18721 E State Rte 78, #M, Independence, MO 64057 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 18721 E State Rte 78, #M, Independence, MO 64057

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.971 acres (42,273 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$219,450 (Oct 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,907 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`25-500-02-08`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-500-02-08`
Alternative APNs	`25-500-02-08-00-0-00-000` `25500020800000001` `770682`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,485 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	744 sqft
Basement Area	1,365 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Frame/Masonry
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	42,273 sqft (0.971 acres)
Lot Dimensions	408 ft deep x 107 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	500 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	50 sqft
Deck Area	198 sqft
Patio Area	56 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	770682
Street Address	18721 E STATE ROUTE 78, M
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64057-2023
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ELRANCHO DEL PICOLA LOT 10
Legal Subdivision	EL RANCHO DEL PICOLA
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	14702

Owner

18721 E State Rte 78, #M is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2026.

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 22, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	18409 E MO 78 HWY, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

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
Oct 12, 2026	Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit BANK OF ODESSA
Aug 14, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 12, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 12, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 7, 2004
Deed Document Number	202676498
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 5, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0072233
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2026
Property Address	18721 E STATE ROUTE 78, M, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-2023
Document Number	0000076498
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2026
Instrument	202676498
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2026
Title Company	STEWART TITLE COMPANY (BA), STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000076499,
Date	Oct 12, 2026
Instrument	2026E76499

Lender

Name	BANK OF ODESSA

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Aug 14, 2020
Property Address	18721 E STATE ROUTE 78, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-2023
Document Number	0000E72233
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2020
Instrument	72233E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	18721 E STATE ROUTE 78 INDEPENDENCE MO 640572023, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 18721 E State Rte 78, #M was $1,907, up 18.7% 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	Independence 30 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$26,689 (-) Land $9,306 Building $17,383	$140,470 (-)
2025	$1,907.00 (+18.67%)	$26,689 Land $9,306 Building $17,383	$140,470
2024	$1,607.00 (+2.29%)
2023	$1,571.00 (-25.86%)	$23,208 (-19.11%) Land $1,132 Building $22,076	$122,150
2022	$2,119.00	$28,691 Land $8,104 Building $20,587
2021			$151,000

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 18721 E State Rte 78, #M in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1981.

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 19 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	12 (1981–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA	11 of 12
Most Recent Claim	Nov 1998 · river or lake flooding

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 18721 E State Rte 78, #M is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 60% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 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 226 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 in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.

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