16517 E 51st St Ct S, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 16517 E 51st St Ct S, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.221 acres (9,622 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$225,600 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,842 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34-430-11-15`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-430-11-15`
Alternative APNs	`34-430-11-15-00-0-00-000` `34430111500000001` `887176`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,880 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,286 sqft
Basement Area	1,286 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,622 sqft (0.221 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 1 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	32 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	228 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	887176
Street Address	16517 E 51ST STREET CT S
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-6846
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COUNTRY MEADOWS LOT 420
Legal Subdivision	COUNTRY MEADOWS
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	420
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	14504

Owner

16517 E 51st St Ct S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16517 E 51ST STREET CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6846
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST FED'L BK/KANSAS CITY
May 9, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer COMMUNITY MTG
Aug 4, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer UNITED WHOLESALE MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 4, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018E40091
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 28, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000E31716
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	16517 E 51ST STREET CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6846
Document Number	0000E08494
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2021
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2021
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	16517 E 51ST STREET CT S INDEPENDENCE MO 640556846, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6846

Mortgage

Document Number	0000E08494
Date	Jan 26, 2021
Instrument	8494E

Lender

Name	FIRST FED'L BK/KANSAS CITY
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64120

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 25, 2051

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	May 9, 2018
Property Address	16517 E 51ST STREET CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6846
Document Number	0000E40091
Instrument Date	May 7, 2018
Instrument	40091E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2018
Title Company	FIRST UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	16517 E 51ST STREET CT S INDEPENDENCE MO 640556846, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6846

Mortgage

Document Number	E40388
Date	May 9, 2018
Instrument	40388E

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 8, 2048

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2017
Property Address	16517 E 51ST STREET CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6846
Document Number	0000E71954
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2017
Instrument	71954E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2017
Title Company	MCCAFFREE-SHORT TITLE COMPANY INC, MCCAFFREE-SHORT TITLE CO INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	16517 E 51ST STREET CT S INDEPENDENCE MO 640556846, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6846

Mortgage

Document Number	E71955
Date	Aug 4, 2017
Instrument	71955E

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	TROY, MI 48083

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 3, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16517 E 51st St Ct S was $3,842, down 1.8% from the year before.

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$53,772 (-) Land $7,465 Building $46,307	$283,010 (-)
2025	$3,842.00 (-1.84%)	$53,772 Land $7,465 Building $46,307	$283,010
2024	$3,914.00 (+2.33%)
2023	$3,825.00	$56,504 Land $5,837 Building $50,667	$297,390

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16517 E 51st St Ct S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 16517 E 51st St Ct S has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 415 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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: Google Fiber, Spectrum, Wisper ISP.

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