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$155,347$144 / 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 92How 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 $72,500 on Jan 24, 2020

1244 JAMES ST

BUFFALO, MO 65622
1
Baths
1,080 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.
1.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$155K
$143K low$167K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,500 · Jan 24, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$492 (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.$11,060 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$58,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDallas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.31
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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

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

E
Mallory Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
H
Buffalo High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Buffalo Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Dallas County R-I School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 65622These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,186
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,208
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1244 James St 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 79% of homes in Dallas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Dallas County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Buffalo 65622
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Dallas County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 65622

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

This home
$65K$648K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Buffalo 65622.

How it measures up in Buffalo 65622

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 65622.

Estimated value$155,347
CheaperTypical $209,185Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,365 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size1.31 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1244 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 65622Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$155,34730% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14444% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²27% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.31 ac43% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than197445% of homes38% of homes

About 1244 James St

How much is 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO is $155,347 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $143,385 to $167,309. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO last sell?

1244 James St, Buffalo, MO last sold on Jan 24, 2020 for $72,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO?

1244 James St, Buffalo, MO has 1 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 1.31-acre lot.

When was 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO built?

1244 James St, Buffalo, MO was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO?

1244 James St, Buffalo, MO is assigned to Mallory Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Buffalo High School (high), rated B-; Buffalo Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Dallas County R-I School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO compare to other homes in Buffalo 65622?

Among the 3,574 homes in Buffalo 65622, it is worth more than 30% of them ($155,347 against a typical $209,185), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($144 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,365 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (1.31 ac against a typical 2.8 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1974 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 21% 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 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1244 James St, Buffalo, MO was $492. The county assessed it at $11,060.

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