Jackson County property record for 1209 E 79th St, Kansas City, MO 64131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 806 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,345 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $779 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-730-04-05 |
| Primary APN | 47-730-04-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 606 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,345 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 955426 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1209 E 79TH ST |
| City | KANSAS CITY |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64131-1970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THORP HEIGHTS LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORP HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 9500 |
1209 E 79th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 E 79TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131-1970 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000073109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1209 E 79th St was $779, down 11.8% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Kansas City |
| Unified School District | Center 58 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,297 (-) Land $3,048 Building $6,249 | $48,930 (-) | |
| 2025 | $779.00 (-11.78%) | $9,297 Land $3,048 Building $6,249 | $48,930 |
| 2024 | $883.00 (+1.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $874.00 | $11,191 Land $1,364 Building $9,827 | $58,900 |
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 1209 E 79th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1209 E 79th 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 | KANSAS CITY PWS serves 553,295 people · EPA ID MO1010415 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Failure to filter resolved · Mar 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Everfast Fiber Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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