Jackson County property record for 1438 S Hedges Ave, Independence, MO 64052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,886 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,842 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-130-15-15 |
| Primary APN | 27-130-15-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,886 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 296 sqft |
| Patio Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 788340 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1438 S HEDGES AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64052-3724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAYWOOD CONTINUATION N 50 LOT 6 BLK 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAYWOOD CONTINUATION |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 11800 |
1438 S Hedges Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1438 S HEDGES AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1438 S Hedges Ave was $1,842, up 0.1% 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 | $29,703 (-) Land $3,496 Building $26,207 | $156,330 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,842.00 (+0.05%) | $29,703 Land $3,496 Building $26,207 | $156,330 |
| 2024 | $1,841.00 (+2.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,796.00 | $25,829 Land $1,547 Building $24,282 | $135,940 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1438 S Hedges Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 36 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1438 S Hedges Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 620 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile, Wisper ISP.
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