$129,900
SOLD MAR 13, 2025
Last list price
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,482 Sq Ft
6,791 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$88 Per Sq Ft

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Walk-Up Access
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2025

This home is located at 229 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050 and is currently estimated at $129,900, approximately $87 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 229 E Elm St is a home located in Jackson County with nearby schools including Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School, Bridger Middle School, and Bingham Middle School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chip Thompson

Realty Professionals Heartland Brokerage Phone: 816-863-7203 License #1999034468 Listed on: 12/26/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Castelli

Realty Professionals Heartland License #2006026831

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,675

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,791 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,482 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: as is
  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-240-30-12-00-0-00-000
  • $0 special tax assessment

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,675

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1482
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Internet Address Display: Yes
  • Internet Consumer Comment: No
  • List Agent Full Name: Chip Thompson
  • List Office Mls Id: HMSRPH
  • List Office Name: Realty Professionals Heartland
  • List Office Phone: 816-220-5600
  • Living Area: 1482
  • Mls Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Private
  • Age Description: 101 Years/More
  • Floor Plan Features: 2 Stories
  • Tax Special Amount: 0
  • Tax Total Amount: 1675
  • Value Range Pricing YN: 0
  • Dining Area Features: Formal
  • Maintenance Provided YN: 0
  • Special Documents Required YN: 0
  • Major Repair Costs: 0.00
  • Attribution Contact: 816-863-7203
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Exclusions: as is
  • Basement: Full, Walk Up
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: No

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exclusions YN: 1
  • Inside City Limits: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Public
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: None

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Deposit: Alliance Title

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Independence

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: City Limits
  • Lot Size Area: 6791
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6791
  • Parcel Number: 26-240-30-12-00-0-00-000
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • In Flood Plain: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1675
  • Tax Abatement YN: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 26, 2024
Closed on
Mar 15, 2025
Sold by
Rucker Gary R and Rucker Deanna G
Bought by
J A R Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
Chip Thompson
Realty Professionals Heartland
Buyer's Agent
Anna Castelli
Realty Professionals Heartland
List Price
$129,900
Views
148
Current Estimated Value
$136,370

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
Sold by
Merrell John Henry and Merrell Leta L
Bought by
Rucker Gary and Rucker Deanna
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Alliance Nationwide Title
Warranty Deed -- Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Sold -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
12/26/2024 12/26/24 For Sale $129,900 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: Heartland MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,675 $24,172 $3,051 $21,121
2023 $1,637 $24,172 $2,744 $21,428
2022 $1,137 $15,390 $3,392 $11,998
2021 $1,136 $15,390 $3,392 $11,998
2020 $1,109 $14,599 $3,392 $11,207
2019 $1,092 $14,599 $3,392 $11,207
2018 $670 $8,550 $5,107 $3,443
2017 $670 $9,177 $5,107 $4,070
2016 $631 $7,980 $1,957 $6,023
2014 $618 $7,980 $1,900 $6,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Heartland MLS

MLS Number: 2524159

Heartland MLS

APN: 26-240-30-12-00-0-00-000