601 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 601 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.153 acres (6,674 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$60,800 (Jul 2005)
Tax Bill	$1,185 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Mortgage Jan 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-120-11-19`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-120-11-19`
Alternative APNs	`26-120-11-19-00-0-00-000` `26120111900000001` `774839`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	968 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,519 sqft
1st Floor Area	775 sqft
Basement Area	744 sqft
Finished Basement	193 sqft
Unfinished Basement	551 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,674 sqft (0.153 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	288 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	20 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	774839
Street Address	601 N SUNSET DR
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-3222
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WESTWOOD HILLS LOT 132 (EX E 40)
Legal Subdivision	WESTWOOD HILLS
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	132
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	11502

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	601 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 11, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL TRUST BANK
Jan 4, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CENTRAL BK/THE MIDWEST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 18, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200559555
Prior Transfer Date	May 12, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc	0000031909
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	601 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0001977
Date	Jan 11, 2023
Instrument	2023E0001977

Lender

Name	CENTRAL TRUST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.75%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2028
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	3.75%
Max Rate At Change	7.75%
Index	1-Year CMT
Margin	3
Max Rate	10.7%

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	601 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222
Document Number	0000E02056
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	601 N SUNSET DR INDEPENDENCE MO 640503222, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222

Mortgage

Document Number	0000E02056
Date	Jan 9, 2019
Instrument	2056E

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BK/THE MIDWEST
Address	LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063-7400

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 8, 2049

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		$16,583 (-) Land $3,308 Building $13,275	$87,280 (-)
2025	$1,185.00 (+4.31%)	$16,583 (+1.12%) Land $3,308 Building $13,275	$87,280 (+1.12%)
2024	$1,136.00 (+2.34%)
2023	$1,110.00	$16,399 Land $2,409 Building $13,990	$86,310

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 96% of the US · lower than 94% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% 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 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Wisper ISP.

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