538 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 869 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.157 acres (6,829 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,065 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2026 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-840-22-30`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-840-22-30`
Alternative APNs	`14-840-22-30-00-0-00-000` `14840223000000001` `729090`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	869 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,795 sqft
1st Floor Area	869 sqft
Basement Area	866 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,829 sqft (0.157 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	60 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	117 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	729090
Street Address	538 S CRESCENT AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64053-1004
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NORTH EVANSTON S 1/2 LOT 5 BLK 7
Legal Subdivision	NORTH EVANSTON
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	11001

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	8021 NE 100TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64157-7675
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 27, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY ED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Feb 17, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 18, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE LLC
Oct 10, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer ADAMS DAIRY BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 23, 2022
Deed Sale	Aug 23, 2022
Prior Sale	Aug 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202278872
Last Transfer Date	Jan 11, 2023
Transfer Doc	00E0003553
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	May 27, 2026
Property Address	538 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004
Document Number	00E0038626
Instrument Date	May 22, 2026
Instrument	202638626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership, 266
Address	8021 NE 100TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64157-7675

Mortgage

Document Number	0000038626,
Date	May 27, 2026
Instrument	202638626

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY ED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.23%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

February 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Feb 17, 2026
Property Address	538 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004
Document Number	00E0011664
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2026
Instrument	2026E0011664
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8021 NE 100TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64157-7675

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 18, 2023
Property Address	538 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004
Document Number	00E0003553
Instrument Date	Jan 11, 2023
Instrument	2023E0003553
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2023
Title Company	SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Oct 10, 2017
Property Address	538 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004
Document Number	0000E92715
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2017
Instrument	92715E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2019
Title Company	KANSAS CITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 S CRESCENT AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640531004, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004

Mortgage

Document Number	E93087
Date	Oct 10, 2017
Instrument	93087E

Lender

Name	ADAMS DAIRY BK
Type	Bank
Address	BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$14,573 (-) Land $4,210 Building $10,363	$76,700 (-)
2025	$1,065.00 (+8.12%)	$14,573 (+5.47%) Land $4,210 Building $10,363	$76,700 (+5.47%)
2024	$985.00 (+2.5%)
2023	$961.00	$13,817 Land $1,129 Building $12,688	$72,720

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	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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