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126 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 126 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 677 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,543 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$113,054 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill$2,111 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-330-04-12

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-330-04-12
Alternative APNs
  • 26-330-04-12-00-0-00-000
  • 26330041200000001
  • 778212

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area677 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area460 sqft
Basement Area420 sqft
FlooringCarpet

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,543 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 44 ft wide
PorchCovered Porch
Porch Area16 sqft
Deck Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number778212
Street Address126 S FOREST AVE
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateMO
Zip64050-3426
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCOMM PLAT OF CARPENTER ESTATE BEG 350.25 N & 25 W OF SE CO R OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 3 TWP 49 RNG 32 TH N 44 TH W 1 50 TH S 44 TH E 150 TO POB
Legal SubdivisionCARPENTER ESTATE COMM PLAT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Township / Civil DivisionBLUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract11701

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address126 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3426
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 16, 2021
Deed Document Number202295234
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Recording DateOct 18, 2022
Property Address126 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3426
Document Number00E0095234
Instrument DateOct 17, 2022
Instrument2022E0095234
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2022
Title CompanyTHOMSON AFFINITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address126 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3426

Mortgage

Document Number00E0095235
DateOct 18, 2022
Instrument2022E0095235
Lender
NameAMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMissouri
CountyJackson County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictIndependence 30 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$29,541 (-) Land $2,660 Building $26,881$155,480 (-)
2025$2,111.00 (+56.02%)$29,541 (+51.23%) Land $2,660 Building $26,881$155,480 (+51.23%)
2024$1,353.00 (+2.34%)
2023$1,322.00$19,534 Land $4,860 Building $14,674$102,810

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2026 · other causes

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Missouri
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemINDEPENDENCE PWS
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID MO1010399
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: KC Web, T-Mobile, Verizon, Wisper ISP.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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