701 N Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 701 N Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Recreational Vacant Land
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size	0.373 acres (16,254 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$5,112 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill	$844 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale Jan 2020 Foreclosure + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-320-07-09`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-320-07-09`
Alternative APNs	`26-320-07-38-00-0-00-000` `26320070900000001` `26-320-07-38` `777809`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	672 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	672 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1939
Effective Year Built	Effective 1939
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Block
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	16,254 sqft (0.373 acres)
Lot Dimensions	160 ft deep x 113 ft wide
Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	777809
Street Address	701 N FOREST AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-2319
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Legal Description	BETHAY FOREST VIEW---LOT 2
Legal Range	32W
Legal Township	49N
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	RANGE 32 TOWNSHIP 49 SEC 03
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	11602

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	8614 ASH LN, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66207-1730
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 21, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 13, 2020	Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE
Feb 8, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF ODESSA
Feb 9, 2017	Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017E12695
Last Transfer Date	Aug 27, 2020
Transfer Doc	00E0085620
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Sep 21, 2020
Property Address	701 N FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2319
Document Number	0000E85620
Instrument Date	Aug 27, 2020
Instrument	85620E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 23, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	8614 ASH LN PRAIRIE VILLAGE KS 662071730, PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS 66207-1730

January 2020: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2020
Property Address	701 N FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2319
Document Number	0000E03129
Instrument Date	Dec 23, 2019
Instrument	3129E
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	701 N FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2319
Document Number	0000E17501
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2020
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1403 W COLLEGE ST INDEPENDENCE MO 640502303, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2303

Mortgage

Document Number	0000E17501
Date	Feb 27, 2017
Instrument	17501E

Lender

Name	BANK OF ODESSA
Type	Bank
Address	ODESSA, MO 64076

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

February 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2017
Property Address	701 N FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2319
Document Number	0000E12695
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2017
Instrument	12695E
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Mar 7, 2017
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Additional	Foreclosure Auction Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1 EQUITY WAY WESTLAKE OH 441451050, WESTLAKE, OH 44145-1050

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		$2,844 (-) Land $2,844	$14,970 (-)
2025	$844.00 (+341.88%)	$2,844 (-81.41%) Land $2,844	$14,970 (-81.4%)
2024	$191.00 (-86.02%)
2023	$1,366.00	$15,295 Land $2,364 Building $12,931	$80,500

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

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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: KC Web, T-Mobile, Verizon, Wisper ISP.

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