605 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 605 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,631 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.163 acres (7,116 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,454 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-120-11-17`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-120-11-17`
Alternative APNs	`26-120-11-17-00-0-00-000` `26120111700000001` `774837`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,631 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,044 sqft
1st Floor Area	850 sqft
Basement Area	816 sqft
Finished Basement	781 sqft
Unfinished Basement	35 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,116 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions	123 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	378 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	28 sqft
Deck Area	208 sqft
Patio Area	208 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	774837
Street Address	605 N SUNSET DR
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-3222
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WESTWOOD HILLS LOT 134
Legal Subdivision	WESTWOOD HILLS
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	134
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	11502

Owner

605 N Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	605 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage COMMUNITY MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 3, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 2, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 3, 2021
Deed Sale	Nov 3, 2021
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021E121405
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 22, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0000009759
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	605 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 19, 2023
Title Company	STEWART

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	211 NW BARR RD 4C, 4C, GRAIN VALLEY, MO 64029-9705

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0124483
Date	Nov 12, 2021
Instrument	2021E0124483

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Nov 3, 2021
Property Address	605 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222
Document Number	00E0121405
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2021
Instrument	2021E0121405
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	605 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2018
Property Address	605 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222
Document Number	0000E57692
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2018
Instrument	57692E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2018
Title Company	FIRST UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	605 N SUNSET DR INDEPENDENCE MO 640503222, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3222

Mortgage

Document Number	E57693
Date	Jul 2, 2018
Instrument	57693E

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 605 N Sunset Dr was $1,454, down 18.5% from the year before.

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		$20,353 (-) Land $3,407 Building $16,946	$107,120 (-)
2025	$1,454.00 (-18.54%)	$20,353 Land $3,407 Building $16,946	$107,120
2024	$1,785.00 (+2.35%)
2023	$1,744.00	$25,772 Land $2,791 Building $22,981	$135,640

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 605 N Sunset Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 605 N Sunset Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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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