518 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 518 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.238 acres (10,346 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$56,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,029 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Sale Jan 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-730-07-16`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-730-07-16`
Alternative APNs	`14-730-07-16-00-0-00-000` `14730071600000001` `727151`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,376 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	720 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,346 sqft (0.238 acres)
Lot Dimensions	227 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	216 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	208 sqft
Deck Area	16 sqft
Patio Area	16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	727151
Street Address	518 S CEDAR AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64053-1504
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	FAIRMOUNT---S 1/2 OF LOTS 262 & 269
Legal Subdivision	FAIRMOUNT
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	269
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	11001

Owner

518 S Cedar Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2018.

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5930 EARNSHAW ST, SHAWNEE, KS 66216-2020
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 9, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 18, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 25, 2016
Deed Document Number	2018E10801
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 21, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0005600
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2018
Property Address	518 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1504
Document Number	0000E10801
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2016
Instrument	10801E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	518 S CEDAR AVE MO, MO

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 18, 2022
Property Address	518 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1504
Document Number	00E0005600
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2016
Instrument	2022E0005600
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	518 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1504

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 S Cedar Ave was $1,029, down 1.3% 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		$14,071 (-) Land $3,496 Building $10,575	$74,060 (-)
2025	$1,029.00 (-1.34%)	$14,071 Land $3,496 Building $10,575	$74,060
2024	$1,043.00 (+2.46%)
2023	$1,018.00	$14,638 Land $1,102 Building $13,536	$77,040

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 518 S Cedar 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 518 S Cedar Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 94% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 502 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Wisper ISP.

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