721 W Waldo Ave, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 721 W Waldo Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 2,992 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.272 acres (11,843 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$210,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,588 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-310-23-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-310-23-40`
Alternative APNs	`26-310-23-40-00-0-00-000` `26310234000000001` `777508`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	14 Plumbing Fixtures
Units	3 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,992 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,256 sqft
Basement Area	1,256 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,843 sqft (0.272 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	306 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	777508
Street Address	721 W WALDO AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-2622
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Legal Description	CARSTENSEN PLACE LOTS 1 & 2
Legal Subdivision	CARSTENSEN PLACE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1,2
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	11602

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Truman, Harry S, Historic District listed 1971 · National Historic Landmark (designated 1971) · NRIS 71001066

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

721 W Waldo Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	721 W WALDO AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2622
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMERCE BK
Aug 1, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer COMMERCE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018E67118
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 31, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	00E0067118
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	721 W WALDO AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2622
Document Number	000E122158
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2021
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	721 W WALDO AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640502622, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2622

Mortgage

Document Number	000E122158
Date	Dec 21, 2020
Instrument	122158E

Lender

Name	COMMERCE BK
Type	Bank
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64106

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Dec 20, 2035

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Aug 1, 2018
Property Address	721 W WALDO AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2622
Document Number	0000E67118
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2018
Instrument	67118E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 21, 2018
Title Company	FIRST UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	721 W WALDO AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640502622, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2622

Mortgage

Document Number	E67119
Date	Aug 1, 2018
Instrument	67119E

Lender

Name	COMMERCE BK
Type	Bank
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64106

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 31, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 721 W Waldo Ave was $3,588, down 4.3% from the year before.

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		$50,210 (-) Land $4,678 Building $45,532	$264,260 (-)
2025	$3,588.00 (-4.35%)	$50,210 Land $4,678 Building $45,532	$264,260
2024	$3,751.00 (+2.32%)
2023	$3,666.00	$54,150 Land $4,944 Building $49,206	$285,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 721 W Waldo Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 721 W Waldo Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% 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 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: KC Web, Wisper ISP.

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