TOTAL PERFECTION! A Little Slice of Heaven on 1+ Acre Surrounded by a Gorgeous Lush Lawn and Mature Trees. Fully Fenced Back yard offers Privacy while you enjoy your Above Ground Pool, 3 Concrete Patios, Firepit, Deck and Oversized Storage Shed. Easy living Ranch Floor Plan, recently Refreshed with Interior Paint, FULLY UPDATED Main Bath with New Vanity and Tub. Updated Fixtures, Hardware and a New 1/2 Bath with Pocket Door off Kitchen. Original Hardwood Floors in Main Living Area. Roof, Electrical, Windows and HVAC were replaced or upgraded in the past 10 years. Unfinished Basement with great storage options or potential for additional living space. Private, well-maintained area with great access to major highway for commuting, dining and shopping! Don't miss this opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.05 acresLot Size
$207Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Ann Rivera• ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
Est. $1,480 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1916 James Downey Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 9, 2026
Sold
—
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2619007
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
*
May 26, 2026
Contingent
—
May 21, 2026
Listed
$309,900
$207/sq ft
May 7, 2026
Coming Soon
$309,900
$207/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 2024
Sold
—
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2469548
Feb 9, 2024
Sold
*
Feb 1, 2024
Pending
—
Jan 21, 2024
Listed
$217,900
$145/sq ft
ONE ACRE!!!! You heard me right!!! Are you ready to make this cozy, East facing, move-in-ready home with a bit of land your own? Well, you're in luck! This place is an entertainers haven with not only an unheard of fenced acre lot in this price range, but an easy-to-maintain 2 year old above-ground pool with a HUGE custom deck. It's perfect for hosting friends and family. The world is in your backyard and an added bonus is that the lot is level and ready for your ideas, whether that be a huge garden, a large play area, an outbuilding, another garage, or leaving it as-is to enjoy. And, if the backyard was not enough of a plus, the inside is just as great. Property is a true ranch with two laundry areas, one in the full sized basement and one one the main level. And, speaking of the basement, it can easily be finished and made into another cozy area for added entertainment space or even an extra living area since it has laundry facilities. The floor plan has a flow to it that's perfect for all of your needs. This is such a great starter home with an updated kitchen, wood floors in the main areas, a mud room/laundry room right off the garage, and so much more. So, if you're ready for a homey haven with all the bells and whistles, your search just hit the jackpot! Most of the bones on the home (roof, HVAC, Electrical were replaced or upgraded in 2016/17).
Public Records
Jan 31, 2017
Sold
—
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2023210
Jan 27, 2017
Sold
*
Jan 21, 2017
Pending
—
Dec 17, 2016
Contingent
—
Dec 10, 2016
Listed
$139,900
$93/sq ft
+18
CHECK OUT this beautiful ranch style home on 1.06 acre lot (level, treed and wildlife laden). Conveniently located minutes from 291 & 435. Gorgeous original stone work inside and out. Sellers have LOVED the home for 8 months, are being transferred for work out of state. Property had been completely renovated at the time of their purchase. Numerous improvements made in their 8 month period (staining decks, covering window wells, adding pantries, additional lighting in bath, storm doors, MAJOR brush clearing etc. Home inspection report in supplements. When purchased in May, home had new roof, new HVAC, newly refinished hardwoods, new porch and deck, new range and dishwasher, new garage door and opener, new electrical and breaker box.
Public Records
Apr 29, 2016
Sold
—
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1980332
Mar 31, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 22, 2016
Price Changed
$129,900
$87/sq ft
Mar 13, 2016
Listed
$136,900
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 2015
Sold
—
Public Records
Jun 10, 1994
Sold
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,126 (+18.6%)
$10,568 + $19,186
$29,754
2024
$1,793 (+2.3%)
$10,568 + $19,186
$29,754
2023
$1,752 (−10.2%)
$9,301 + $16,574
$25,875
2022
$1,951
$6,114 + $19,760
$25,874
2021
$1,950 (+3.7%)
$5,548 + $20,862
$26,410
2020
$1,880 (+1.6%)
$5,548 + $20,862
$26,410
2019
$1,850 (+50.5%)
$5,548 + $19,192
$24,740
2018
$1,229 (+2.9%)
$5,548 + $19,192
$24,740
2017
$1,194 (−0.6%)
$3,649 + $11,599
$15,248
2016
$1,202 (+0.2%)
$3,649 + $11,599
$15,248
2015
$1,200 (+5.1%)
$5,284 + $9,922
$15,206
2014
$1,142
$5,130 + $9,633
$14,763
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
185 ft.
Lot depth
250 ft.
Lot size
1.05 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,042
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
25420024100000000
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
Directions: 291 HWY North to Sunset, East on Sunset to James Downey, South to property.
Community Information
Maintenance Provided YN: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,042
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 25420024100000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Attribution Contact: 816-419-5684
Home Information
Living Area: 1500
Age Description: 76-100 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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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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in Independence. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$226,000 – $274,000
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Property information provided by Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.