720 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 720 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,225 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,041 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-120-12-51`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-120-12-51`
Alternative APNs	`26-120-12-51-00-0-00-000` `26120125100000001` `774901`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	960 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	552 sqft
Basement Area	816 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,225 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	250 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	774901
Street Address	720 N SUNSET DR
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-3225
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WESTWOOD HILLS---LOT 113
Legal Subdivision	WESTWOOD HILLS
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	113
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	11502

Owner

Source: Jackson County records · APN 26-120-12-51

Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	720 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Nov 13, 2025
Transfer Doc	0000085139
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Oct 26, 2020
Property Address	720 N SUNSET DR, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225
Document Number	000E100109
Instrument Date	Oct 06, 2020
Instrument	100109E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 23, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	720 N SUNSET DR INDEPENDENCE MO 640503225, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-3225

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated September 29, 2025 · Last verified July 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

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,041.00 (-14.18%)	$14,574 (-16.78%) Land $3,506 Building $11,068	$76,700 (-16.78%)
2024	$1,213.00 (+2.36%)
2023	$1,185.00	$17,513 Land $2,685 Building $14,828	$92,170

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 28, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Wildfire

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 are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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 USA Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Wisper ISP.

Based on FCC filings for 376 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	INDEPENDENCE PWS serves 120,000 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.