Jackson County property record for 12400 E 42nd St S, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,280 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-340-11-06 |
| Primary APN | 33-340-11-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 879194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12400 E 42ND ST S |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-4426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PEEK BURTON ADD E 57 AND 65 ONE HUNDREDTHS FT OF L OT 9 AND W 25 FT OF LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEEK BURTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
12400 E 42nd St S is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3300 TRAIL RIDGE DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-2090 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202458034 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058034 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12400 E 42nd St S was $2,280, down 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,911 (-) Land $5,206 Building $26,705 | $167,950 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,280.00 (-9.85%) | $31,911 Land $5,206 Building $26,705 | $167,950 |
| 2024 | $2,529.00 (+2.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,472.00 | $36,516 Land $4,237 Building $32,279 | $192,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12400 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 risk around 12400 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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