Jackson County property record for 1709 S Hands St, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,911 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.893 acres (38,902 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $101,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,909 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-720-01-09 |
| Primary APN | 26-720-01-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,911 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,902 sqft (0.893 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 297 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 952 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 784032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1709 S HANDS ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COOPER AND SHORTS ADD LOT 63 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOPER & SHORTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 S HANDS ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 200440299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $40,706 (-) Land $8,826 Building $31,880 | $214,240 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,909.00 (-7.56%) | $40,706 (-10.38%) Land $8,826 Building $31,880 | $214,240 (-10.39%) |
| 2024 | $3,147.00 (+2.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,075.00 | $45,423 Land $3,285 Building $42,138 | $239,070 |
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.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 94% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Wisper ISP.
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