5225 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 5225 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size	0.282 acres (12,282 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$168,800 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,029 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34-920-11-55`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-920-11-55`
Alternative APNs	`34-920-11-55-00-0-00-000` `34920115500000001` `1419893`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,282 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,270 sqft
Basement Area	1,281 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2000
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,282 sqft (0.282 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	36 sqft
Deck Area	138 sqft
Patio Area	138 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1419893
Street Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-6345
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COUNTRY MEADOWS SOUTH 5TH PHASE PUD, LOTS 30-38 LOT 38
Legal Subdivision	COUNTRY MEADOWS SOUTH 5TH PHASE PUD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	14504

Owner

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	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 11, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIDELITY BANK NA
Nov 30, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY BK
Nov 30, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 11, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ALPHA TITLE COMPANY
Jan 11, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage FIDELITY BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020E112439
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 18, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0112441
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 19, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0015363
Date	Feb 11, 2021
Instrument	2021E0015363

Lender

Name	FIDELITY BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	WICHITA, KS 67201

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2020
Property Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
Document Number	000E112439
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2020
Instrument	112439E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 29, 2020
Title Company	ALPHA TITLE GUARANTY INC, ALPHA TITLE GNTY INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640556345, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345

Mortgage

Document Number	E112440
Date	Nov 30, 2020
Instrument	112440E

Lender

Name	FIDELITY BK
Type	Bank
Address	WICHITA, KS 67202

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 29, 2050

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2020
Property Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
Document Number	000E112441
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2020
Instrument	112441E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 29, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640556345, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2017
Property Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
Document Number	0000E02972
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2016
Instrument	2972E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2017
Title Company	ALPHA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640556345, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2017
Property Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
Document Number	0000E02970
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2016
Instrument	2970E
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2017
Title Company	ALPHA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5225 DOWNEY AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640556345, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345

Mortgage

Document Number	E02971
Date	Jan 11, 2017
Instrument	2971E

Lender

Name	FIDELITY BK
Type	Bank
Address	WICHITA, KS 67202

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 10, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$48,496 (-) Land $7,570 Building $40,926	$255,240 (-)
2025	$3,029.00 (+0.07%)	$48,496 (-17.59%) Land $7,570 Building $40,926	$255,240 (-17.58%)
2024	$3,027.00 (-24.02%)
2023	$3,984.00	$58,844 Land $11,581 Building $47,263	$309,700

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

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
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2017)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2017 · river or lake flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% 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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	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, Wisper ISP.

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