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 1027 E Smith Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1027 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO is $131,200 .

What is the price history for 1027 E Smith Ave?

1027 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO last sold in June 2012.

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.

Does 1027 E Smith Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1027 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1027 E Smith Ave?

The lot at 1027 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$131,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 sqft

1027 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $926/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$131K

Since last month

$8K (-5.4%)

Since last year

$14K (-9.6%)

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 +113% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$131K
August 2026	$139K
July 2026	$143K
June 2026	$145K
May 2026	$154K
April 2026	$146K
March 2026	$143K
February 2026	$140K
January 2026	$135K
2025
December 2025	$134K
November 2025	$139K
October 2025	$137K
September 2025	$145K
August 2025	$148K
July 2025	$149K
June 2025	$151K
May 2025	$151K
April 2025	$151K
March 2025	$144K
February 2025	$140K
January 2025	$139K
2024
December 2024	$133K
November 2024	$139K
October 2024	$132K
September 2024	$130K
August 2024	$139K
July 2024	$142K
June 2024	$143K
May 2024	$143K
April 2024	$140K
March 2024	$134K
February 2024	$129K
January 2024	$128K
2023
December 2023	$128K
November 2023	$126K
October 2023	$125K
September 2023	$126K
August 2023	$130K
July 2023	$131K
June 2023	$130K
May 2023	$130K
April 2023	$126K
March 2023	$125K
February 2023	$129K
January 2023	$133K
2022
December 2022	$132K
November 2022	$133K
October 2022	$134K
September 2022	$136K
August 2022	$137K
July 2022	$139K
June 2022	$139K
May 2022	$137K
April 2022	$135K
March 2022	$133K
February 2022	$130K
January 2022	$128K
2021
December 2021	$126K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$125K
September 2021	$124K
August 2021	$124K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$124K
May 2021	$121K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$116K
January 2021	$110K
2020
December 2020	$107K
November 2020	$107K
October 2020	$104K
September 2020	$93K
August 2020	$86K
July 2020	$86K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$89K
April 2020	$92K
March 2020	$92K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$90K
November 2019	$93K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$89K
July 2019	$85K
June 2019	$86K
May 2019	$85K
April 2019	$85K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$79K
2018
December 2018	$76K
November 2018	$74K
October 2018	$77K
September 2018	$80K
August 2018	$81K
July 2018	$82K
June 2018	$83K
May 2018	$85K
April 2018	$84K
March 2018	$79K
February 2018	$74K
January 2018	$72K
2017
December 2017	$72K
November 2017	$75K
October 2017	$75K
September 2017	$74K
August 2017	$73K
July 2017	$71K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$67K
April 2017	$61K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$66K
2016
December 2016	$68K
November 2016	$70K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$62K

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
15023 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO	0.06	Single-Family Home	-	04/03/26	3	1	984
1014 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.06	Single-Family Home	-	05/04/26	3	1	914
217 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	06/05/26	3	1	1,120
1017 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.03	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	3	2	1,303
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
15103 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO	0.06	Single-Family Home	-	04/20/26	3	2	1,092
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	1.5	1,132
204 S Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	930
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837
606 N Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	04/09/26	2	1	1,194

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
1034 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$181,000	3	2	1,306	Off Market
118 N Rogers St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$131,600	2	1	780	Off Market
1038 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$144,200	2	1	855	Off Market
1017 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	3	2	1,303	Recently Sold
1046 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$139,700	2	1	800	Off Market
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	3	1.5	1,132	Recently Sold
103 N Wilson St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$240,000	4	2	2,081	For Sale
1014 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	3	1	914	Recently Sold
121 N Rogers St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$195,400	4	2	2,088	Off Market
119 N Wilson St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$58,500	-	-	-	For Sale
15103 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	3	2	1,092	Recently Sold
15101 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$166,200	2	2	950	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1950

1,200 sqft

$109/sqft

Garage

About this House

Spacious Living Room, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, full basement, one car garage built in + 2 car detached. Home sets on a nice big lot. Great starter or investor home.Brokered And Advertised By: RE/MAX Heartland, REALTORSListing Agent: Anita Covert

1027 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1950. It was last sold on Jun 6, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $131,200, with a rent estimate of $1,409/month.

Home Details for 1027 E Smith Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Detached

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: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 6, 2012 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1764070	Sold	--
Mar 2, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$28,500 Price decreased by 5%
Feb 24, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$30,000 Price decreased by 8%
Feb 18, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,500 Price decreased by 7%
Feb 11, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$35,000 Price decreased by 13%
Feb 8, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$40,000 Price decreased by 33%
Dec 7, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$60,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,384	$101,950

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
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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 1027 E Smith Ave

What is 1027 E Smith Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1027 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO is $131,200.
What is the price history for 1027 E Smith Ave?
1027 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO last sold in June 2012.
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.
Does 1027 E Smith Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1027 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1027 E Smith Ave?
The lot at 1027 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).