Jackson County property record for 5001 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,966 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,530 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-440-20-03 |
| Primary APN | 33-440-20-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,966 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 880863 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5001 S WILLIS AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-5675 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLUE RIDGE ACRES LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE RIDGE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
5001 S Willis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5001 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5675 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020E99386 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000E38249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5001 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5675 |
| Document Number | 0000E99386 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 99386E |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5001 S WILLIS AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640555675, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5675 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5001 S Willis Ave was $1,530, down 10.7% 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 | Raytown C-2 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,593 (-) Land $6,245 Building $12,348 | $97,860 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,530.00 (-10.68%) | $18,593 Land $6,245 Building $12,348 | $97,860 |
| 2024 | $1,713.00 (+0.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,705.00 | $21,386 Land $5,107 Building $16,279 | $112,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5001 S Willis 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 risk around 5001 S Willis 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 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.
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 556 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Everfast Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Wisper ISP.
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