Jackson County property record for 521 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Duplex Single |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
| Square Footage | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,092 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 700 sqft |
| Tax Bill | $1,451.00 (2024) |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 26-240-28-01
Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 E SHORT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4034 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 02, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 02, 1997 |
| Deed Doc Number | 1997094 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2944 / P2024 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 02, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 00E0072040 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Property Address | 521 E SHORT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 E SHORT AVE 523, 523, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4034 |
| Document Number | 00E0103162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022E0103162 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 930 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2100 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.83% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,084 (+14.99%) Land $3,570 Building $20,514 | $126,760 (+15%) | |
| 2024 | $1,451.00 (+2.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,418.00 | $20,944 Land $1,556 Building $19,388 | $110,230 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (29095C), updated May 28, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 8% of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,263 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 26-240-28-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 672 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,092 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 101 ft x 80 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 777079 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 E SHORT AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64050-4034 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | HOCKER HOMESTEAD RES OF S 78 OF LOT 22 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOCKER HOMESTEAD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22,3 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Minor Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 11501 |
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