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$124,922$138 / 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

523 S 38TH ST

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
0
Baths
906 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$125K
$115K low$135K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$665 (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.$9,180 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,330
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,320

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.0.23
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
Truman Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Skaith Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.6 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

523 S 38th 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 97% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506
  • Older than 84% 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.

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$107K$595K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$124,922
CheaperTypical $278,140Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area906 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 523 S 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 64506Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$124,9223% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1389% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than906 ft²5% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac33% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than195216% of homes52% of homes

About 523 S 38th St

How much is 523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO is $124,922 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $114,542 to $135,302. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO last sell?

523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO last sold on Aug 14, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO?

523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO has 906 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO built?

523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.

What schools serve 523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO?

523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO is assigned to Truman Middle School (middle), rated D+; Central High School (high), rated C+; Skaith Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in St. Joseph School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 523 S 38th 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 3% of them ($124,922 against a typical $278,140), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($138 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 5% of them (906 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1952 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 30% 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 523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO was $665. The county assessed it at $9,180.

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