Jackson County property record for 544 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,846 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $826 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-730-07-09 |
| Primary APN | 14-730-07-09 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 568 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,846 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 727144 |
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| Street Address | 544 S CEDAR AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64053-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRMOUNT S 40 OF N 70 LOT 258 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 258 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2204 JAMES DOWNEY RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-1060 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201195620 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 00E0026187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Property Address | 544 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1504 |
| Document Number | 000E110591 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ALPHA TITLE COMPANY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 20600 E COURTNEY ATHERTON RD INDEPENDENCE MO 640581956, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64058-1956 |
| Document Number | 000E110591 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 110591E |
| Name | BLUE RIDGE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,305 (-) Land $2,660 Building $8,645 | $59,500 (-) | |
| 2025 | $826.00 (+8.68%) | $11,305 (+5.95%) Land $2,660 Building $8,645 | $59,500 (+5.95%) |
| 2024 | $760.00 (+2.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $742.00 | $10,670 Land $657 Building $10,013 | $56,160 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 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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