704 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 704 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,559 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.169 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,718 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-120-12-43`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-120-12-43`
Alternative APNs	`26120124300000001` `774893`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,559 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,400 sqft
1st Floor Area	900 sqft
Basement Area	864 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	250 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	24 sqft
Deck Area	240 sqft
Patio Area	256 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	774893
Old Parcel Number	26120124300000001
Street Address	704 N SUNSET DR
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-3225
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WESTWOOD HILLS LOT 121
Legal Range	32
Legal Township	49
Legal Section	01
Legal Subdivision	WESTWOOD HILLS
Legal Lot Number	121
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	11502

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 10, 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	704 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 28, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORP
Apr 27, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE CO
May 30, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMERCE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 27, 2021
Deed Sale	Apr 27, 2021
Deed Document Number	2021E0045283
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	704 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 25, 2021
Title Company	ALPHA TITLE GUARANTY INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0045708
Date	Apr 28, 2021
Instrument	2021E0045708

Lender

Name	LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2021
Property Address	704 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225
Document Number	00E0045283
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2021
Instrument	2021E0045283
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	704 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	704 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225
Document Number	0000E47804
Instrument Date	May 30, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 22, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	704 N SUNSET DR INDEPENDENCE MO 640503225, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225

Mortgage

Document Number	0000E47804
Date	Jun 1, 2018
Instrument	47804E

Lender

Name	COMMERCE BK
Type	Bank
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64106

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	May 31, 2028

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2025

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
2025		$21,108 (-14.88%) Land $3,506 Building $17,602	$111,090 (-14.88%)
2024	$1,718.00 (+2.38%)
2023	$1,678.00	$24,797 Land $2,141 Building $22,656	$130,510

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	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.

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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