5049 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 5049 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.389 acres (16,932 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,612 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33-440-20-07`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33-440-20-07`
Alternative APNs	`33-440-20-07-00-0-00-000` `33440200700000001` `880867`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	900 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,164 sqft
1st Floor Area	900 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	16,932 sqft (0.389 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 122 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	264 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	880867
Street Address	5049 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 16
Legal Subdivision	BLUE RIDGE ACRES
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
Census Tract	12400

Owner

5049 S Willis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5049 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5675
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 12, 2020
Deed Sale	May 12, 2020
Prior Sale	Nov 9, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020E38503
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	May 12, 2020
Property Address	5049 S WILLIS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5675
Document Number	0000E38503
Instrument Date	May 6, 2020
Instrument	38503E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 5, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5049 S WILLIS AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640555675, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5675

Mortgage

Document Number	E38700
Date	May 12, 2020
Instrument	38700E

Lender

Name	PROSPERITY HM MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHANTILLY, VA 20151

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 11, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5049 S Willis Ave was $1,612, down 6.4% 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	Raytown C-2 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$19,598 (-) Land $6,245 Building $13,353	$103,150 (-)
2025	$1,612.00 (-6.39%)	$19,598 Land $6,245 Building $13,353	$103,150
2024	$1,722.00 (+0.53%)
2023	$1,713.00	$21,495 Land $5,362 Building $16,133	$113,130

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5049 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

The area around 5049 S Willis Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 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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