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$104,480
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

117 W RUBY AVE

INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
0
Baths
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$104K
$84K low$125K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$104,480
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$83,584

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$411 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,026 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,026
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,938
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,450

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.10
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
34
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Santa Fe Trail Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
William Chrisman High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
George Caleb Bingham Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Independence 30 School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 64050These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,487
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,660 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,040
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,015
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

117 W Ruby Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Independence 64050

What homes are worth in Independence 64050

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$86K$334K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Independence 64050.

How it measures up in Independence 64050

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 64050.

Estimated value$104,480
CheaperTypical $169,105Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

How 117 W Ruby Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 64050Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,4806% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac37% of homes38% of homes

About 117 W Ruby Ave

How much is 117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO is $104,480 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $84,398 to $124,562. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO last sell?

117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO last sold on Jun 1, 1981, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO?

117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO is assigned to Santa Fe Trail Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; William Chrisman High School (high), rated D+; George Caleb Bingham Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Independence 30 School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO compare to other homes in Independence 64050?

Among the 7,400 homes in Independence 64050, it is worth more than 6% of them ($104,480 against a typical $169,105) and its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.21 ac). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 10% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 117 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO was $411. The county assessed it at $5,026.

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