5129 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 5129 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.249 acres (10,849 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$104,500 (Sep 2007)
Tax Bill$3,246 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN33-910-09-12

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN33-910-09-12
Alternative APNs
  • 33-910-09-12-00-0-00-000
  • 33910091200000001
  • 883357

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,417 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area633 sqft
Basement Area633 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,849 sqft (0.249 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 74 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area700 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area52 sqft
Deck Area354 sqft
Patio Area296 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number883357
Street Address5129 S COTTAGE AVE
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateMO
Zip64055-5560
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCHAPEL PARK ADD S 5 LOT 45 & ALL LOT 46
Legal SubdivisionCHAPEL PARK
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number45,46
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Township / Civil DivisionBLUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract12400

Owner

5129 S Cottage Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address5129 S COTTAGE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5560
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 17, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2007116305
Last Transfer DateAug 9, 2024
Transfer Doc00E0053422
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Recording DateAug 12, 2024
Property Address5129 S COTTAGE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5560
Document Number00E0053422
Instrument DateAug 9, 2024
Instrument2024E0053422
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address5129 S COTTAGE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5560

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5129 S Cottage Ave was $3,246, up 7.9% from the year before.

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMissouri
CountyJackson County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictRaytown C-2 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$39,450 (-) Land $4,619 Building $34,831$207,630 (-)
2025$3,246.00 (+7.88%)$39,450 Land $4,619 Building $34,831$207,630
2024$3,009.00 (+0.47%)
2023$2,995.00$37,569 Land $3,447 Building $34,122$197,730

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 5129 S Cottage Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5129 S Cottage 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Missouri
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemINDEPENDENCE PWS
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID MO1010399
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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