5238 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 5238 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.035 acres (1,526 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$478,100 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill	$2,020 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Mortgage May 2017 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34-920-07-90`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-920-07-90`
Alternative APNs	`34-920-07-90-00-0-00-000` `34920079000000001` `889510`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,061 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,523 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,061 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	1,526 sqft (0.035 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	28 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	889510
Street Address	5238 DOWNEY AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-6344
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COUNTRY MEADOWS PATIO HOMES 1ST PLAT UNIT 10
Legal Subdivision	COUNTRY MEADOWS PATIO HOMES 1ST PLAT
Legal Block	1
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	14504

Owner

5238 Downey Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5238 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 2, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 31, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
Feb 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC, FIRST UNITED TITLE AGCY LLC
Feb 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC, FIRST UNITED TITLE AGCY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 11, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 11, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202484515
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 10, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0084515
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	5238 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 11, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5238 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0007554
Date	Feb 2, 2026
Instrument	2026E0007554

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92618

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	May 31, 2017
Property Address	5238 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
Document Number	0000E48747
Instrument Date	May 31, 2017
Instrument	48747E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2017
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5238 DOWNEY AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640556344, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Feb 16, 2017
Property Address	5238 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
Document Number	0000E14666
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2017
Instrument	14666E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2019
Title Company	FIRST UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC, FIRST UNITED TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7103 S STILLHOUSE RD OAK GROVE MO 640758265, OAK GROVE, MO 64075-8265

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Feb 16, 2017
Property Address	5238 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6344
Document Number	0000E14666
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2017
Instrument	14666E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 26, 2020
Title Company	FIRST UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC, FIRST UNITED TITLE AGCY LLC

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7103 S STILLHOUSE RD OAK GROVE MO 640758265, OAK GROVE, MO 64075-8265

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5238 Downey Ave was $2,020.

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		$30,654 (-) Land $5,274 Building $25,380	$161,340 (-)
2025	$2,020.00	$30,654 Land $5,274 Building $25,380	$161,340
2024	$2,020.00 (+2.33%)
2023	$1,974.00 (+15.3%)	$29,164 (+25.82%) Land $4,530 Building $24,634	$153,490
2022	$1,712.00	$23,180 Land $3,166 Building $20,014
2021			$122,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5238 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 · 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

Wildfire risk around 5238 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 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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