Jackson County property record for 638 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,561 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,436 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-120-10-13 |
| Primary APN | 27-120-10-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,561 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 787666 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 638 S CEDAR AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64053-1822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRMOUNT LOT 297 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 297 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11002 |
638 S Cedar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 638 S CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1822 |
| Document Number | 00E0002248 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023E0002248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 751, OAK GROVE, MO 64075-0751 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 S Cedar Ave was $1,436, up 17.9% 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 | $19,646 (-) Land $2,580 Building $17,066 | $103,400 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,436.00 (+17.9%) | $19,646 Land $2,580 Building $17,066 | $103,400 |
| 2024 | $1,218.00 (+2.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,188.00 | $17,085 Land $1,581 Building $15,504 | $89,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 638 S Cedar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 638 S Cedar 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 99.8% 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.
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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