1516 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64056 Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with a fireplace and a walk-out lower level leading to a fenced backyard. The deck and handrail need repair. Priced below market value, offering an excellent opportunity for a buyer to add personal updates with paint, flooring, and cleaning. Home is being sold AS IS, presenting a chance to build equity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
7,168 sq ftLot Size
$136Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chip Thompson• Realty Professionals Heartland
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,218 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,014
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
16130015900000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-6
Single Family Residential District
Independence's residential (R) zoning districts are intended to create, maintain and promote a variety of housing opportunities for individual households and to maintain the desired physical character of existing neighborhoods and developing areas. While the districts primarily accommodate residential use types, some nonresidential use types are also allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Built-In
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Finished, Full
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 0
Other Room Features: Fam Rm Gar Level
Dining Area Features: Kit/Dining Combo
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Gas
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Electric
Exterior
Manufactured Home Information
Manufactured YN: 0
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Privacy
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,014
Above Grade Finished Area Source: RPR
Below Grade Finished Area: 650
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Land Information
In Flood Plain: Unknown
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Limits, City Lot
Lot Size Area: 7,168
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Source: RPR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,776
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: City/Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: None
School Information
Middle Or Junior High School: Osage Trail
High School: Fort Osage
High School District: Fort Osage
Location Information
Directions: From 24 HWY and 291, East on 24 Hwy to Blue Mills Rd, South on Blue Mills Rd to address
Community Information
Maintenance Provided YN: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,014
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,218 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 16130015900000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1664
Age Description: 41-50 Years
Floor Plan Features: Split Entry
Around this home
Schools
Blue Hills Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Osage Trail Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Fort Osage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Independence, MO • 64056
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.9 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$215,000 – $260,000
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