Jackson County property record for 1609 N High St, Independence, MO 64050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,167 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-810-10-05 |
| Primary APN | 15-810-10-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Interior |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 732457 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 N HIGH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64050-1920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDGEWOOD PARK N 22.76 LOT 20 & S 34.05 LOT 21 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
1609 N High St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 1996.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 N HIGH ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-1920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000806 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 N High St was $1,167, down 0.9% 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 | $16,332 (-) Land $3,287 Building $13,045 | $85,960 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,167.00 (-0.93%) | $16,332 Land $3,287 Building $13,045 | $85,960 |
| 2024 | $1,178.00 (+2.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,152.00 | $17,016 Land $2,386 Building $14,630 | $89,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 N High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2012.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1609 N High St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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