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$45,000$41 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 69How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $27,900 on Jun 30, 2026

1221 PROSPECT AVE

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64501
0
Baths
1,108 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for May 19, 2026.

Valuation

$45K
$31K low$59K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$27,900 · Jun 30, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$429 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$6,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,580

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Lafayette High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Lindbergh Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Robidoux Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.2 mi

District: St. Joseph School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 64501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.131
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,809
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,049 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,053
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,947
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

1221 Prospect Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Saint Joseph 64501
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Buchanan County

What homes are worth in Saint Joseph 64501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$41K$272K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Saint Joseph 64501.

How it measures up in Saint Joseph 64501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Joseph 64501.

Estimated value$45,000
CheaperTypical $109,900Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$41
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,084 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 1221 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 64501Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$45,0003% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,108 ft²53% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²12% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than191759% of homes26% of homes

About 1221 Prospect Ave

How much is 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO is $45,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $30,875 to $59,125. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO last sell?

1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO last sold on Jun 30, 2026 for $27,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO has 1,108 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO built?

1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO was built in 1917, making it 109 years old.

What schools serve 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO is assigned to Lafayette High School (high), rated D-; Lindbergh Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Robidoux Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in St. Joseph School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO compare to other homes in Saint Joseph 64501?

Among the 3,658 homes in Saint Joseph 64501, it is worth more than 3% of them ($45,000 against a typical $109,900), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($41 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,108 ft² against a typical 1,084 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1917 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO was $429. The county assessed it at $6,000.

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