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5241 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 5241 Downey Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.215 acres (9,352 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Tax Bill$4,166 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale
Oct 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34-920-11-47

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-920-11-47
Alternative APNs
  • 34-920-11-47-00-0-00-000
  • 34920114700000001
  • 1419880

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,523 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,516 sqft
Basement Area1,516 sqft
Finished Basement720 sqft
Unfinished Basement796 sqft
FlooringCarpet

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,352 sqft (0.215 acres)
View / LotInterior
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area72 sqft
Deck Area216 sqft
Patio Area358 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1419880
Street Address5241 DOWNEY AVE
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateMO
Zip64055-6345
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCOUNTRY MEADOWS SOUTH 5TH PHASE PUD, LOTS 30-38 LOT 30
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTRY MEADOWS SOUTH 5TH PHASE PUD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Township / Civil DivisionBLUE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract14504

Owner

5241 Downey Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2023.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address5241 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 5, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC
Oct 8, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
ALPHA TITLE GUARANTY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 5, 2023
Deed SaleOct 5, 2023
Prior SaleOct 8, 2018
Deed Document Number202372628
Prior Transfer DateAug 19, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc00E0073560
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Recording DateOct 5, 2023
Property Address5241 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
Document Number00E0072628
Instrument DateSep 29, 2023
Instrument2023E0072628
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5241 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Recording DateOct 8, 2018
Property Address5241 DOWNEY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345
Document Number0000E87605
Instrument DateOct 5, 2018
Instrument87605E
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2018
Title CompanyALPHA TITLE GUARANTY INC

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5241 DOWNEY AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640556345, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6345

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5241 Downey Ave was $4,166, down 0.5% from the year before.

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMissouri
CountyJackson County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictIndependence 30 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$58,296 (-) Land $9,914 Building $48,382$306,820 (-)
2025$4,166.00 (-0.5%)$58,296 Land $9,914 Building $48,382$306,820
2024$4,187.00 (+2.35%)
2023$4,091.00$60,437 Land $10,357 Building $50,080$318,090

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5241 Downey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

The area around 5241 Downey Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemINDEPENDENCE PWS
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID MO1010399
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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