203 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 203 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,697 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size	0.164 acres (7,121 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$251,569 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,256 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-340-09-17`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-340-09-17`
Alternative APNs	`26-340-09-17-00-0-00-000` `26340091700000001` `778737`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Units	3 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,697 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Basement Area	1,008 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1913
Effective Year Built	Effective 1913
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,121 sqft (0.164 acres)
Lot Dimensions	138 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	550 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	778737
Street Address	203 S WILLIS AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-3557
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Legal Description	VERNON PLACE LOT 21
Legal Subdivision	VERNON PLACE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	11701

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	203 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3557
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 11, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK
Mar 27, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CROSSROADS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC
Mar 10, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202388094
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 9, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0023187
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Dec 11, 2023
Property Address	203 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3557
Document Number	00E0088094
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2023
Instrument	2023E0088094
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2023
Title Company	PLATINUM TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	203 VVILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0088095
Date	Dec 11, 2023
Instrument	2023E0088095

Lender

Name	FIRST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2054

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Mar 27, 2023
Property Address	203 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3557
Document Number	00E0021017
Instrument Date	Mar 22, 2023
Instrument	2023E0021017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2023
Title Company	CLEAR TITLE, CLEAR TITLE NATIONWIDE INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17200 E 23RD ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-1802

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0021018
Date	Mar 27, 2023
Instrument	2023E0021018

Lender

Name	CROSSROADS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2022
Property Address	203 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3557
Document Number	00E0023187
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2022
Instrument	2022E0023187
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 16, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11586 315TH ST, 11586, LAMONI, IA 50140-2279

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	719 W 4TH ST, LAMONI, IA 50140-1211

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$17,588 (-) Land $2,755 Building $14,833	$92,570 (-)
2025	$1,256.00 (-24.93%)	$17,588 (-27.19%) Land $2,755 Building $14,833	$92,570 (-27.18%)
2024	$1,673.00 (+2.32%)
2023	$1,635.00	$24,155 Land $3,274 Building $20,881	$127,130

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% 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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: KC Web, Spectrum, Verizon, Wisper ISP.

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