Dent County property record for 985 Co Rd 5440, Salem, MO 65560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,880 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,632 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18189.000 |
| Primary APN | 18189.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 4,460 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 18189.000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 985 COUNTY ROAD 5440 |
| City | SALEM |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 65560-7471 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SE14 NE14 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | DENT MO |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
985 Co Rd 5440 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2011.
Source: Dent County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 COUNTY ROAD 5440, SALEM, MO 65560-7471 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2011 / 1457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Co Rd 5440 was $1,632, up 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Dent County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent County |
| Elementary School District | Oak Hill R-I School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,820 (-) | $155,970 (-) Land $20,870 Building $135,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,632.00 (+0.74%) | $33,820 (-) | $155,970 Land $20,870 Building $135,100 |
| 2024 | $1,620.00 (+2.47%) | $33,820 (-) | |
| 2023 | $1,581.00 | $33,820 | $155,970 Land $20,870 Building $135,100 |
| 2021 | $155,970 Land $20,870 Building $135,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 Co Rd 5440 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 985 Co Rd 5440 is moderate, ranking above 62% 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 62% of the US · above 95% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wave Internet Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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