17217 E 44th Terrace Ct S, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 17217 E 44th Terrace Ct S, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,541 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.068 acres (2,972 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$217,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,743 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Dec 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`34-400-11-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-400-11-40`
Alternative APNs	`34-400-11-40-00-0-00-000` `34400114000000001` `886612`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,541 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,525 sqft
Basement Area	1,525 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	2,972 sqft (0.068 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	414 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	35 sqft
Deck Area	168 sqft
Patio Area	168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	886612
Street Address	17217 E 44TH TERRACE CT S
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-5436
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description	WHISPERING MEADOWS 4TH PLAT-LOTS 45-104 LOT 85
Legal Subdivision	WHISPERING MEADOWS 4TH PLAT
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	85
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	14501

Owner

17217 E 44th Terrace Ct S, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	17217 E 44TH TERCT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ACADEMY BANK NA
Dec 8, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 17, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer US BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018E62311
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 6, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0062311
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	17217 E 44TH TERRACE CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5436
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0051437
Date	May 12, 2021
Instrument	2021E0051437

Lender

Name	ACADEMY BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

December 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2022
Property Address	17217 E 44TH TERRACE CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5436
Document Number	00E0108341
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2022
Instrument	2022E0108341
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17217 E 44TH TERRACE CT S # 3, 3, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5436

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2018
Property Address	17217 E 44TH TERRACE CT S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5436
Document Number	0000E62311
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2018
Instrument	62311E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2018
Title Company	SECURED TITLE/KANSAS CITY

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	17217 E 44TH TERRACE CT S INDEPENDENCE MO 640555436, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5436

Mortgage

Document Number	E62312
Date	Jul 17, 2018
Instrument	62312E

Lender

Name	US BK
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 16, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 17217 E 44th Terrace Ct S was $2,743, 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	Blue Springs R-IV School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$45,961 (-) Land $8,915 Building $37,046	$241,900 (-)
2025	$2,743.00 (+0.07%)	$45,961 Land $8,915 Building $37,046	$241,900
2024	$2,741.00 (+2.12%)
2023	$2,684.00	$39,967 Land $5,495 Building $34,472	$210,350

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 17217 E 44th Terrace Ct S in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2011)
Most Recent Claim	May 2011 · ground movement

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 17217 E 44th 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Google Fiber, Wisper ISP.

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