Jackson County property record for 12708 E 40th St S, Independence, MO 64055 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,806 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,048 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-340-04-09 |
| Primary APN | 33-340-04-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,070 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,614 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,806 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 878924 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12708 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 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER GARDEN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 33-340-04-09
Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12708 E 40TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 202382694 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12708 E 40TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4416 |
| Document Number | 00E0082694 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023E0082694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2023 |
| 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 | 12708 E 40TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-4416 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified August 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,153 (+1.99%) Land $6,998 Building $23,155 | $158,700 (+1.99%) | |
| 2024 | $2,048.00 (+2.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,001.00 | $29,564 Land $2,768 Building $26,796 | $155,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (29095C), updated May 28, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 290950122003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1982, rainfall accumulation |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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
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