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Drexel, Missouri
Drexel sits on the Missouri-Kansas state line in the southwest corner of Cass County, with a slice reaching into Bates County, about 2.8 square miles and 968 residents in all. Step too far west and your address changes states.
Drexel is a Cass County, Missouri city. So far in 2026, 19 single-family homes sold through the MLS at a median of $246,000, about $183 per finished square foot. The median annual property tax on those homes was $1,746, an effective rate of 0.66% of the sale price.
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What’s new in Drexel, MO
What the city is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council and planning agendas, city news and local reporting, checked November 8, 2026. Older items move to our Update Archive.
November 2026
Drexel voters back half-cent sales tax for downtown and economic development
Drexel’s Proposition 1 on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot asked voters to approve Ordinance No. 796, raising the general city sales tax by one-half of one percent for general municipal purposes, including downtown improvements and citywide economic development. Unofficial Cass County results posted election night show the Drexel question passing 147 to 73 (66.8% yes) with both Cass County precincts reporting. Results become final once the county certifies them.
Source: Cass County Clerk (unofficial results); ballot text via BallotReady →
Historical property tax
Drexel property taxes: 10 years of real bills
The typical Drexel home that sold in 2026 (year to date) carried an annual property tax bill of about $1,746, or 0.66% of its sale price. In 2017 it was $1,298 (0.83%). Appraisals tend to rise faster than anyone budgets for, so check the actual bill on any home you like.
10 years of real tax bills
Median property tax on Drexel homes that sold, 2017–2026
What buyers actually inherited: the full annual tax bill (city, county, school and all other levies) on single-family homes sold each year. Effective rate = tax ÷ sale price.
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| Year sold | Median annual tax | Median sale price | Effective rate | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,298 | $158,500 | 0.83% | 18 |
| 2018 | $746 | $119,754 | 0.73% | 16 |
| 2019 | $846 | $137,000 | 0.71% | 11 |
| 2020 | $1,484 | $150,000 | 0.86% | 11 |
| 2021 | $1,566 | $194,250 | 0.65% | 20 |
| 2022 | $1,750 | $215,000 | 0.56% | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | $260,000 | 0.45% | 23 |
| 2024 | $1,301 | $250,000 | 0.53% | 25 |
| 2025 | $1,657 | $270,000 | 0.58% | 25 |
| 2026 | $1,746 | $246,000 | 0.66% | 19 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. Tax figures are as reported in MLS at sale and may reflect the prior tax year; bills under $300 (land-only or missing) are left out. Not a tax quote.
10-year lookback
Price per square foot, subdivision by subdivision
Median sale price per finished square foot for single-family homes in the 4 busiest Drexel subdivisions, by year sold. Darker gold means pricier per foot. Scroll sideways on a phone.
| Subdivision | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel31 sales | · | $49 | · | · | $151 | $127 | $149 | $145 | $131 | $198 | +306%2018–26 |
| Stuart City30 sales | $57 | $52 | · | · | $80 | $162 | $137 | $158 | $144 | $110 | +92%2017–26 |
| Hattens23 sales | $72 | · | · | $97 | $82 | · | $138 | $100 | · | $177 | +147%2017–26 |
| Stuart Heights10 sales | · | $25 | · | · | · | $97 | · | · | · | · | +279%2018–22 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. A year is shown only when at least two homes sold; subdivisions with fewer than 8 sales in these years are left out. Small neighborhoods can swing a lot year to year. Methodology.
Drexel subdivisions
9 Drexel neighborhoods with recent sales
Drexel subdivisions with at least three single-family sales in the last ten years, A to Z, with their sales counts. Tap one to see what is for sale there now.
Subdivision names as entered in the MLS. Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team.
Living in Drexel
Drexel history, jobs and parks
A little history
Drexel was platted in 1890 as Stuart City and was later renamed Drexel after a local store owner. A post office called Drexel has operated since 1891. The former Kansas City Southern Railway line runs through town.
Sources for the city news, rules, utilities and local guide (checked October 26, 2026)
Drexel FAQ
Drexel, MO: the questions people ask most
What county is Drexel, MO in?
Mostly Cass County. The city sits in the southwest corner of Cass County and extends into the northwest corner of Bates County, with the Kansas state line along its west side.
What school district serves Drexel?
The Drexel R-IV School District, which covers the entire city and runs an elementary school and Drexel High School.
Who provides sewer service in Drexel?
The City of Drexel operates its own wastewater system. City Hall is at 137 E. Main Street, phone 816-619-2323.
Who provides electric service in Drexel?
Osage Valley Electric Cooperative is listed for Drexel; confirm service for a specific address with the cooperative.
What highway runs through Drexel?
Missouri Route A passes through town. Archie is about 13 miles east and Merwin about 5 miles south.
Is all of Drexel in Cass County?
Mostly. Drexel sits in the far southwest corner of Cass County, and part of the city extends south into northwest Bates County. The Missouri-Kansas state line runs along the west side of town.
What ZIP code does Drexel use?
Drexel’s ZIP code is 64742.
Is there a public library in Drexel, MO?
Yes. Drexel has a branch of the Cass County Public Library.
How do I contact Drexel City Hall?
Drexel City Hall is at 137 E. Main Street (mailing address PO Box 710, Drexel, MO 64742). The phone number is 816-619-2323, and the city clerk’s email is cityofdrexel@gmail.com.
Has Drexel upgraded its wastewater system?
Yes. In October 2019 the Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded Drexel $3.8 million (a $2.16 million grant plus a $1.66 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan) to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment system. The project included new lagoon aerators, a new lift station, about 6,000 feet of effluent pipeline, an 8-acre storage lagoon and a land-application irrigation system. In July 2022 the state added a $50,000 engineering report grant to evaluate the system and reduce stormwater entering sewer lines.
Where does Drexel’s drinking water come from?
Drexel is served by the city-run Drexel Water System (Missouri public water system ID MO1010225), which federal drinking-water records list as using purchased groundwater. Questions about water service go to Drexel City Hall, 137 E. Main Street, 816-619-2323.
Sources: ded.mo.gov, dnr.mo.gov, en.wikipedia.org, wattbuy.com
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