5204 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 5204 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.262 acres (11,424 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$130,200 (Aug 2014)
Tax Bill$2,686 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34-920-03-15

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-920-03-15
Alternative APNs
  • 34-920-03-15-00-0-00-000
  • 34920031500000001
  • 889282

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,360 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area664 sqft
Basement Area1,280 sqft
Finished Basement498 sqft
Unfinished Basement782 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,424 sqft (0.262 acres)
Lot Dimensions171 ft deep x 34 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area500 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area56 sqft
Deck Area184 sqft
Patio Area196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number889282
Street Address5204 DOWNEY AVE
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateMO
Zip64055-6344
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCOUNTRY MEADOWS LOT 238
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTRY MEADOWS
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number238
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Township / Civil DivisionBLUE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract14504

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5204 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 24, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201467824
Prior Transfer DateApr 14, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000I26098
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Property Address5204 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number00E0020749
DateFeb 26, 2021
Instrument2021E0020749
Lender
NameJLB CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressOVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMar 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMissouri
CountyJackson County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictIndependence 30 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$42,715 (-) Land $7,535 Building $35,180$224,820 (-)
2025$2,686.00 (+0.07%)$42,715 (+10.22%) Land $7,535 Building $35,180$224,820 (+10.22%)
2024$2,684.00 (+2.33%)
2023$2,623.00$38,754 Land $5,449 Building $33,305$203,970

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

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

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 415 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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