Jackson County property record for 542 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,773 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,900 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,536 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 14-830-09-34 |
| Primary APN | 14-830-09-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,773 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 294 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 728476 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 S BROOKSIDE AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64053-1002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON PARK LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 15600 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 S BROOKSIDE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200845333 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 00E0048542 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 542 S BROOKSIDE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1002 |
| Document Number | 00E0048542 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022E0048542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Living Trust |
| Address | 542 S BROOKSIDE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1002 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,562 (-41.7%) Land $4,210 Building $8,352 | $66,120 (-41.69%) | |
| 2024 | $1,536.00 (+2.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,498.00 | $21,546 Land $1,296 Building $20,250 | $113,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (1979–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 38 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1998 · Severe Storms, Flooding And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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