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$185,182$117 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

288 APPLETON MAIN ST

OLD APPLETON, MO 63770
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,580 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.
2.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$185K
$170K low$201K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$462 (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.$8,380 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,089

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.43 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountyCAPE GIRARDEAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.68
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 Ridge Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.6 mi
H
Oak Ridge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi

District: Oak Ridge R-Vi School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 63770These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.269

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.67
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,443
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,520
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

288 Appleton Main 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 72% of homes in Cape Girardeau County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Cape Girardeau County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Cape Girardeau County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Cape Girardeau County

What homes are worth in Cape Girardeau County

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

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$68K$486K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Cape Girardeau County.

How it measures up in Cape Girardeau County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cape Girardeau County.

Estimated value$185,182
CheaperTypical $249,843Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,580 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size2.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 288 Appleton Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCape Girardeau County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,18228% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11720% of homes
Living areabigger than1,580 ft²50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.68 ac82% of homes
Year builtnewer than19206% of homes

About 288 Appleton Main St

How much is 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO is $185,182 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $169,681 to $200,683. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO last sell?

288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO last sold on Oct 29, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO?

288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,580 square feet of living space and a 2.68-acre lot.

When was 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO built?

288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO?

288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO is assigned to Oak Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Oak Ridge High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Oak Ridge R-Vi School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO compare to other homes in Cape Girardeau County?

Among the 26,611 homes in Cape Girardeau County, it is worth more than 28% of them ($185,182 against a typical $249,843), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($117 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,580 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (2.68 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1920 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Appleton Main St, Old Appleton, MO was $462. The county assessed it at $8,380.

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