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$281,747$174 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

5309 BASIL DR

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
0
Baths
1,616 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$282K
$250K low$313K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,966 (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.$27,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,180
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,030

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.37
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
37
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.
60
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.

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.0.27
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
Bode Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Bessie Ellison Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.2 mi
H
Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 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

5309 Basil Dr 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 76% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Saint Joseph 64506
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Buchanan County

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
$108K$647K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$281,747
CheaperTypical $280,450Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,616 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,470 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 5309 Basil Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 64506Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,74751% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17432% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,616 ft²63% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac52% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than197140% of homes69% of homes

About 5309 Basil Dr

How much is 5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO is $281,747 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $250,487 to $313,007. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO last sell?

5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO?

5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO has 1,616 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO built?

5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

What schools serve 5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO?

5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO is assigned to Bode Middle School (middle), rated C; Bessie Ellison Elementary School (elementary), 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 5309 Basil Dr, 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 51% of them ($281,747 against a typical $280,450), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($174 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,616 ft² against a typical 1,470 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1971 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 76% 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 5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5309 Basil Dr, Saint Joseph, MO was $1,966. The county assessed it at $27,930.

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