Zoned Commercial by city of independence, Zoned residential per jackson county. Building upper level divided into three separate units with entrances, handicap entrance, handi cap bathroom door. Front driveway has 4 marked parking spaces, upper level 3 bedroom, one full bath. West side attached studio efficiency apartment and center entrance upper shared utility space and laundry. Basement walkout with additional rear parking for 3 cars has 2 bedroom, large kitchen, shared full bath, dining room and utility room/laundry washer dryer, 1 bedroom nonconforming.
Property previously used for travel nurses and medical staff in support of local hospitals from 2019 thru 2023 room rentals $850 - $1150/mo per bedroom. Over $215 k in yard and landscape additions including water features, decks and patios providing a private area for each room. Raised covered garden bed and beautiful Perennial flower beds. Serene and peaceful echoes of trickling waterfall and rushing water. Concord grape trellis and apple trees. Beautiful out building with the appearance of a cabin complete w wiring to store tools and equipment nestled in the backyard built in 2020. Main building updated plumbing, wiring, fixtures, siding flooring, doors and windows, new roof decking and architectural shingles installed May 2016. HVAC system updated wirh new AC unit installed 2023 and new 2 stage heater and ductwork installed in fall 2019. New lvp flooring Suite B and Suite A kitchen 2024.
For sale by owner
$425,000
16716 E Us Highway 40, Independence, MO 64055
6beds
3,250sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1953
0.51 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Apple treesWater featuresBasement walkoutRaised covered garden bedAttached studio efficiency apartmentConcord grape trellisDining room
What the owner loves about this home
City, living with serene peaceful, beautiful backyard. That feel like the country sounds of nature. Beautiful gardens, easy access to anywhere one would need to go. Located within 12 miles of 14 hospitals. Restaurants of all kinda within walking distance to 2 miles. Across the highway from The American Legion.
- 64 days |
- 536 |
- 13 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (256) 252-9478
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park, City
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 34420061300000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Independence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $207,630
- Annual tax amount: $2,819
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,468/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000-5.6%$131/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $450,000$138/sqft |
Source:  Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528226 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000$138/sqft |
Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528226 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2003 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,819 -7.5% | $39,450 -10.3% |
| 2024 | $3,048 +2.3% | $43,997 |
| 2023 | $2,979 +35.2% | $43,997 +47.5% |
| 2022 | $2,203 +0% | $29,831 |
| 2021 | $2,202 +1.9% | $29,831 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $2,162 +1.6% | $28,450 |
| 2019 | $2,127 | $28,450 +57.6% |
| 2018 | $2,127 +46.2% | $18,050 -64.2% |
| 2017 | $1,455 -60.2% | $50,430 +22.2% |
| 2016 | $3,655 +1.6% | $41,264 |
| 2014 | $3,597 +0.5% | $41,264 |
| 2013 | $3,578 +1.1% | $41,264 |
| 2012 | $3,538 -13.8% | $41,264 |
| 2011 | $4,106 +2.2% | $41,264 -14.5% |
| 2010 | $4,018 -32.8% | $48,240 -31.6% |
| 2009 | $5,981 +0.2% | $70,505 |
| 2008 | $5,970 +16.3% | $70,505 |
| 2007 | $5,134 +0% | $70,505 +16.6% |
| 2006 | $5,132 +21.9% | $60,443 |
| 2005 | $4,209 +0% | $60,443 +24.6% |
| 2004 | $4,209 +611% | $48,491 |
| 2003 | $592 +0.3% | $48,491 +482.7% |
| 2002 | $590 +7.9% | $8,322 |
| 2001 | $547 | $8,322 |
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Neighborhood: 39th East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10William Southern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Bridger Middle SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 3.3 mi
- 4/10Truman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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