Jackson County property record for 537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,185 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,091 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $166,500 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,194 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Apr 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-840-24-14 |
| Primary APN | 14-840-24-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,185 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,091 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 729133 |
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| Street Address | 537 S BROOKSIDE AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64053-1001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH EVANSTON S 1/2 LOT 17 BK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 15600 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 14-840-24-14
Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 S BROOKSIDE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage GREAT AMERICAN BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 08, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 08, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202575347 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Property Address | 537 S BROOKSIDE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 NW 10TH ST, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015-3054 |
| Document Number | 00E0077025 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025E0077025 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 537 S BROOKSIDE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1001 |
| Document Number | 00E0027455 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023E0027455 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | ALPHA TITLE GUARANTY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 537 S BROOKSIDE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1001 |
| Document Number | 00E0027456 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023E0027456 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 S BROOKSIDE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1001 |
| Document Number | 00E0088659 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022E0088659 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | CONTINENTAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 33500 LEXINGTON AVE, DE SOTO, KS 66018-8271 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 00E0088660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022E0088660 |
| Name | GREAT AMERICAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,194.00 (+94.78%) | $16,336 (+89.84%) Land $4,210 Building $12,126 | $85,980 (+89.84%) |
| 2024 | $613.00 (+2.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $598.00 | $8,605 Land $619 Building $7,986 | $45,290 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (29095C), updated May 28, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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