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16855 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 16855 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property TypeSelf Storage
Details66,850 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size3.25 acres (141,690 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$805,125,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$80,796 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34-430-02-03-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-430-02-03-01
Alternative APNs
  • 34-430-02-03-01-0-00-000
  • 34430020301000001
  • 886913

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area66,850 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area66,850 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area141,690 sqft
Total Buildings18 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number886913
Street Address16855 E US 40 HWY
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateMO
Zip64055
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Self Storage
Legal DescriptionRNG-31 TWP-49 SEC-30 PT OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 DAF: BEG 1140.75 W & 65 S OF TH NE COR OF SD 1/4 1/4 TH E 402 ALG S ROW O F US 40 HWY TH S 335 TH W 222 TH S 39.33 TH W 180 TH N 3
Legal Range31W
Legal Township49N
Legal Section30
Legal Block2
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Township / Civil DivisionBLUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract14504

Owner

16855 E US Hwy 40, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2018.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address215 N STADIUM BLVD, 207, COLUMBIA, MO 65203-1160
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 24, 2014
Deed Document Number2018E109600
Prior Transfer DateDec 20, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc000E113941
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Recording DateDec 27, 2018
Property Address16855 E US HIGHWAY 40, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5330
Document Number000E109600
Instrument DateDec 20, 2018
Instrument109600E
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address215 N STADIUM BLVD #207 COLUMBIA MO 652031160, 207, COLUMBIA, MO 65203-1160

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16855 E US Hwy 40 was $80,796, up 13.9% from the year before.

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMissouri
CountyJackson County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictIndependence 30 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$941,280 (-) Land $245,302 Building $695,978$2,941,500 (-)
2025$80,796.00 (+13.9%)$941,280 Land $245,302 Building $695,978$2,941,500
2024$70,937.00 (+1.92%)
2023$69,600.00$848,000 Land $220,992 Building $627,008$2,650,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16855 E US Hwy 40 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 16855 E US Hwy 40 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 RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 93% of Missouri
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemINDEPENDENCE PWS
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID MO1010399
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Wisper ISP.

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