Beautiful Stone Front Home on nearly 1 Acre Lot! New 6 foot privacy fenced backyard. First Floor Family and Livining room with fireplace. 4 Bedrooms (2 are non-conforming), 2 Baths. First Floor Laundry! Updated paint inside and out. Tons of updates include: Driveway 2021, 5 inch gutters 2 yrs, Furnace & A/C 2 yrs, Electrical to 200 Amp and buried underground 2020.
MULTIPLE OFFERS- just waiting on signatures. Country living, almost 1 acre lot in city! All appliances stay, dishwasher, fridge, washer/dryer, newer paint. Newer windows. Main floor living room plus a family room/man cave. Main floor bedroom - Main floor laundry. Upstairs bedroom with bathroom. Basement partial finished-2 non-conforming bedrooms. Walkout and up entrance to basement. Gas wall heater in 2 car garage w/ RV parking on side. Home backs to wooded tree line. Redwood deck 16x14.
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1874492
Jun 24, 2014
Sold
*
Mar 25, 2014
Listed
$34,900
$23/sq ft
+8
Great Investment on a great lot. This has a lot of rooms but are non-comforming. Seller may offer a home warranty for owner occupants if noted in the initial offer & may pay up to 3% closing cost on purchase price. Multiple offers received during the first 15-days are processed as normal transaction. HOMESTEPS PROPERTY. Sold as is, no disclosures, EM must be certified funds, pre-approval or proof of funds must accompany original offer, no contingencies, sizes approximate or from taxes. Seller only considers offers from owner occupants during 20 day First Look period ending 04/16/14
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1385148
Mar 8, 2007
Listed
$84,900
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 2003
Sold
—
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1135102
Sep 11, 2003
Listed
$125,900
$82/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1986
Sold
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,796 (−36.0%)
$9,755 + $15,373
$25,128
2024
$2,807 (+2.3%)
$9,755 + $15,373
$25,128
2023
$2,743 (+95.5%)
$14,744 + $25,772
$40,516
2022
$1,403
$10,019 + $30,497
$40,516
2021
$1,403 (−2.4%)
$5,244 + $13,756
$19,000
2020
$1,437 (+1.6%)
$5,244 + $13,756
$19,000
2019
$1,414 (−3.6%)
$5,244 + $13,662
$18,906
2018
$1,467 (+2.9%)
$5,244 + $13,662
$18,906
2017
$1,426 (+1.6%)
$4,260 + $13,946
$18,206
2016
$1,404 (+0.2%)
$4,260 + $13,946
$18,206
2015
$1,401 (+5.1%)
$5,088 + $12,662
$17,750
2014
$1,333
$4,940 + $12,293
$17,233
Tax history for 1905 James Downey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,796 (−36.0%)
$9,755 + $15,373
$25,128
2024
$2,807 (+2.3%)
$9,755 + $15,373
$25,128
2023
$2,743 (+95.5%)
$14,744 + $25,772
$40,516
2022
$1,403
$10,019 + $30,497
$40,516
2021
$1,403 (−2.4%)
$5,244 + $13,756
$19,000
2020
$1,437 (+1.6%)
$5,244 + $13,756
$19,000
2019
$1,414 (−3.6%)
$5,244 + $13,662
$18,906
2018
$1,467 (+2.9%)
$5,244 + $13,662
$18,906
2017
$1,426 (+1.6%)
$4,260 + $13,946
$18,206
2016
$1,404 (+0.2%)
$4,260 + $13,946
$18,206
2015
$1,401 (+5.1%)
$5,088 + $12,662
$17,750
2014
$1,333
$4,940 + $12,293
$17,233
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
426 ft.
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,595
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
25420010300000000
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 Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Length: 15
Room Width: 11
Room Level: First
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tiles
Room Length: 17
Room Width: 10
Room Level: First
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Features: Other
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 8
Room Level: First
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Features: Built-in Features, Pantry
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 6
Room Level: First
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 10
Room Level: First
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Features: Ceramic Tiles, Shower Over Tub
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 8
Room Level: First
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Office
Room Features: Carpet
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 7
Room Level: Second
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Features: Other, Shower Only
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 4
Room Level: Second
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Features: Other
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Second
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Features: Carpet
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Basement
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Features: Carpet
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Basement
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Other Room
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 5
Room Level: Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement BR, Other
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Dining Area Features: Kit/Family Combo
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Other
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Privacy
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,205
Above Grade Finished Area Source: RPR
Below Grade Finished Area: 330
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Agent
Land Information
In Flood Plain: No
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Lot, Treed
Lot Size Area: 42,577
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintenance
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,403
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
Directions: 291 Hwy to 23rd Street, Go East to first stoplight and turn Left/North onto James Downey Road. Go North to address on right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,595
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 25420010300000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1535
Age Description: 51-75 Years
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Warranty Description: Seller Provides
Home Warranty Deductable: 100
Home Warranty Cost: 750
Home Warranty Company: Old Republic
Floor Plan Features: 1.5 Stories
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
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
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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$250,000 – $303,000
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Property information provided by Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.