538 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 538 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.141 acres (6,139 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$996 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Transfer Apr 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-730-07-11`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-730-07-11`
Alternative APNs	`14-730-07-11-00-0-00-000` `14730071100000001` `727146`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	600 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,682 sqft
1st Floor Area	600 sqft
Basement Area	914 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,139 sqft (0.141 acres)
Lot Dimensions	129 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	180 sqft
Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	132 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	727146
Street Address	538 S CEDAR AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64053-1504
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	FAIRMOUNT S 1/2 LOT 259
Legal Subdivision	FAIRMOUNT
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	259
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	11001

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of April 14, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	3840 BENNINGTON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64129-1803
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 3, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 19, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer CLEAR TITLE, CLEAR TITLE NATIONWIDE INC
Apr 12, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer CLEAR TITLE, CLEAR TITLE NATIONWIDE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 19, 2021
Deed Sale	Apr 19, 2021
Prior Sale	Apr 12, 2021
Deed Document Number	2021E41840
Last Transfer Date	Jan 3, 2022
Transfer Doc	00E0000486
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2022
Property Address	538 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1504
Document Number	00E0000486
Instrument Date	Jan 3, 2022
Instrument	2022E0000486
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3840 BENNINGTON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64129-1803

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2021
Property Address	538 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1504
Document Number	00E0041840
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2021
Instrument	2021E0041840
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2021
Title Company	CLEAR TITLE, CLEAR TITLE NATIONWIDE INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6237 N DRURY AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64119-1650

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2021
Property Address	538 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1504
Document Number	00E0038903
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2021
Instrument	2021E0038903
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 12, 2021
Title Company	CLEAR TITLE, CLEAR TITLE NATIONWIDE INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16657 E 23RD ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1922
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025

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
2025		$7,788 (-44.26%) Land $3,078 Building $4,710	$40,990 (-44.25%)
2024	$996.00 (+2.57%)
2023	$971.00	$13,971 Land $1,469 Building $12,502	$73,530

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

Flood

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

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.

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 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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