12305 E 42nd St S, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 12305 E 42nd St S, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.358 acres (15,578 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$111,300 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,939 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33-340-12-07`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33-340-12-07`
Alternative APNs	`33-340-12-07-00-0-00-000` `33340120700000001` `879227`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,204 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	816 sqft
Basement Area	576 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	15,578 sqft (0.358 acres)
Lot Dimensions	139 ft deep x 108 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	320 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	54 sqft
Deck Area	130 sqft
Patio Area	130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	879227
Street Address	12305 E 42ND ST S
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-4424
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PEEK BURTON ADD LOT 19
Legal Subdivision	PEEK BURTON ADD
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	12400

Owner

12305 E 42nd St S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12305 E 42ND ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4424
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITYAMERICA CU
Apr 24, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer COMMUNITYAMERICA CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 4, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020E33492
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 7, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000E33492
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	12305 E 42ND ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4424
Document Number	0000E58871
Instrument Date	May 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2020
Title Company	WORLDWIDE RECORDING INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12305 E 42ND ST S INDEPENDENCE MO 640554424, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4424

Mortgage

Document Number	0000E58871
Date	Jul 10, 2020
Instrument	58871E

Lender

Name	COMMUNITYAMERICA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	LENEXA, KS 66219

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Jul 9, 2045

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2020
Property Address	12305 E 42ND ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4424
Document Number	0000E33492
Instrument Date	Apr 7, 2020
Instrument	33492E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2020
Title Company	TRUSTED TITLE AND CLOSING LLC, TRUSTED TITLE & CLOSING LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12305 E 42ND ST S INDEPENDENCE MO 640554424, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4424

Mortgage

Document Number	E33493
Date	Apr 24, 2020
Instrument	33493E

Lender

Name	COMMUNITYAMERICA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	LENEXA, KS 66219

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 23, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12305 E 42nd St S was $1,939, down 9.1% 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		$27,138 (-) Land $5,364 Building $21,774	$142,830 (-)
2025	$1,939.00 (-9.05%)	$27,138 Land $5,364 Building $21,774	$142,830
2024	$2,132.00 (+2.35%)
2023	$2,083.00	$30,779 Land $3,563 Building $27,216	$161,990

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 12305 E 42nd St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12305 E 42nd St S 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 412 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

May also be available: Spectrum, Wisper ISP.

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