556 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 556 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.306 acres (13,327 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$57,700 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,286 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-840-22-26`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-840-22-26`
Alternative APNs	`14-840-22-26-00-0-00-000` `14840222600000001` `729086`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,176 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	720 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	13,327 sqft (0.306 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	314 sqft
Deck Area	240 sqft
Patio Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	729086
Street Address	556 S CRESCENT AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64053-1004
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NORTH EVANSTON LOT 8 BLK 7
Legal Subdivision	NORTH EVANSTON
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
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	556 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Jul 9, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer LEADERONE FIN'L
Mar 21, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREATER KC PUBLIC SAFETY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 9, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 9, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 7, 2014
Deed Document Number	2019E52206
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 4, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0010140
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	556 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004
Document Number	000E103491
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	556 S CRESCENT AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640531004, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004

Mortgage

Document Number	000E103491
Date	Nov 3, 2020
Instrument	103491E

Lender

Name	HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address	451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 2, 2050

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2019
Property Address	556 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004
Document Number	0000E52206
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2019
Instrument	52206E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2019
Title Company	CONTINENTAL, CONTINENTAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	556 S CRESCENT AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640531004, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004

Mortgage

Document Number	E52312
Date	Jul 9, 2019
Instrument	52312E

Lender

Name	LEADERONE FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 8, 2049

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	556 S CRESCENT AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004
Document Number	0000E27466
Instrument Date	Mar 21, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	556 S CRESCENT AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640531004, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1004

Mortgage

Document Number	0000E27466
Date	Mar 29, 2017
Instrument	27466E

Lender

Name	GREATER KC PUBLIC SAFETY CU
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64127

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Mar 28, 2022

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

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		$17,588 (-) Land $5,088 Building $12,500	$92,570 (-)
2025	$1,286.00 (+4.13%)	$17,588 (+1.54%) Land $5,088 Building $12,500	$92,570 (+1.54%)
2024	$1,235.00 (+2.57%)
2023	$1,204.00 (+18.85%)	$17,322 (+30.24%) Land $1,455 Building $15,867	$91,170 (+30.24%)
2022	$1,013.00	$13,300 Land $2,755 Building $10,545
2021			$70,000

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

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	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.

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 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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