12700 E 38th St S, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 12700 E 38th St S, Independence, MO 64055 · Last verified October 2025

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 3,423 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$5,395 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN33-310-15-40

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN33-310-15-40
Alternative APNs
  • 33310154000000001
  • 878246

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,423 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,477 sqft
1st Floor Area812 sqft
Basement Area2,324 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
Lot Depth100 ft Depth
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area131 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number878246
Old Parcel Number33310154000000001
Street Address12700 E 38TH ST S
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateMO
Zip64055-3126
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionRAMSGATE LOT 12
Legal Range32
Legal Township49
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionRAMSGATE
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Township / Civil DivisionBLUE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract12200

Owner

Source: Jackson County records · APN 33-310-15-40

Assessment roll updated June 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address12700 E 38TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3126
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 21, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
GUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL LLC
Apr 28, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
COMMUNITY MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 21, 2021
Deed SaleSep 21, 2021
Prior SaleMay 04, 2017
Deed Document Number2021E0103690
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Recording DateSep 21, 2021
Property Address12700 E 38TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3126
Document Number00E0103690
Instrument DateAug 31, 2021
Instrument2021E0103690
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 09, 2023
Title CompanyMERIDIAN TITLE COMPANY INC, MERIDIAN TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12700 E 38TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3126

Mortgage

Document Number00E0103691
DateSep 21, 2021
Instrument2021E0103691
Lender
NameGUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueSep 01, 2036

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Property Address12700 E 38TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3126
Document Number0000E39920
Instrument DateApr 28, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST UNITED TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address12700 E 38TH ST S INDEPENDENCE MO 640553126, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3126

Mortgage

Document Number0000E39920
DateMay 05, 2017
Instrument39920E
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressINDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 04, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated June 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$86,029 (+15%) Land $12,225 Building $73,804$452,780 (+15%)
2024$5,395.00 (+2.24%)
2023$5,277.00$74,808 Land $6,395 Building $68,413$393,730

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (29095C), updated May 28, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Nearby Properties on E 38th St S

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number