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1521 PROSPECT AVE

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505
0
Baths
2,304 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1872
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$721 (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.$10,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,170
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,220

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
56
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
16
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.

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 · 0.5 mi
E
Lindbergh Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.0 mi
M
Robidoux Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 mi

District: St. Joseph School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 64505These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.134
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.14,480
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.292 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,534
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,557
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

1521 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Saint Joseph 64505
  • Among the oldest homes in Saint Joseph 64505

How it measures up in Saint Joseph 64505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Joseph 64505.

Living area2,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1872
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1521 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 64505Buchanan County
Living areabigger than2,304 ft²79% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac24% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than1872almost no homesalmost no homes

About 1521 Prospect Ave

When did 1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO last sell?

1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO last sold on Mar 4, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO has 2,304 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO built?

1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO was built in 1872, making it 154 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

1521 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 1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO compare to other homes in Saint Joseph 64505?

Among the 5,057 homes in Saint Joseph 64505, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,304 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1872 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Prospect Ave, Saint Joseph, MO was $721. The county assessed it at $10,110.

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