557 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 557 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size	0.159 acres (6,913 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$179,100 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill	$882 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-840-19-15`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-840-19-15`
Alternative APNs	`14-840-19-15-00-0-00-000` `14840191500000001` `728967`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,442 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	776 sqft
Basement Area	976 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1902
Effective Year Built	Effective 1902
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,913 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	88 sqft
Deck Area	15 sqft
Patio Area	15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	728967
Street Address	557 S EVANSTON AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64053-1505
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NORTH EVANSTON S 1/2 LOT 15 BLK 10
Legal Subdivision	NORTH EVANSTON
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	11001

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	557 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC
Mar 15, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC
Apr 26, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 26, 2021
Deed Document Number	2022E24907
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 26, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc	0000027211
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	557 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2022
Title Company	ALLIANCE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	206 SE 10TH ST, OAK GROVE, MO 64075-9328

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0026330
Date	Mar 18, 2022
Instrument	2022E0026330

Lender

Name	GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHANDLER, AZ 85225

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2022
Property Address	557 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505
Document Number	00E0024907
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2022
Instrument	2022E0024907
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	MCCAFFREE SHORT TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	557 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0026330
Date	Mar 15, 2022
Instrument	2022E0026330

Lender

Name	GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Apr 26, 2021
Property Address	557 S EVANSTON AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1505
Document Number	00E0044899
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2021
Instrument	2021E0044899
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3012 NE PARVIN RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64117-2137

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		$12,061 (-) Land $4,210 Building $7,851	$63,480 (-)
2025	$882.00 (-34.57%)	$12,061 (-36.22%) Land $4,210 Building $7,851	$63,480 (-36.21%)
2024	$1,348.00 (+2.51%)
2023	$1,315.00	$18,909 Land $1,383 Building $17,526	$99,520

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.6% 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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