540 S Ash Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 540 S Ash Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 996 sqft · built 1933
Lot Size	0.158 acres (6,877 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$40,100 (Jan 1998)
Tax Bill	$698 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2019 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-730-09-25`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-730-09-25`
Alternative APNs	`14-730-09-25-00-0-00-000` `14730092500000001` `727221`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	996 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,186 sqft
1st Floor Area	996 sqft
Basement Area	100 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1933
Effective Year Built	Effective 1933
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,877 sqft (0.158 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Covered Porch
Deck Area	36 sqft
Patio Area	36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	727221
Street Address	540 S ASH AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64053-1502
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	FAIRMOUNT N 1/2 LOT 218
Legal Subdivision	FAIRMOUNT
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	218
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	11001

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 8, WESTON, MO 64098-0008
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Aug 9, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 5, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 7, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 7, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	19981292
Deed Book / Page	3122 / P1446
Last Transfer Date	Aug 9, 2019
Transfer Doc	00E0062323
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	540 S ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1502
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0054068
Date	Jul 28, 2023
Instrument	2023E0054068

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2019
Property Address	540 S ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1502
Document Number	0000E62323
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2019
Instrument	62323E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	540 S ASH AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640531502, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1502

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2017
Property Address	540 S ASH AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1502
Document Number	0000E01171
Instrument Date	Dec 28, 2016
Instrument	1171E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 20, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5960 TRADITIONS DR COLORADO SPRINGS CO 809245900, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80924-5900

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		$9,547 (-) Land $3,245 Building $6,302	$50,250 (-)
2025	$698.00 (-34.09%)	$9,547 (-35.73%) Land $3,245 Building $6,302	$50,250 (-35.73%)
2024	$1,059.00 (+2.52%)
2023	$1,033.00	$14,854 Land $1,484 Building $13,370	$78,180

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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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