Jackson County property record for 1039 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,517 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,100 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-420-25-06 |
| Primary APN | 26-420-25-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,517 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 779813 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1039 S FOREST AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64050-4217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHITE JC 1ST ADD LOT 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE J C 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 11702 |
1039 S Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1039 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018E49780 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1039 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000E49780 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 49780E |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1039 S FOREST AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640504217, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4217 |
| Document Number | E49782 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 49782E |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
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| Address | FLINT, MI 48501-2026 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 6, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1039 S Forest Ave was $1,239, down 13.7% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,338 (-) Land $2,972 Building $14,366 | $91,250 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,239.00 (-13.72%) | $17,338 Land $2,972 Building $14,366 | $91,250 |
| 2024 | $1,436.00 (+2.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,404.00 | $20,739 Land $1,824 Building $18,915 | $109,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1039 S Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1039 S Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INDEPENDENCE PWS serves 120,000 people · EPA ID MO1010399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: KC Web, Spectrum, Verizon, Wisper ISP.
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