERAMEC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
981 Co Rd 5240 is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2012.
Source: Dent County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 COUNTY ROAD 5240, SALEM, MO 65560-8178 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 1717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Co Rd 5240 was $603, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Dent County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent County |
| Unified School District | Salem R-80 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,930 (-) | $84,700 (-) Land $16,410 Building $68,290 | |
| 2025 | $603.00 (+0.5%) | $14,930 (-) | $84,700 Land $16,410 Building $68,290 |
| 2024 | $600.00 (+0.5%) | $14,930 (-) | |
| 2023 | $597.00 | $14,930 | $84,700 Land $16,410 Building $68,290 |
| 2021 | $84,700 Land $16,410 Building $68,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 981 Co Rd 5240 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 981 Co Rd 5240 is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 89% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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