Jackson County property record for 917 N Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,603 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,257 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-320-04-04 |
| Primary APN | 26-320-04-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 698 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,603 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 777718 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 N FOREST AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 64050-2323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRMOUNT PLACE LOT 5 & ALL LOT 6 (EX S 20) |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MO |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 11602 |
917 N Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 N FOREST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-2323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 N Forest Ave was $1,257, up 16% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence 30 School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,300 (-24.38%) Land $3,236 Building $10,064 | $70,000 (-24.38%) | |
| 2025 | $1,257.00 (+15.96%) | $17,589 Land $3,236 Building $14,353 | $92,570 |
| 2024 | $1,084.00 (+2.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,059.00 | $15,650 Land $1,459 Building $14,191 | $82,370 |
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.
FEMA maps place 917 N Forest 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 risk around 917 N Forest Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 321 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Wisper ISP.
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