938 S Pope Ave, Independence, MO 64050 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 938 S Pope Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.319 acres (13,872 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,328 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Second Mortgage Sep 2023 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-510-08-09`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-510-08-09`
Alternative APNs	`26-510-08-09-00-0-00-000` `26510080900000001` `780800`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	990 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,080 sqft
1st Floor Area	990 sqft
Basement Area	990 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	13,872 sqft (0.319 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	836 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	180 sqft
Deck Area	96 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	780800
Street Address	938 S POPE AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	MO
Zip	64050-4620
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	EDEN PARK LOTS 472 & 473
Legal Subdivision	EDEN PARK
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	473
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Township / Civil Division	BLUE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	11501

Owner

938 S Pope Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	938 S POPE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4620
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 29, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage COMMERCE BANK
Sep 28, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE BANK
Oct 1, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
Aug 18, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer 1ST MIDAMERICA CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 2023
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 2023
Prior Sale	Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202370625
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 29, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc	0000065852
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Property Address	938 S POPE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4620
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2023
Title Company	ALLIANCE TI, ALLIANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3518 S LIBERTY ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-3256

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0070732
Date	Sep 29, 2023
Instrument	2023E0070732

Lender

Name	COMMERCE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64106

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Sep 27, 2033

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2023
Property Address	938 S POPE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4620
Document Number	00E0070625
Instrument Date	Sep 27, 2023
Instrument	2023E0070625
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2023
Title Company	SECURITY FIRST TITLE, SECURITY 1ST TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	939 S POPE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4619

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0070731
Date	Sep 28, 2023
Instrument	2023E0070731

Lender

Name	COMMERCE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Oct 1, 2021
Property Address	938 S POPE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4620
Document Number	00E0108587
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2021
Instrument	2021E0108587
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	938 S POPE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4620

Mortgage

Document Number	00E0108589
Date	Oct 1, 2021
Instrument	2021E0108589

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON MO
Recording Date	Aug 18, 2020
Property Address	938 S POPE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4620
Document Number	0000E73520
Instrument Date	Aug 8, 2020
Instrument	73520E
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 10, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	938 S POPE AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 640504620, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-4620

Mortgage

Document Number	E73521
Date	Aug 18, 2020
Instrument	73521E

Lender

Name	1ST MIDAMERICA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BETHALTO, IL 62010

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 17, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 S Pope Ave was $1,328, down 12.2% 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		$18,594 (-) Land $3,958 Building $14,636	$97,860 (-)
2025	$1,328.00 (-12.17%)	$18,594 Land $3,958 Building $14,636	$97,860
2024	$1,512.00 (+2.3%)
2023	$1,478.00	$21,833 Land $2,890 Building $18,943	$114,910

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 938 S Pope 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 938 S Pope 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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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 Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Wisper ISP.

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