Jackson County property record for 1716 S Hands St, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.916 acres (39,910 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $394 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-720-03-19 |
| Primary APN | 26-720-03-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 39,910 sqft (0.916 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Account Number | 784064 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1716 S HANDS ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-1802 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | COOPER & SHORTS ADD LOT 58 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOPER & SHORTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
1716 S Hands St, recreational vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1712 S HANDS ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1802 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1716 S Hands St was $394, up 11% 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 | $5,521 (-) Land $5,521 | $29,060 (-) | |
| 2025 | $394.00 (+10.99%) | $5,521 Land $5,521 | $29,060 |
| 2024 | $355.00 (+2.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $347.00 | $5,130 Land $5,130 | $27,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1716 S Hands St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1716 S Hands St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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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