Jackson County property record for 5120 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,626 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34-920-03-17 |
| Primary APN | 34-920-03-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 605 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 182 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,048 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,050 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 889284 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5120 DOWNEY AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64055-6319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY MEADOWS LOT 236 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY MEADOWS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 236 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 14504 |
5120 Downey Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2009.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5120 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200977519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5120 Downey Ave was $2,626, up 18.6% 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 | $36,756 (-) Land $7,344 Building $29,412 | $193,450 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,626.00 (+18.61%) | $36,756 Land $7,344 Building $29,412 | $193,450 |
| 2024 | $2,214.00 (+2.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,164.00 | $31,962 Land $4,311 Building $27,651 | $168,220 |
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 5120 Downey 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 5120 Downey 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.
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 415 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Spectrum, Wisper ISP.
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