537 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 537 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,399 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$134,064 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$661 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Mortgage Jan 2017 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-840-19-11`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-840-19-11`
Alternative APNs	`14-840-19-11-00-0-00-000` `14840191100000001` `728963`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	850 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,712 sqft
1st Floor Area	850 sqft
Basement Area	850 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,399 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Covered Porch
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	728963
Street Address	537 S EVANSTON AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64053-1505
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NORTH EVANSTON---S 50 OF LOT 18 BLK 10
Legal Subdivision	NORTH EVANSTON
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	11001

Owner

537 S Evanston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	537 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 20, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jan 26, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 26, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 18, 2022
Deed Document Number	2022111095
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 28, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0103426
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2022
Property Address	537 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505
Document Number	00E0111095
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2022
Instrument	2022E0111095
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 26, 2022
Title Company	KANSAS CITY TITLE, KANSAS CITY TITLE INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	537 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0111096
Date	Dec 20, 2022
Instrument	2022E0111096

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2017
Property Address	537 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505
Document Number	0000E07579
Instrument Date	Dec 19, 2016
Instrument	7579E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	6333 LUVIN RD STOVER MO 650782270, STOVER, MO 65078-2270

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2017
Property Address	537 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505
Document Number	0000E07580
Instrument Date	Dec 19, 2016
Instrument	7580E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6333 LUVIN RD STOVER MO 650782270, STOVER, MO 65078-2270

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 S Evanston Ave was $661, down 56.4% from the year before.

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		$9,046 (-) Land $4,072 Building $4,974	$47,610 (-)
2025	$661.00 (-56.43%)	$9,046 Land $4,072 Building $4,974	$47,610
2024	$1,517.00 (+2.5%)
2023	$1,480.00	$21,280 Land $913 Building $20,367	$112,000

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 537 S Evanston 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 537 S Evanston 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.6% 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 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.

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