16604 E 53rd Terrace Ct S, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 16604 E 53rd Terrace Ct S, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,493 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.045 acres (1,956 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$391,685 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,590 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Mortgage Dec 2020 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34-920-11-23`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-920-11-23`
Alternative APNs	`34-920-11-23-00-0-00-000` `34920112300000001` `889614`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,493 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,487 sqft
Basement Area	1,487 sqft
Finished Basement	954 sqft
Unfinished Basement	533 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	1,956 sqft (0.045 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	61 sqft
Deck Area	144 sqft
Patio Area	270 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	889614
Street Address	16604 E 53RD TERRACE CT S
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-6384
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COUNTRY MEADOWS SOUTH P.U.D.-UNITS 19,20 & 21 UNIT 21
Legal Subdivision	COUNTRY MEADOWS SOUTH PUD
Legal Block	1
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	14504

Owner

16604 E 53rd Terrace Ct S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16604 E 53RD TERRACE CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6384
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 31, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Dec 22, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 6, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 31, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 31, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022E30790
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 17, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	000E122742
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Mar 31, 2022
Property Address	16604 E 53RD TERRACE CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6384
Document Number	00E0030790
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2022
Instrument	2022E0030790
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16604 E 53RD TERRACE CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6384

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0030791
Date	Mar 31, 2022
Instrument	2022E0030791

Lender

Name	SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2020
Property Address	16604 E 53RD TERRACE CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6384
Document Number	000E122742
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2020
Instrument	122742E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	16604 E 53RD TERRACE CT S INDEPENDENCE MO 640556384, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6384

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2017
Property Address	16604 E 53RD TERRACE CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6384
Document Number	000E108790
Instrument Date	Dec 5, 2017
Instrument	108790E
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 11, 2019
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1000 NE KENWOOD DR LEES SUMMIT MO 640641765, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064-1765

Mortgage

Document Number	E108791
Date	Dec 6, 2017
Instrument	108791E

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 5, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16604 E 53rd Terrace Ct S was $3,590, up 0.1% 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		$59,552 (-) Land $7,121 Building $52,431	$313,430 (-)
2025	$3,590.00 (+0.08%)	$59,552 Land $7,121 Building $52,431	$313,430
2024	$3,587.00 (+2.31%)
2023	$3,506.00	$51,785 Land $5,592 Building $46,193	$272,550

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 16604 E 53rd Terrace Ct S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2017)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2017 · river or lake flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 16604 E 53rd Terrace Ct S 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.

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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	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, Wisper ISP.

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