12708 E 38th St S, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 12708 E 38th St S, Independence, MO 64055 · Last verified April 2026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,752 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.269 acres (11,702 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$4,195 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33-310-15-42`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33-310-15-42`
Alternative APNs	`33-310-15-42-00-0-00-000` `33310154200000001` `878248`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,752 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,730 sqft
Basement Area	2,736 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,702 sqft (0.269 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	648 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	122 sqft
Deck Area	371 sqft
Patio Area	362 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	878248
Street Address	12708 E 38TH ST S
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-3126
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RAMSGATE LOT 10
Legal Subdivision	RAMSGATE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4012
Census Tract	12200

Owner

Source: Jackson County records · APN 33-310-15-42

Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12708 E 38TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3126
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2018
Deed Sale	May 21, 2018
Deed Document Number	2018E43921
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 23, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000I93493
Record Updated	Jun 08, 2026

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	May 21, 2018
Property Address	12708 E 38TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3126
Document Number	0000E43921
Instrument Date	May 09, 2018
Instrument	43921E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 14, 2018

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	12708 E 38TH ST S INDEPENDENCE MO 640553126, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3126

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Missouri
County	Jackson County
Municipality	Independence City
Unified School District	Independence 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.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$66,121 (+15%) Land $11,638 Building $54,483	$348,000 (+15%)
2024	$4,195.00 (+2.22%)
2023	$4,104.00	$57,496 Land $7,754 Building $49,742	$302,610

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 Zone	Zone X
Special Flood Hazard Area	No
Flood Hazard	Minimal
500-Year Floodplain	No

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land in reach
Wildfire Likelihood	Negligible
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 345 locations within about half a mile of this property

Provider	Technology	Download / Upload (Mbps)
AT&T	Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity	Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available at this address: T-Mobile USA, AT&T, Verizon, Wisper ISP, Google Fiber. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.