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$188,340$120 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

297 ROUTE J

SOUTH WEST CITY, MO 64863
0
Baths
1,576 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.
8.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$188K
$174K low$203K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$188,340
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$150,672

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$671 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$18,320 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,000

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyMcDonald
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.92
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle

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.

E
Southwest City Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
McDonald County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.9 mi

District: McDonald County R-I School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 64863These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.6.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,786
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,844
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°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.60%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

297 Route J 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 68% of homes in McDonald County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in South West City 64863

What homes are worth in South West City 64863

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

This home
$71K$893K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in South West City 64863.

How it measures up in South West City 64863

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South West City 64863.

Estimated value$188,340
CheaperTypical $171,032Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,490 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size8.92 ac
SmallerTypical 1.52 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 297 Route J ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth West City 64863McDonald County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,34056% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12050% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,576 ft²55% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.92 ac70% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than198660% of homes54% of homes

About 297 Route J

How much is 297 Route J, South West City, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 Route J, South West City, MO is $188,340 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $173,670 to $203,010. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 297 Route J, South West City, MO?

297 Route J, South West City, MO has 1,576 square feet of living space and a 8.92-acre lot.

When was 297 Route J, South West City, MO built?

297 Route J, South West City, MO was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 297 Route J, South West City, MO?

297 Route J, South West City, MO is assigned to Southwest City Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; McDonald County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in McDonald County R-I School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 297 Route J, South West City, MO compare to other homes in South West City 64863?

Among the 511 homes in South West City 64863, it is worth more than 56% of them ($188,340 against a typical $171,032), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($120 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,576 ft² against a typical 1,490 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (8.92 ac against a typical 1.52 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1986 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of McDonald County, it is worth more than 38% 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 297 Route J, South West City, MO?

The 2023 property tax bill for 297 Route J, South West City, MO was $671. The county assessed it at $18,320.

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