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$248,085$163 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1908 N 42ND ST

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
0
Baths
1,525 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.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$248K
$236K low$260K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,413 (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.$33,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,000

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.42
49
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
75
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
58
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 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.0.67
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.8 mi
M
Bode Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: St. Joseph School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 64506These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,927
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,944 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,936
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,659
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.56%

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How this home compares

1908 N 42nd 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 more than 68% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506
  • Older than 87% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506

What homes are worth in Saint Joseph 64506

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

This home
$101K$594K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506.

How it measures up in Saint Joseph 64506

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Joseph 64506.

Estimated value$248,085
CheaperTypical $277,403Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,525 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 1908 N 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 64506Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$248,08536% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16323% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,525 ft²56% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac92% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than195013% of homes49% of homes

About 1908 N 42nd St

How much is 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO is $248,085 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $236,043 to $260,127. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO last sell?

1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO?

1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO has 1,525 square feet of living space and a 0.67-acre lot.

When was 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO built?

1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO?

1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO is assigned to Oak Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Bode Middle School (middle), rated B; Central High School (high), rated C+. All sit in St. Joseph School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO compare to other homes in Saint Joseph 64506?

Among the 6,847 homes in Saint Joseph 64506, it is worth more than 36% of them ($248,085 against a typical $277,403), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($163 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,525 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1950 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 68% 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 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1908 N 42nd St, Saint Joseph, MO was $2,413. The county assessed it at $33,640.

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