118 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 118 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,539 sqft · built 1884
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,989 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$172,500 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,050 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2019 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-340-08-25`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-340-08-25`
Alternative APNs	`26-340-08-25-00-0-00-000` `26340082500000001` `778722`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,539 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	844 sqft
Basement Area	1,031 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1884
Effective Year Built	Effective 1884
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,989 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions	133 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	206 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	778722
Street Address	118 S WILLIS AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-3556
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	VERNON PLACE LOT 29
Legal Subdivision	VERNON PLACE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	11701

Owner

118 S Willis Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.

Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	118 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3556
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 30, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MTG
Aug 29, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NORTH AMERICAN SVGS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 24, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 24, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 10, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20255927
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	118 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3556
Document Number	0000E73008
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	118 S WILLIS AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640503556, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3556

Mortgage

Document Number	0000E73008
Date	Sep 12, 2019
Instrument	73008E

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 11, 2049

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Aug 29, 2018
Property Address	118 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3556
Document Number	0000E75890
Instrument Date	Aug 27, 2018
Instrument	75890E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2018
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	118 S WILLIS AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640503556, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3556

Mortgage

Document Number	E75895
Date	Aug 29, 2018
Instrument	75895E

Lender

Name	NORTH AMERICAN SVGS BK
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	GRANDVIEW, MO 64030

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 28, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 118 S Willis Ave was $1,050, up 17.7% from the year before.

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Missouri
County	Jackson County
Municipality	Independence City
Unified School District	Independence 30 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$29,408 (-) Land $2,755 Building $26,653	$154,780 (-)
2025	$1,050.00 (+17.71%)	$29,408 Land $2,755 Building $26,653	$154,780
2024	$892.00 (+2.29%)
2023	$872.00	$25,768 Land $3,240 Building $22,528	$135,620

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 118 S Willis Ave 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 118 S Willis Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 344 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

May also be available: KC Web, Spectrum, Verizon, Wisper ISP.

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