A PERFECT home for someone who wants to put some SWEAT EQUITY in a home to live in. This home needs some updating and has been PRICED ACCORDINGLY to give plenty of margin for updates. The front deck and master shower need the major work. The work on this home is mainly cosmetic. The important main functioning features of the home are already good. .. roof is 1 year old, the HVAC and water heater are 4 years old. The windows are newer when they purchased 8 years ago. The floor plan would be amazing to to open from living through kitchen to great room and already has 2 full and one half bath on the main level. The bathrooms and sq foot are a BIG PLUS to the value of this home!! Quiet neighborhood with easy access to downtown and all main highways.
Wonderfully maintained home in established South Lea neighborhood. Mature trees & big yard. BRAND NEW carpeting & paint throughout main level. Beautiful BRAND NEW flooring in kitchen & half bath. Newer roof/gutters/gutter covers, low maintenance siding & tilt-out thermal windows. Appliances stay including fridge! Finished lower level could easily be non-conforming fourth bedroom, office or hobby room. Lots of storage. Deck offers afternoon shade. Close to all conveniences. Includes home warranty. Hurry!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,430 (−24.6%)
$7,632 + $25,787
$33,419
2024
$3,224 (+0.7%)
$7,632 + $25,787
$33,419
2023
$3,201 (+56.9%)
$6,441 + $38,209
$44,650
2022
$2,040 (−2.0%)
$6,441 + $38,209
$44,650
2021
$2,082 (+4.3%)
$5,852 + $19,418
$25,270
2020
$1,996 (+2.8%)
$5,852 + $19,418
$25,270
2019
$1,942 (−6.9%)
$5,852 + $18,141
$23,993
2018
$2,085 (+2.6%)
$5,852 + $18,141
$23,993
2017
$2,034 (+1.3%)
$4,560 + $18,758
$23,318
2016
$2,008 (+0.2%)
$4,560 + $18,758
$23,318
2015
$2,003 (+2.5%)
$3,211 + $19,589
$22,800
2014
$1,955
$3,215 + $18,536
$21,751
Tax history for 705 SW Merritt St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,430 (−24.6%)
$7,632 + $25,787
$33,419
2024
$3,224 (+0.7%)
$7,632 + $25,787
$33,419
2023
$3,201 (+56.9%)
$6,441 + $38,209
$44,650
2022
$2,040 (−2.0%)
$6,441 + $38,209
$44,650
2021
$2,082 (+4.3%)
$5,852 + $19,418
$25,270
2020
$1,996 (+2.8%)
$5,852 + $19,418
$25,270
2019
$1,942 (−6.9%)
$5,852 + $18,141
$23,993
2018
$2,085 (+2.6%)
$5,852 + $18,141
$23,993
2017
$2,034 (+1.3%)
$4,560 + $18,758
$23,318
2016
$2,008 (+0.2%)
$4,560 + $18,758
$23,318
2015
$2,003 (+2.5%)
$3,211 + $19,589
$22,800
2014
$1,955
$3,215 + $18,536
$21,751
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
8,207 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,434
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
61420091100000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The R-1 Single-Family Residential District is established to provide low-density, single-family detached residential development. The R-1 density supports the goal of the Lee's Summit Comprehensive Plan in providing single-family densities at a maximum of four units per gross acre in close proximity to existing urban development. This district is designed for areas served by publicly-provided sanitary sewer.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Built-In, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
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