704 W Charles Ct, Independence, MO 64055 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 704 W Charles Ct, Independence, MO 64055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.228 acres (9,913 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$4,452 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,256 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Sale Dec 2019 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-440-08-15`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-440-08-15`
Alternative APNs	`26-440-08-15-00-0-00-000` `26440081500000001` `780476`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,012 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,804 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,012 sqft
Basement Area	792 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,913 sqft (0.228 acres)
Lot Dimensions	162 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	12 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	780476
Street Address	704 W CHARLES CT
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64055-1158
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DEWEESE ADD E 36 LOT 7 & W 25 LOT 8
Legal Subdivision	DEWEESE ADD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	7,8
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	12200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	16657 E 23RD ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1922
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 26, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 5, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit BANK 21
Feb 17, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Feb 9, 2017	Tax Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 9, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 9, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 4, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017E12599
Last Transfer Date	Feb 17, 2017
Transfer Doc	00E0015365
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Dec 26, 2023
Property Address	704 W CHARLES CT, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1158
Document Number	00E0091156
Instrument Date	Dec 19, 2023
Instrument	2023E0091156
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	221 W LEXINGTON AVE STE 103, 103, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3719

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Dec 5, 2019
Property Address	704 W CHARLES CT, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1158
Document Number	000E100173
Instrument Date	Nov 27, 2019
Instrument	100173E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 24, 2019
Title Company	ALPHA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	8815 W WILSON RD INDEPENDENCE MO 64053, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053

Mortgage

Document Number	E100174
Date	Dec 5, 2019
Instrument	100174E

Lender

Name	BANK 21
Type	Bank
Address	BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Feb 17, 2017
Property Address	704 W CHARLES CT, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1158
Document Number	0000E15365
Instrument Date	Feb 17, 2017
Instrument	15365E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8815 E WILSON RD INDEPENDENCE MO 640531055, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1055

February 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2017
Property Address	704 W CHARLES CT, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-1158
Document Number	0000E12599
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2017
Instrument	12599E
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Mar 7, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Foreclosure Auction Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	508 BLUE RIDGE BLVD #A KANSAS CITY MO 641251269, A, KANSAS CITY, MO 64125-1269

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		$17,588 (-) Land $4,140 Building $13,448	$92,570 (-)
2025	$1,256.00 (-13.62%)	$17,588 (-16.24%) Land $4,140 Building $13,448	$92,570 (-16.24%)
2024	$1,454.00 (+2.32%)
2023	$1,421.00	$20,998 Land $1,949 Building $19,049	$110,520

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 · 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
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1982)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Aug 1982 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 92% 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 414 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Wisper ISP.

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