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 1009 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1009 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $167,400 .

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 $236K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Benton neighborhood?

Residents describe the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Benton, Independence .

Does 1009 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1009 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1009 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1009 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.79 acres (34,412 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$167,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,125 sqft (on 0.79 acres)

1009 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,157/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$167K

Since last month

$10K (-5.6%)

Since last year

$47K (-22%)

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 +112% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$167K
August 2026	$177K
July 2026	$182K
June 2026	$188K
May 2026	$201K
April 2026	$187K
March 2026	$208K
February 2026	$209K
January 2026	$199K
2025
December 2025	$200K
November 2025	$204K
October 2025	$204K
September 2025	$215K
August 2025	$215K
July 2025	$218K
June 2025	$220K
May 2025	$219K
April 2025	$216K
March 2025	$211K
February 2025	$208K
January 2025	$201K
2024
December 2024	$195K
November 2024	$204K
October 2024	$189K
September 2024	$186K
August 2024	$190K
July 2024	$194K
June 2024	$197K
May 2024	$196K
April 2024	$191K
March 2024	$180K
February 2024	$175K
January 2024	$169K
2023
December 2023	$171K
November 2023	$170K
October 2023	$173K
September 2023	$173K
August 2023	$176K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$175K
May 2023	$176K
April 2023	$170K
March 2023	$170K
February 2023	$182K
January 2023	$194K
2022
December 2022	$194K
November 2022	$199K
October 2022	$200K
September 2022	$204K
August 2022	$205K
July 2022	$208K
June 2022	$206K
May 2022	$201K
April 2022	$195K
March 2022	$180K
February 2022	$161K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$159K
November 2021	$160K
October 2021	$160K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$161K
July 2021	$162K
June 2021	$164K
May 2021	$164K
April 2021	$160K
March 2021	$154K
February 2021	$155K
January 2021	$158K
2020
December 2020	$149K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$142K
September 2020	$127K
August 2020	$139K
July 2020	$139K
June 2020	$144K
May 2020	$141K
April 2020	$135K
March 2020	$134K
February 2020	$132K
January 2020	$131K
2019
December 2019	$128K
November 2019	$129K
October 2019	$127K
September 2019	$126K
August 2019	$116K
July 2019	$111K
June 2019	$116K
May 2019	$114K
April 2019	$98K
March 2019	$98K
February 2019	$96K
January 2019	$95K
2018
December 2018	$95K
November 2018	$100K
October 2018	$98K
September 2018	$103K
August 2018	$112K
July 2018	$107K
June 2018	$104K
May 2018	$99K
April 2018	$97K
March 2018	$102K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$97K
2017
December 2017	$102K
November 2017	$98K
October 2017	$99K
September 2017	$98K
August 2017	$100K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$89K
May 2017	$82K
April 2017	$81K
March 2017	$81K
February 2017	$79K
January 2017	$72K
2016
December 2016	$77K
November 2016	$70K
October 2016	$69K
September 2016	$79K

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
327 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.06	Single-Family Home	-	11/12/25	5	2	2,016
504 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	04/17/26	3	3	2,354
533 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	02/11/26	3	2	1,850
528 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	02/26/26	4	2	1,800
909 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	07/17/26	3	1.5	2,236
1104 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	4	2	1,788
325 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	3	1	996
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	1.5	1,132
1910 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO	0.61	Single-Family Home	-	06/01/26	3	2	1,331
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.52	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500

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
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	2	1	837	Recently Sold
1003 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$233,900	4	2	2,478	Off Market
327 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$223,100	5	2	2,016	Off Market
217 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	3	1	1,120	Recently Sold
216 S Rogers St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$136,200	2	1	640	Off Market
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	-	2	1	922	Recently Sold
212 S Rogers St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$152,700	4	1	1,026	Off Market
204 S Rogers St, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	-	2	1	930	Recently Sold
413 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$180,700	3	1	1,008	Off Market
203-209 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$111,700	2	1	786	Off Market
415 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$182,200	3	1	1,001	Off Market
317-319 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050	0.16	$253,700	3	2	1,550	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

0.79 acre lot

2,125 sqft

$79/sqft

About this House

This house sits on a 1 acre lot that is all fenced in. This property is on city sewer. It is a fixer upper, and it is in a great neighborhood.The ARV price for this house is $170,000. We are only asking $20,000 for the house. call us if you want to take a look at it.

1009 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,125 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1915. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $167,400, with a rent estimate of $1,995/month.

Home Details for 1009 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionLawn

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.79 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 17, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$25,000
Oct 7, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,209	$162,660

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$236K

$7.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$151

$3MoM

Available listings

442

29MoM

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

Benton

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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 1009 E Walnut St

What is 1009 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1009 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $167,400.
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 $236K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Benton neighborhood?
Residents describe the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Benton, Independence.
Does 1009 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1009 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1009 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1009 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.79 acres (34,412 sq ft).