Jackson County property record for 2444 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $99,300 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-430-08-18 |
| Primary APN | 26-430-08-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,436 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,432 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,998 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 139 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 780074 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2444 S FOREST AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64052-3570 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUCUS ESTATE SUB TH N 139 OF S 270 OF E 125 OF LOT 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUCUS ESTATE SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 12100 |
2444 S Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2444 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3570 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200735162 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 00E0128585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2444 S Forest Ave was $2,172, up 11.2% 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 | $30,404 (-) Land $4,180 Building $26,224 | $160,020 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,172.00 (+11.16%) | $30,404 Land $4,180 Building $26,224 | $160,020 |
| 2024 | $1,954.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,910.00 | $28,215 Land $2,122 Building $26,093 | $148,500 |
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 2444 S Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2024–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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 2444 S Forest Ave 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.
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 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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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