Jackson County property record for 12704 E 40th St S, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,483 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,600 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,107 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-340-04-08 |
| Primary APN | 33-340-04-08 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,483 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 878923 |
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| Street Address | 12704 E 40TH ST S |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-4416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIVER GARDEN LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER GARDEN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 33-340-04-08
Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12704 E 40TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK OF ST CHARLES MO |
| Jun 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021E124611 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00E0054526 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12704 E 40TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4416 |
| Document Number | 00E0124611 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021E0124611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12704 E 40TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4416 |
| Document Number | 00E0124612 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021E0124612 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF ST CHARLES MO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12704 E 40TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4416 |
| Document Number | 0000E54525 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 54525E |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3620 S EMERY ST INDEPENDENCE MO 640553446, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3446 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,377 (+14.99%) Land $6,565 Building $11,812 | $96,720 (+14.99%) | |
| 2024 | $1,107.00 (+2.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,082.00 | $15,981 Land $1,718 Building $14,263 | $84,110 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 28, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile USA, Verizon, Wisper ISP.
Based on FCC filings for 345 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDEPENDENCE PWS serves 120,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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