Is parking easy in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Benton, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Benton, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's dog friendly

Is there wildlife in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Benton, Independence, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Benton, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Benton, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Benton, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Benton, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Benton, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say there are community events

What is 1004 E South Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1004 E South Ave in Independence, MO is $135,600 .

What is the price history for 1004 E South Ave?

1004 E South Ave in Independence, MO last sold in October 2009.

Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?

Independence is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Independence?

The median sale price in Independence is $229K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

Does 1004 E South Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1004 E South Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1004 E South Ave?

The lot at 1004 E South Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1004 E South Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Benton

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft

$135,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $902/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$135,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $902/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

960 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$136K

Since last month

$2K (+1.3%)

Since last year

$16K (+13.3%)

Since last sale

$112K (+477%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +260% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$134K
June 2026	$135K
May 2026	$138K
April 2026	$127K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$120K
January 2026	$110K
2025
December 2025	$116K
November 2025	$116K
October 2025	$111K
September 2025	$116K
August 2025	$120K
July 2025	$128K
June 2025	$122K
May 2025	$122K
April 2025	$127K
March 2025	$121K
February 2025	$115K
January 2025	$115K
2024
December 2024	$116K
November 2024	$118K
October 2024	$122K
September 2024	$118K
August 2024	$124K
July 2024	$123K
June 2024	$126K
May 2024	$126K
April 2024	$125K
March 2024	$120K
February 2024	$115K
January 2024	$113K
2023
December 2023	$118K
November 2023	$114K
October 2023	$116K
September 2023	$116K
August 2023	$119K
July 2023	$122K
June 2023	$120K
May 2023	$120K
April 2023	$116K
March 2023	$112K
February 2023	$109K
January 2023	$108K
2022
December 2022	$107K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$113K
September 2022	$112K
August 2022	$112K
July 2022	$114K
June 2022	$115K
May 2022	$111K
April 2022	$108K
March 2022	$103K
February 2022	$100K
January 2022	$97K
2021
December 2021	$97K
November 2021	$96K
October 2021	$93K
September 2021	$93K
August 2021	$91K
July 2021	$91K
June 2021	$90K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$76K
March 2021	$73K
February 2021	$70K
January 2021	$72K
2020
December 2020	$78K
November 2020	$81K
October 2020	$78K
September 2020	$75K
August 2020	$71K
July 2020	$69K
June 2020	$67K
May 2020	$67K
April 2020	$65K
March 2020	$64K
February 2020	$61K
2019
December 2019	$64K
November 2019	$64K
October 2019	$60K
September 2019	$54K
August 2019	$53K
July 2019	$59K
June 2019	$61K
May 2019	$60K
April 2019	$52K
March 2019	$52K
February 2019	$49K
January 2019	$41K
2018
December 2018	$38K
November 2018	$38K
October 2018	$39K
September 2018	$42K
August 2018	$43K
July 2018	$45K
June 2018	$43K
May 2018	$46K
April 2018	$44K
March 2018	$39K
February 2018	$37K
January 2018	$34K
2017
December 2017	$35K
November 2017	$36K
October 2017	$34K
September 2017	$39K
August 2017	$35K
July 2017	$33K
June 2017	$32K
May 2017	$34K
April 2017	$35K
March 2017	$32K
February 2017	$33K
January 2017	$37K
2016
December 2016	$39K
November 2016	$40K
October 2016	$37K
September 2016	$39K
August 2016	$38K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
915 S Pope Ave, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	06/18/26	3	1	1,056
823 S Raymond St, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	10/22/25	2	1	728
823 S Savage St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	12/04/25	3	1	840
815 S Raymond St, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	09/30/25	2	1	777
1100 S Savage St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	07/24/26	2	1	640
1124 S Haden St, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	04/07/26	2	1	1,032
805 S Harkless Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	08/29/25	2	1	816
916 S Hocker St, Independence, MO	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	12/10/25	3	1	1,260
937 S Pope Ave, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	3	2	921
814 S Saville Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	12/11/25	4	1	1,357

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
933 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$151,800	2	1	858	Off Market
1006 E South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$210,300	4	1.5	1,808	Off Market
823 S Raymond St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$151,300	2	1	728	Off Market
821 S Raymond St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$178,000	2	1	760	Off Market
822 S Raymond St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	-	3	1	1,190	Recently Sold
824 S Harkless St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	3	2	1,144	Off Market
815 S Raymond St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$133,100	2	1	777	Off Market
816 S Harkless St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$129,700	3	1	-	Off Market
925 E South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$259,300	3	2.5	2,378	Off Market
810 S Raymond St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	$144,000	2	2	1,582	For Sale
904-906 S Savage St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$226,800	Studio	2	-	Off Market
810 S Harkless St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	$150,900	3	1	864	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1004 E South Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1950

Living Area

960 sqft

Price/Sqft

$141

About this House

This home is owned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This HUD home is sold ""as-is"" / ""where-is"" with any and all faults. Agents must be registered with HUD for the bidding process. Call listing office to bid your price on this house. Buyer must have a mortgage commitmentor cash. This home is case number: 291-339692.HOME WARRANTY INFO: First American Home Warranty will be paid for by seller if you add $430.00 to line 5 of the HUD contract. See listing office for warranty details or for help. BUYERS AGENTS: Bids can get cancelled or contracts rejected; check www.bidselect.com DAILY for status of home.

1004 E South Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1950. It last sold for $23,500 on Oct 20, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $135,600, with a rent estimate of $1,315/month.

Home Details for 1004 E South Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9148 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 20, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Sep 1, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$23,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$664	$48,930

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$229K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$154

$4MoM

Available listings

413

9MoM

Around this home

Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
401 Students
Independence 30 School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Not very good with education and not helping people and they need help they just send you on if you're failing your classes that were your not supposed to pass they keep passing you on and passing you on they never help you
Other Review
1y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Benton

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

86 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say car is needed
72 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
61 % Say it's dog friendly
57 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say kids play outside
48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
42 % Say neighbors are friendly
41 % Say there are sidewalks
41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
41 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say people would walk alone at night
32 % Say it's quiet
11 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Megan L.
Resident
6y ago
"Other than the occasional item stolen from an unlocked car, this is a pretty safe, low crime area. Neighbors don't go out of their way to talk to each other, but I also haven't noticed any unpleasantness in the 5 years I've been here. It's been a good place to live. "
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Megan L.
Resident
7y ago
"People walk their dogs all the time and there are big, fenced yards. But there are also plenty of dogs running loose that can create a hazard. "
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Sissy122795
Resident
7y ago
"I think they would love it it’s quite the only thing is we live next to a nursing home and a train track and I feel some people wouldn’t like those things but other than that I think everyone would love it "
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Frequently asked questions about 1004 E South Ave

What is 1004 E South Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1004 E South Ave in Independence, MO is $135,600.
What is the price history for 1004 E South Ave?
1004 E South Ave in Independence, MO last sold in October 2009.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Independence?
The median sale price in Independence is $229K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
Does 1004 E South Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1004 E South Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1004 E South Ave?
The lot at 1004 E South Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).