Jackson County property record for 1217 W 31st St, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,143 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,900 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-940-04-05 |
| Primary APN | 26-940-04-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,644 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,143 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 786698 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1217 W 31ST ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEVERLY HILLS RES OF BLK 7 LOT 54 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEVERLY HILLS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 26-940-04-05
Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 W 31ST ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-2311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016E107441 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000E16222 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,229 (+10.22%) Land $4,372 Building $25,857 | $159,100 (+10.22%) | |
| 2024 | $1,900.00 (+2.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,856.00 | $27,426 Land $3,418 Building $24,008 | $144,350 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 28, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.
Based on FCC filings for 431 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDEPENDENCE PWS serves 120,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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