120 N Ash Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 120 N Ash Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 978 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,398 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$95,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$698 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2024 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-720-18-18`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-720-18-18`
Alternative APNs	`14-720-18-18-00-0-00-000` `14720181800000001` `726780`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	978 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	962 sqft
Basement Area	962 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1912
Effective Year Built	Effective 1912
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,398 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	210 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	726780
Street Address	120 N ASH AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64053-1302
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	JACKSON LITHIA PLACE LOT 61
Legal Subdivision	JACKSON LITHIA PLACE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	61
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1028
Census Tract	11001

Owner

120 N Ash Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	120 N ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1302
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 9, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
May 14, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 6, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 16, 2008
Deed Document Number	2021E52579
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 11, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000E04712
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	120 N ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1302
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	120 N ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1302

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0001850
Date	Jan 9, 2024
Instrument	2024E0001850

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MADISON, WI 53718

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	179 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	May 14, 2021
Property Address	120 N ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1302
Document Number	00E0052579
Instrument Date	May 11, 2021
Instrument	2021E0052579
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2021
Title Company	ALPHA TITLE GUARANTY INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	120 N ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1302

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0052580
Date	May 14, 2021
Instrument	2021E0052580

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2017
Property Address	120 N ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1302
Document Number	0000E91664
Instrument Date	Oct 5, 2017
Instrument	91664E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	111 N HUTTIG AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640531339, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1339

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 120 N Ash Ave was $698, down 43.5% 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		$9,548 (-) Land $3,162 Building $6,386	$50,250 (-)
2025	$698.00 (-43.48%)	$9,548 Land $3,162 Building $6,386	$50,250
2024	$1,235.00 (+2.49%)
2023	$1,205.00	$17,328 Land $1,560 Building $15,768	$91,200

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 120 N Ash 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 120 N Ash 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 502 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

May also be available: Wisper ISP.

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