Jackson County property record for 2603 S Sterling Ave, Independence, MO 64052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,021 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $992 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-640-17-12 |
| Primary APN | 27-640-17-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,021 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 793843 |
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| Street Address | 2603 S STERLING AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64052-3361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ENGLEWOOD N 50 LOT 11 BLK 23 (EX PT FOR ROW) |
| Legal Subdivision | ENGLEWOOD |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 12100 |
2603 S Sterling Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2603 S STERLING AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019E41293 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00E0041293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2603 S STERLING AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3361 |
| Document Number | 000E106432 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 106432E |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2603 S STERLING AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640523361, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3361 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2603 S Sterling Ave was $992, down 42.8% 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 | $13,568 (-) Land $3,027 Building $10,541 | $71,410 (-) | |
| 2025 | $992.00 (-42.76%) | $13,568 Land $3,027 Building $10,541 | $71,410 |
| 2024 | $1,733.00 (+109.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $826.00 | $11,888 Land $2,272 Building $9,616 | $62,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2603 S Sterling Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1981–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2603 S Sterling Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 93% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Wisper ISP.
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