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$526,117$175 / 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 94How 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

5521 NE RIVERSIDE RD

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505
0
Baths
3,000 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.
97.75 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.

Valuation

$526K
$495K low$557K 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.$526,117
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$420,894

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,592 (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.$31,860 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,870

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.185 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.97.75
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.

E
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.0 mi
M
Robidoux Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Lafayette High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: St. Joseph School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 64505These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.134
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,480
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.292 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,534
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,557
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.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

5521 Ne Riverside Rd 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 96% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Saint Joseph 64505
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Among the largest lots in Saint Joseph 64505
  • Older than 74% of homes in Saint Joseph 64505

What homes are worth in Saint Joseph 64505

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

This home
$49K$747K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Saint Joseph 64505.

How it measures up in Saint Joseph 64505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Joseph 64505.

Estimated value$526,117
CheaperTypical $207,483Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area3,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,284 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size97.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 5521 Ne Riverside Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 64505Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$526,11792% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17578% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than3,000 ft²87% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than97.75 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than192026% of homes28% of homes

About 5521 Ne Riverside Rd

How much is 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO is $526,117 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $495,496 to $556,738. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO last sell?

5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO last sold on Feb 27, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO?

5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO has 3,000 square feet of living space and a 97.75-acre lot.

When was 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO built?

5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO?

5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO is assigned to Oak Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Robidoux Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lafayette High School (high), rated D-. All sit in St. Joseph School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO compare to other homes in Saint Joseph 64505?

Among the 5,057 homes in Saint Joseph 64505, it is worth more than 92% of them ($526,117 against a typical $207,483), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($175 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 87% of them (3,000 ft² against a typical 1,284 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (97.75 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1920 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 96% 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 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5521 Ne Riverside Rd, Saint Joseph, MO was $1,592. The county assessed it at $31,860.

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