812 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64052 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 812 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,318 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size	0.149 acres (6,506 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,274 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Mortgage May 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-420-16-14`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-420-16-14`
Alternative APNs	`26-420-16-14-00-0-00-000` `26420161400000001` `779695`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,318 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	644 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1909
Effective Year Built	Effective 1909
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,506 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	180 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	324 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	779695
Street Address	812 S FOREST AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64052-4031
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WEST END ADD LOT 54
Legal Subdivision	WEST END
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	11702

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	812 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-4031
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 24, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO
May 23, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, MCCOLLY COMMUNITY TITLE
Jan 13, 2023	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit NORTH OAK INVESTMENT LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2023
Deed Sale	May 23, 2023
Prior Sale	Jan 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202335871
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	812 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-4031
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2023
Title Company	STEWART

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	812 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-4031

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0036119
Date	May 24, 2023
Instrument	2023E0036119

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2053

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	May 23, 2023
Property Address	812 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-4031
Document Number	00E0035871
Instrument Date	May 11, 2023
Instrument	2023E0035871
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, MCCOLLY COMMUNITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	812 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-4031

January 2023: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2023
Property Address	812 S FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-4031
Document Number	00E0002735
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2022
Instrument	2023E0002735
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2G LAKESHORE DRIVE, LAKE LOTAWANA, MO 64086

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0002736
Date	Jan 13, 2023
Instrument	2023E0002736

Lender

Name	NORTH OAK INVESTMENT LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

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		$17,839 (-) Land $3,165 Building $14,674	$93,890 (-)
2025	$1,274.00 (-0.55%)	$17,839 (-3.58%) Land $3,165 Building $14,674	$93,890 (-3.58%)
2024	$1,281.00 (+2.32%)
2023	$1,252.00	$18,502 Land $1,862 Building $16,640	$97,380

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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: KC Web, Spectrum, Verizon, Wisper ISP.

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