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$181,944$92 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $215,531 on May 26, 2026

17278 SAM DR

DEXTER, MO 63841
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,976 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$182K
$172K low$192K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,531 · May 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$768 (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.$21,831 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,663
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySTODDARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
T. S. Hill Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Southwest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.3 mi
H
Dexter High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Dexter R-Xi School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 63841These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.545

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,374
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.98 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,642
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,274
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

17278 Sam Dr 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Dexter 63841
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Stoddard County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Stoddard County

What homes are worth in Dexter 63841

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

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$50K$547K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Dexter 63841.

How it measures up in Dexter 63841

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dexter 63841.

Estimated value$181,944
CheaperTypical $180,318Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,976 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 17278 Sam Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDexter 63841Stoddard County
Estimated valuepricier than$181,94451% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9227% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,976 ft²81% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac42% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197252% of homes54% of homes

About 17278 Sam Dr

How much is 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO is $181,944 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $171,567 to $192,321. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO last sell?

17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO last sold on May 26, 2026 for $215,531, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO?

17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,976 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO built?

17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO?

17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO is assigned to T. S. Hill Middle School (middle), rated B+; Southwest Elementary School (elementary); Dexter High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Dexter R-Xi School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO compare to other homes in Dexter 63841?

Among the 5,546 homes in Dexter 63841, it is worth more than 51% of them ($181,944 against a typical $180,318), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($92 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 81% of them (1,976 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1972 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Stoddard County, it is worth more than 56% 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 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17278 Sam Dr, Dexter, MO was $768. The county assessed it at $21,831.

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