Solid ranch home with expanded space in the dining room, green room and second bathroom. Freshly painted. Yard is phenominal! 1/2 Acre corner lot gives a lot of space for a garden, pool and other great outdoor features. Two sheds, great flat yard, nice landscaping, privacy fence. The covered back porch can be used for many things like a gym, entertaining area, playroom, rec room and more. Location is convenient, off of 291 highway and Truman road, only 5 minutes from shopping. You'll love the one level lay out and pretty corner lot!
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bridger Middle School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
William Chrisman High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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About
Bridger
Bridger, located between Noland Road and Sterling Avenue, is a residential and historic Independence neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and pockets of mature tree canopy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Noland Road corridor near E 23rd Street, where small storefronts, diners, and service shops set a steady, everyday rhythm. The National Frontier Trails Museum adds a distinctly local cultural anchor, while the Independence Square’s Englewood Arts Center and the historic Bingham-Waggoner Estate deepen the area’s sense of place. Housing trends toward practical one- and two-story homes with generous yards and driveways. Nearby trail segments and parkland shape a walk-and-roll routine. The setting balances quiet blocks with a commercial spine for errands and casual meetups.
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Offer insights
1725 James Downey Rd · $240,000
$245K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $245K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
10 days
The average home goes pending in 30 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two fireplaces in the living room and basement
Concrete basement with sump pump
Enclosed porch
Family room
Country kitchen
Combined living and dining area
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the first floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms, both on the first floor
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Electric range
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Electric cooling
Exterior features
Privacy fencing
Home design
Ranch design
Parking
Attached three-car garage with side-facing entrance
Construction
Frame construction
Composition roof
Utilities
City/public water
Septic tank
HOA & community
No association fee
Electricity and solar
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This exceptionally maintained pretty 3 bedroom home sits on a beautiful corner lot! Plenty of room for the family. Formal living room with fireplace. Cute country kitchen flows into additional space with family room leading out to large sun porch. Two bathrooms and first floor laundry with lots of cabinet space. 3 garage spaces with carport and plenty of driveway parking. Large yard, perfect for gardeners. Buyers agent to verify room sizes.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,047 (−12.8%)
$8,092 + $20,552
$28,644
2024
$2,347 (+2.3%)
$8,092 + $20,552
$28,644
2023
$2,294 (+43.4%)
$7,999 + $25,880
$33,879
2022
$1,600
$7,334 + $26,545
$33,879
2021
$1,599 (+11.5%)
$3,088 + $18,573
$21,661
2020
$1,434 (+1.6%)
$3,088 + $18,573
$21,661
2019
$1,411 (−3.3%)
$3,088 + $15,787
$18,875
2018
$1,460 (+2.9%)
$3,088 + $15,787
$18,875
2017
$1,419 (+1.6%)
$4,240 + $13,880
$18,120
2016
$1,397 (+0.1%)
$4,240 + $13,880
$18,120
2015
$1,395 (+5.1%)
$3,131 + $14,534
$17,665
2014
$1,327
$3,040 + $14,111
$17,151
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
177 ft.
Lot depth
131 ft.
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,266
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,266
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
25330081000000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 2, 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
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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Independence, MO • 64057
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47
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Independence. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1725 James Downey Rd
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $215,000 and $264,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $215K to $265K.