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542 S Hardy Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 542 S Hardy Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,480 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$100,142 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$3,940 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-730-10-23

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-730-10-23
Alternative APNs
  • 14-730-10-23-00-0-00-000
  • 14730102300000001
  • 727256

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area962 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area624 sqft
Basement Area624 sqft
FlooringCarpet

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialStone
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,480 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area315 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number727256
Street Address542 S HARDY AVE
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateMO
Zip64053-1508
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionRNG-32 TWP-50 SEC-33 BEG AT A PT IN SLY PROLONGATION OF W LI OF HARDY AVE IN FAIRMOUNT ADD 188 S OF SE COR OF LOT 196 I N SD ADD TH W 130 TH S 50 TH E 130 TH N 50 TO POB
Legal Range32W
Legal Township50N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionTHE CROWN
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number196
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Township / Civil DivisionBLUE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract11001

Owner

542 S Hardy Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address542 S HARDY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1508
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 14, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202253613
Prior Transfer DateMay 25, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc00E0053613
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionJACKSON MO
Recording DateJun 6, 2022
Property Address542 S HARDY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1508
Document Number00E0053613
Instrument DateMay 25, 2022
Instrument2022E0053613
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2022
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address542 S HARDY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1508

Mortgage

Document Number00E0053614
DateJun 6, 2022
Instrument2022E0053614
Lender
NameROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 S Hardy Ave was $3,940, up 50.6% from the year before.

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMissouri
CountyJackson County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictIndependence 30 School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$15,077 (-) Land $3,162 Building $11,915$79,350 (-)
2025$3,940.00 (+50.61%)$15,077 Land $3,162 Building $11,915$79,350
2024$2,616.00 (+0.89%)
2023$2,593.00$13,110 Land $1,803 Building $11,307$69,000

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

FEMA maps place 542 S Hardy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 542 S Hardy Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemINDEPENDENCE PWS
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID MO1010399
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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