Jackson County property record for 535 S Hardy Ave, Independence, MO 64053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 932 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,503 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,900 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $606 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-730-11-16 |
| Primary APN | 14-730-11-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 932 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,503 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 354 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 727288 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 535 S HARDY AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64053-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRMOUNT S 1/2 LOT 194 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 194 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
535 S Hardy Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 S HARDY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 202552127 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 S HARDY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1507 |
| Document Number | 00E0052127 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025E0052127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 S HARDY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1507 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 S HARDY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1507 |
| Document Number | 00E0052797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025E0052797 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 535 S Hardy Ave was $606, down 20.9% from the year before.
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 | $8,292 (-) Land $3,162 Building $5,130 | $43,640 (-) | |
| 2025 | $606.00 (-20.89%) | $8,292 Land $3,162 Building $5,130 | $43,640 |
| 2024 | $766.00 (+2.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $748.00 (+56.81%) | $10,756 (+71.55%) Land $1,060 Building $9,696 | $56,610 |
| 2022 | $477.00 | $6,270 Land $742 Building $5,528 | |
| 2021 | $33,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 535 S Hardy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 535 S Hardy 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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