5208 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 5208 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.202 acres (8,791 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$3,573 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34-920-03-14`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-920-03-14`
Alternative APNs	`34-920-03-14-00-0-00-000` `34920031400000001` `889281`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,444 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,368 sqft
Basement Area	1,368 sqft
Finished Basement	1,026 sqft
Unfinished Basement	342 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,791 sqft (0.202 acres)
Lot Dimensions	119 ft deep x 72 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	696 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	48 sqft
Deck Area	196 sqft
Patio Area	196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	889281
Street Address	5208 DOWNEY AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-6344
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COUNTRY MEADOWS LOT 239
Legal Subdivision	COUNTRY MEADOWS
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	239
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	14504

Owner

5208 Downey Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5208 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
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	Jun 6, 2018
Deed Sale	Jun 6, 2018
Prior Sale	Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018E49342
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 1, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000811
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2018
Property Address	5208 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
Document Number	0000E49342
Instrument Date	May 24, 2018
Instrument	49342E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2018
Title Company	MCCAFFREE-SHORT TITLE COMPANY INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5208 DOWNEY AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640556344, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344

Mortgage

Document Number	E49475
Date	Jun 6, 2018
Instrument	49475E

Lender

Name	COMMUNITYAMERICA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	LENEXA, KS 66219

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 5, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5208 Downey Ave was $3,573, down 1.8% 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		$50,002 (-) Land $7,222 Building $42,780	$263,170 (-)
2025	$3,573.00 (-1.79%)	$50,002 Land $7,222 Building $42,780	$263,170
2024	$3,638.00 (+2.33%)
2023	$3,555.00	$52,512 Land $5,377 Building $47,135	$276,380

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5208 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

Wildfire risk around 5208 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.

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 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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