Jackson County property record for 551 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,159 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,944 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $99,900 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $973 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-840-21-47-01 |
| Primary APN | 14-840-21-47-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,159 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 587 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,944 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 729057 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 S CRESCENT AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64053-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH EVANSTON S 1/2 LOT 17 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
551 S Crescent Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006102296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 S Crescent Ave was $973, down 7.7% from the year before.
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 | $13,317 (-) Land $4,210 Building $9,107 | $70,090 (-) | |
| 2025 | $973.00 (-7.69%) | $13,317 Land $4,210 Building $9,107 | $70,090 |
| 2024 | $1,054.00 (+2.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,029.00 | $14,797 Land $1,058 Building $13,739 | $77,880 |
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.
FEMA maps place 551 S Crescent Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 551 S Crescent Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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