3 bdrm, 3 bath RANCH, just shy of a full acre, fenced w/ 24ft chicken coop, shed, finished walk out basment w/ sep quarters! Main floor laundry, huge liv rm, hardwoods. Thermal windows, steel siding, oversized driveway w/ RV parking w/ electric hook up and tank below! Eat in kitchen w/ loads of cabinets, pantry, lots of counter space AND formal dining could be office or 4th bdrm! Downstairs-family rm, 2nd kitchen, 2nd laundry, workshop & more storage! Deck overlooks stunning yard with no neighbors in back! No HOA! Lot is 88 x 426. Kitchen has newer cabinets, pantry with pull out shelves & ceramic tile. Huge walk in storage closet off hall. Workshop downstairs w/ plenty of space your handy man. Additional storm shelter off the workshop. This home has all the space your family needs, just needs a little love.
One owner RANCH on almost an Acre! Check out this 3bdrm, 3ba Ranch with finished walk out basement. Main floor laundry, huge living room, 2 kitchens, tons of cabinet/storage in large kitchen. Newer roof, newer windows, steel siding, tons of parking w/ electric hook-up for RV. Upstairs is 3bdrm, 2ba, laundry, possible 4bdrm/office and huge living and kitchen and plenty of storage. Downstairs is family room, kitchen, laundry, workshop & more storage! Large storage shed out back/w power run to it. Sitting on . 9 acres. Kitchen has newer cabinets, pantry with pull out shelves & ceramic tile. Huge walk in storage closet off hall. Workshop downstairs w/ plenty of space your handy man. Additional storm shelter off the workshop. This home has all the space your family needs, just needs you to make it your own!
Public Records
Jun 20, 1997
Sold
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Public Records
Nov 6, 1996
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,832 (−27.2%)
$9,245 + $16,384
$25,629
2024
$2,518 (+2.3%)
$9,245 + $16,384
$25,629
2023
$2,460 (+71.9%)
$12,291 + $24,046
$36,337
2022
$1,432
$8,854 + $27,484
$36,338
2021
$1,431 (+2.0%)
$4,741 + $14,640
$19,381
2020
$1,403 (+1.6%)
$4,741 + $14,640
$19,381
2019
$1,381 (+1.0%)
$4,741 + $13,728
$18,469
2018
$1,368 (+2.9%)
$4,741 + $13,728
$18,469
2017
$1,329 (+1.6%)
$3,971 + $13,000
$16,971
2016
$1,308 (+0.2%)
$3,971 + $13,000
$16,971
2015
$1,306 (+5.1%)
$5,088 + $11,458
$16,546
2014
$1,243
$4,940 + $11,125
$16,065
Tax history for 1903 James Downey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,832 (−27.2%)
$9,245 + $16,384
$25,629
2024
$2,518 (+2.3%)
$9,245 + $16,384
$25,629
2023
$2,460 (+71.9%)
$12,291 + $24,046
$36,337
2022
$1,432
$8,854 + $27,484
$36,338
2021
$1,431 (+2.0%)
$4,741 + $14,640
$19,381
2020
$1,403 (+1.6%)
$4,741 + $14,640
$19,381
2019
$1,381 (+1.0%)
$4,741 + $13,728
$18,469
2018
$1,368 (+2.9%)
$4,741 + $13,728
$18,469
2017
$1,329 (+1.6%)
$3,971 + $13,000
$16,971
2016
$1,308 (+0.2%)
$3,971 + $13,000
$16,971
2015
$1,306 (+5.1%)
$5,088 + $11,458
$16,546
2014
$1,243
$4,940 + $11,125
$16,065
*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
88 ft.
Lot depth
426 ft.
Lot size
0.83 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,188
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
25420010200000000
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: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Finished, Full, Walk Out
Other Room Information
Other Room Features: Main Floor BR,Main Floor Master,Office,Workshop
Construction Materials: Board/Batten, Metal Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Wood
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Attached Property
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,188
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: RPR
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,188
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: RPR
Land Information
In Flood Plain: No
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Limits
Lot Size Area: 0.86
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Responsibility: Public Maintenance
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,381
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: City/Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Blackburn
Middle Or Junior High School: Bingham
High School: William Chrisman
High School District: Independence
Location Information
Inside City Limits: Yes
Directions: Dir: From I-70 take 291 North to Sunset Drive (first right past 23rd Street). Go East (right) on Sunset Drive to James Downey Road. Go South (right) on James Downey Road. House on left.
Community Information
Maintenance Provided YN: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 25420010200000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2376
Age Description: 51-75 Years
Floor Plan Features: Ranch
Around this home
Schools
Blackburn Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Bridger Middle School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
William Chrisman High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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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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
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Estimated sale price
$211,000 – $255,000
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