Jackson County property record for 231 Rachel Ct, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,259 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,367 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,500 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,788 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-820-02-38 |
| Primary APN | 26-820-02-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,259 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 589 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,183 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 441 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 742 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,367 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1655594 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 RACHEL CT |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHER GROUND LOTS 1-16 & TRS. A&B---LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHER GROUND |
| Legal Tract | A&B |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-16 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
231 Rachel Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 RACHEL CT, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201494870 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00E0094870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Rachel Ct was $2,788, up 18.6% 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 | $39,011 (-) Land $4,235 Building $34,776 | $205,320 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,788.00 (+18.64%) | $39,011 Land $4,235 Building $34,776 | $205,320 |
| 2024 | $2,350.00 (+2.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,296.00 | $33,922 Land $1,265 Building $32,657 | $178,540 |
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.
FEMA maps place 231 Rachel Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1982 · 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 231 Rachel Ct 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 97% of the US · lower than 95% 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 249 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 · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.
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