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140 S FOREST AVE

INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
0
Baths
21,636 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.
2.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,469 (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.$188,461 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,985
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,476
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$991,900

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.47
78
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyJACKSON
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Tennis court

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
Bryant Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
William Chrisman High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
George Caleb Bingham Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.0 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%

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How this home compares

140 S Forest 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Independence 64050
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Independence 64050
  • Newer than 87% 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.

Living area21,636 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 140 S Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 64050Jackson County
Living areabigger than21,636 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.18 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than196987% of homes58% of homes

About 140 S Forest Ave

When did 140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO last sell?

140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO built?

140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO?

140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO is assigned to Bryant Elementary School (elementary), rated D; William Chrisman High School (high), rated B-; 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 140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO compare to other homes in Independence 64050?

Among the 7,445 homes in Independence 64050, it is bigger than almost all of them (21,636 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (2.18 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1969 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 140 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO was $13,469. The county assessed it at $188,461.

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