Jackson County property record for 12603 E Bowen St, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,784 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,418 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-940-12-03 |
| Primary APN | 26-940-12-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,784 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 786918 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12603 E BOWEN ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-2407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SANTA FE ACRES LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA FE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
12603 E Bowen St is held in a trust since April 2003.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12603 E BOWEN ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-2407 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039637 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12603 E Bowen St was $1,418, down 18.6% 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 | $19,849 (-) Land $3,929 Building $15,920 | $104,470 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,418.00 (-18.6%) | $19,849 Land $3,929 Building $15,920 | $104,470 |
| 2024 | $1,742.00 (+2.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,702.00 | $25,152 Land $2,586 Building $22,566 | $132,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12603 E Bowen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 |
| 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 |
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 12603 E Bowen St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 93% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 428 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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