424 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64052 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 424 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.177 acres (7,687 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$163,631 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,292 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-330-18-26`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-330-18-26`
Alternative APNs	`26-330-18-26-00-0-00-000` `26330182600000001` `778495`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,286 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	576 sqft
Basement Area	576 sqft
Finished Basement	456 sqft
Unfinished Basement	120 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,687 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Dimensions	151 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	78 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	778495
Street Address	424 S FOREST AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64052-3947
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RES OF ALLENS 1ST ADD N 25 OF LOTS 1, 2, & 3 & S 25 VACATE D ELM ST
Legal Subdivision	ALLENS FIRST RESURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1,2
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	11701

Owner

424 S Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	424 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3947
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 2, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORP
Dec 19, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIME LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 2, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 2, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 19, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202241902
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 4, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0011537
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	May 2, 2022
Property Address	424 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3947
Document Number	00E0041902
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2022
Instrument	2022E0041902
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 6, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, 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
Address	424 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3947

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0041903
Date	May 2, 2022
Instrument	2022E0041903

Lender

Name	LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Dec 19, 2019
Property Address	424 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3947
Document Number	000E104886
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2019
Instrument	104886E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	424 S FOREST AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640523947, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3947

Mortgage

Document Number	E104887
Date	Dec 19, 2019
Instrument	104887E

Lender

Name	PRIME LNDG
Address	DALLAS, TX 75252

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 18, 2049

Mortgage

Document Number	E104888,
Date	Dec 19, 2019
Instrument	104888E

Lender

Name	HOUSING & CMNTY DEV DEPT
Type	Construction/Development Company
Address	920 MAIN ST # 1400, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105-2189

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 424 S Forest Ave was $1,292, down 34.5% 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		$18,092 (-) Land $2,941 Building $15,151	$95,220 (-)
2025	$1,292.00 (-34.48%)	$18,092 Land $2,941 Building $15,151	$95,220
2024	$1,972.00 (+2.34%)
2023	$1,927.00	$28,470 Land $4,205 Building $24,265	$149,840

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 424 S Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 424 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	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 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · 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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