Clay County property record for 656 Thornton St, Liberty, MO 64068
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 974 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $151,904 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,498 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-117-00-09-011.00 |
| Primary APN | 15-117-00-09-011.00 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 974 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,646 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 656 THORNTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | LIBERTY |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64068-2139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LIBERTY HEIGHTS LT 11 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 51N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MO |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERTY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 21403 |
656 Thornton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Clay County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 THORNTON ST, LIBERTY, MO 64068-2139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 202619507 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10212 / 43 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MO |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 656 THORNTON ST, LIBERTY, MO 64068-2139 |
| Document Number | 0000019507 |
| Book / Page | 10212 / 43 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE 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 | 656 THORNTON ST, LIBERTY, MO 64068-2139 |
| Document Number | 0000019545, |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 10212/81 |
| Instrument | 202619545 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CLAY MO |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 656 THORNTON ST, LIBERTY, MO 64068-2139 |
| Document Number | 0000021859 |
| Book / Page | 8721 / 101 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020021859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 656 THORNTON ST |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Thornton St was $1,498, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Liberty City |
| Unified School District | Liberty 53 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,498.00 (+5.12%) | $20,860 | $109,789 |
| 2024 | $1,425.00 (-1.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,449.00 | $18,530 | $97,526 |
| 2019 | $1,262.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 656 Thornton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 10, 2018 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1984 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 656 Thornton St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | LIBERTY PWS serves 30,800 people · EPA ID MO1010466 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 23 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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