Jackson County property record for 521 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64052
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,500 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $287 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-330-20-13 |
| Primary APN | 26-330-20-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,984 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 778547 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 S FOREST AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64052-3984 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | WOODSON HOMESTEAD N 65 OF LOT 1 & N 65 OF W 25 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODSON HOMESTEAD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 11701 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1604 W LEXINGTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-4020 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202452334 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 521 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3984 |
| Document Number | 0000E16613 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16613E |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 4035 CENTRAL ST KANSAS CITY MO 641112207, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111-2207 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,020 (-) Land $4,020 | $21,160 (-) | |
| 2025 | $287.00 (+3.24%) | $4,020 (-) Land $4,020 | $21,160 (-) |
| 2024 | $278.00 | ||
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $4,020 Land $4,020 | $21,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.
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