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1226 W RUBY AVE

INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,077 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$69,300
NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE · recorded Sep 2, 2005
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$15,000
OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$305 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,271 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,271
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,046
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,480

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.31
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Recreational - Vacant Land
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 · 1.6 mi
M
George Caleb Bingham Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.6 mi

District: Independence 30 School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 64052These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,872
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,433 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,096
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,766
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.No

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

1226 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.

  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Jackson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Independence 64052
  • Older than 74% of homes in Jackson County

How it measures up in Independence 64052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 64052.

Living area1,077 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,140 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 1226 W Ruby Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 64052Jackson County
Living areabigger than1,077 ft²43% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac26% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than194031% of homes26% of homes

About 1226 W Ruby Ave

When did 1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO last sell?

1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO last sold on May 9, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO?

1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,077 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO built?

1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO?

1226 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 1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO compare to other homes in Independence 64052?

Among the 8,744 homes in Independence 64052, it is bigger than 43% of them (1,077 ft² against a typical 1,140 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1940 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1226 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO was $305. The county assessed it at $4,271.

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