Jackson County property record for 18000 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,172 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,636 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34-520-05-08 |
| Primary APN | 34-520-05-08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 984 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 328 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,172 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 1710712 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18000 E US 40 HWY |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC-29 TWP-49 RNG-31---IND IRR ALL THAT PT OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1 /4 SEC 29 & PT SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 30-49- 31 DAF BEG AT INTERS EC OF N ROW LI OF US HWY 40 & SEC LI BETW SD SECS 29 & 30 TH |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 49N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 14501 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18000 E US HIGHWAY 40, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000712 |
| 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 | Blue Springs R-IV School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,117 (-) Land $4,881 Building $18,236 | $121,670 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,636.00 (+14.17%) | $23,117 (-62.89%) Land $4,881 Building $18,236 | $121,670 (-62.89%) |
| 2024 | $1,433.00 (+2.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,403.00 | $62,288 Land $3,656 Building $58,632 | $327,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 90% 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.
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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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