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$129,921$100 / 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 87How 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 $78,800 on Aug 14, 2006

629 INDEPENDENCE AVE

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64505
0
Baths
1,300 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$130K
$112K low$147K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,800 · Aug 14, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$581 (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.$8,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,780

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.0.19
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
Lindbergh Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
H
Lafayette High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Robidoux Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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%

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How this home compares

629 Independence 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 less than 73% of homes in Saint Joseph 64505
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Saint Joseph 64505
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Saint Joseph 64505
  • Older than 81% of homes in Buchanan County

What homes are worth in Saint Joseph 64505

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

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$54K$767K

This home is worth more than 27% 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$129,921
CheaperTypical $208,423Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$100
CheaperTypical $137Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,282 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 629 Independence Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 64505Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$129,92127% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10017% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²51% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac28% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than191221% of homes19% of homes

About 629 Independence Ave

How much is 629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO is $129,921 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $112,485 to $147,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO last sell?

629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO last sold on Aug 14, 2006 for $78,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO has 1,300 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO built?

629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO was built in 1912, making it 114 years old.

What schools serve 629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO is assigned to Lindbergh Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Lafayette High School (high), rated D+; Robidoux Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in St. Joseph School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 629 Independence Ave, 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 27% of them ($129,921 against a typical $208,423), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($100 against a typical $137), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,282 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1912 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 32% 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 629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 629 Independence Ave, Saint Joseph, MO was $581. The county assessed it at $8,120.

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