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$377,584$251 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $480,723 on Jun 18, 2025

5301 UNIVERSITY AVE

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64503
0
Baths
1,505 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$378K
$352K low$403K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,723 · Jun 18, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,098 (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.$44,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,170
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$232,770

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.0.22
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Skaith Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
M
Truman Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Benton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: St. Joseph School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 64503These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.10,275
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,055 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,288
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,534
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

5301 University Ave 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 97% of homes in Saint Joseph 64503
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Saint Joseph 64503
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Saint Joseph 64503
  • Among the newest homes in Saint Joseph 64503

What homes are worth in Saint Joseph 64503

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

This home
$46K$398K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Saint Joseph 64503.

How it measures up in Saint Joseph 64503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Joseph 64503.

Estimated value$377,584
CheaperTypical $163,217Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,505 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,092 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5301 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 64503Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$377,58497% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25197% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,505 ft²86% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac51% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than2019almost all homesalmost all homes

About 5301 University Ave

How much is 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO is $377,584 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $351,929 to $403,239. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO last sell?

5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO last sold on Jun 18, 2025 for $480,723, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO has 1,505 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO built?

5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.

What schools serve 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO is assigned to Skaith Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Truman Middle School (middle), rated D+; Benton 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 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO compare to other homes in Saint Joseph 64503?

Among the 4,541 homes in Saint Joseph 64503, it is worth more than 97% of them ($377,584 against a typical $163,217), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($251 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 86% of them (1,505 ft² against a typical 1,092 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2019 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 89% 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 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5301 University Ave, Saint Joseph, MO was $3,098. The county assessed it at $44,230.

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