Jackson County property record for 117 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,274 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,077 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-230-44-09 |
| Primary APN | 26-230-44-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,902 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,274 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Interior |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 776722 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 E ELM ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64050-3901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOSEPH HANSBROUGHS ADD E 50 LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPH HANSBROUGHS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
117 E Elm St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 S ROY HARRA RD, BUCKNER, MO 64016-9241 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017E20303 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000641 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 117 E ELM ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3901 |
| Document Number | 0000E20303 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20303E |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 15480 LAGUNA CANYON RD #100 IRVINE CA 926182132, 100, IRVINE, CA 92618-2132 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 E Elm St was $1,077, up 5.3% 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 | $15,076 (-) Land $3,279 Building $11,797 | $79,350 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,077.00 (+5.28%) | $15,076 Land $3,279 Building $11,797 | $79,350 |
| 2024 | $1,023.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,000.00 | $14,777 Land $1,946 Building $12,831 | $77,770 |
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 117 E Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 117 E Elm St 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 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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