Eureka (Jefferson County side), Missouri.
Part of the Eureka area sits in Jefferson County. Some of those homes are inside Eureka city limits; others are unincorporated. In 2026, 23 single-family homes sold with a Eureka mailing address in Jefferson County, at a $469,900 median.
Eureka (Jefferson County side) Home Buying Questions, Answered With 2026 Sales
Updated October 2026 · MLS sales records. 23 closed sales with a Eureka mailing address in Jefferson County.
How much does a house cost on the Jefferson County side of Eureka?
The 2026 median sale price was $469,900 across 23 sales with a Eureka mailing address in Jefferson County, according to MLS sales records. The middle half sold between $350,000 and $516,000.
What does $400,000 buy on the Jefferson County side of Eureka?
9 of 23 sales (39.1%) closed at $400,000 or less. Of those, 7 had three or more bedrooms and 5 were ranch-style; the median was 1,530 sq ft, built in 2020.
What does $500,000 buy on the Jefferson County side of Eureka?
16 of 23 sales (69.6%) closed at $500,000 or less. Of those, 14 had three or more bedrooms and 9 were ranch-style; the median was 1,870 sq ft, built in 2020.
How fast do homes sell on the Jefferson County side of Eureka?
The median 2026 sale spent 23 days on market (CDOM), against 18.5 days countywide. 11 of 23 sales took 30 days or more.
Do Jefferson County Eureka homes sell over asking price?
9 of 23 sales in 2026 (39.1%) closed above the original list price, compared with 38.5% countywide.
What kind of houses sell on the Jefferson County side of Eureka?
The median 2026 sale was about 2,092 sq ft, built in 2021, and 14 of 23 (60.9%) were ranch-style.
Is a Jefferson County Eureka address inside Eureka city limits?
Part of it. The City of Eureka reaches across the Meramec River into Jefferson County, and that part is mostly the Windswept Farms subdivision, which the city voluntarily annexed in 2019. On the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 map, 11 of the 23 sales in 2026 were inside city limits, all in Windswept Farms, and two newer homes next to it had tax bills in line with the city homes. Older subdivisions such as Mirasol Manor and the Northwest R-I homes are unincorporated Jefferson County. The taxing bodies on the Jefferson County assessor’s parcel record settle it for a specific house.
Which school district is the Jefferson County side of Eureka in?
More than one. The 23 sales with a Eureka mailing address in Jefferson County in 2026 were in Rockwood R-VI (Jefferson Co. part) (19) and Northwest R-I (4). Confirm the district for the exact address.
How much are property taxes on the Jefferson County side of Eureka?
The median annual property tax on homes that sold with a Eureka mailing address in Jefferson County in 2026 was $4,675, and the middle half of bills ran from $3,398 to $6,138, across 23 sales, according to MLS sales records. The tax on a listing is the seller’s most recent bill, so confirm the exact address with the Jefferson County Collector of Revenue.
What ZIP code is the Jefferson County side of Eureka?
63025. All 23 of the 2026 sales with a Eureka mailing address in Jefferson County were in that ZIP code.
Deciding on a house in the Jefferson County side of Eureka
Does living inside Eureka city limits raise your property tax?
Yes. In 2026, the Windswept Farms homes inside Eureka city limits paid about $10.50 to $14.30 a year in property tax for every $1,000 of sale price. Eureka-address homes in unincorporated Jefferson County with a full-year bill mostly paid $4 to $11. Confirm the bill for the exact address with the Jefferson County Collector of Revenue.
Will MHDC’s price limit rule out a Jefferson County Eureka house?
Some of them. 4 of the 23 sales closed above the $566,354 First Place limit. Next Step’s $692,211 limit covers more, if your income qualifies.
Do I need an inspection on a nearly new Eureka house?
Yes. The median Jefferson County Eureka sale in 2026 was built in 2021. A newer house can still have drainage, grading or sewer-line problems, and a general inspection plus a sewer scope is how you find them before closing.
Source: MLS closed single-family resales, January 1–October 5, 2026: vacant or owner-occupied homes, excluding new construction and tenant-occupied properties. Grouped by mailing address; city limits use U.S. Census Bureau 2024 place boundaries. See all Jefferson County communities in the Jefferson County area guide.
School Districts in Eureka (Jefferson County side)
The 23 sales with a Eureka mailing address in Jefferson County in 2026 were in these school districts, by the high school listed in MLS:
- Rockwood R-VI (Jefferson Co. part): 19 sales
- Northwest R-I: 4 sales
⚠ School boundaries can vary by exact property address. Verify assigned schools directly with the district before writing an offer.
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