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 1045 E Smith Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1045 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO is $190,200 .

What is the price history for 1045 E Smith Ave?

1045 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO last sold in November 2021.

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 1045 E Smith Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1045 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

Does 1045 E Smith Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1045 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$190,200

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 sqft

1045 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,304/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$190K

Since last month

$3K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$5K (-2.5%)

Since last sale

$104K (+121.2%)

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 +116% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$190K
August 2026	$193K
July 2026	$196K
June 2026	$198K
May 2026	$200K
April 2026	$195K
March 2026	$198K
February 2026	$194K
January 2026	$187K
2025
December 2025	$190K
November 2025	$192K
October 2025	$194K
September 2025	$195K
August 2025	$196K
July 2025	$198K
June 2025	$199K
May 2025	$199K
April 2025	$199K
March 2025	$196K
February 2025	$192K
January 2025	$191K
2024
December 2024	$187K
November 2024	$190K
October 2024	$190K
September 2024	$188K
August 2024	$190K
July 2024	$190K
June 2024	$193K
May 2024	$192K
April 2024	$193K
March 2024	$189K
February 2024	$188K
January 2024	$183K
2023
December 2023	$184K
November 2023	$183K
October 2023	$186K
September 2023	$184K
August 2023	$187K
July 2023	$186K
June 2023	$176K
May 2023	$168K
April 2023	$164K
March 2023	$165K
February 2023	$162K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$161K
November 2022	$160K
October 2022	$161K
September 2022	$161K
August 2022	$161K
July 2022	$162K
June 2022	$161K
May 2022	$161K
April 2022	$159K
March 2022	$158K
February 2022	$157K
January 2022	$155K
2021
December 2021	$151K
November 2021	$149K
October 2021	$146K
September 2021	$149K
August 2021	$142K
July 2021	$145K
June 2021	$139K
May 2021	$131K
April 2021	$133K
March 2021	$125K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$116K
2020
December 2020	$110K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$109K
September 2020	$99K
August 2020	$108K
July 2020	$107K
June 2020	$105K
May 2020	$102K
April 2020	$100K
March 2020	$98K
February 2020	$99K
January 2020	$99K
2019
December 2019	$100K
November 2019	$97K
October 2019	$97K
September 2019	$97K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$96K
June 2019	$101K
May 2019	$103K
April 2019	$102K
March 2019	$106K
February 2019	$107K
January 2019	$106K
2018
December 2018	$106K
November 2018	$104K
October 2018	$103K
September 2018	$103K
August 2018	$103K
July 2018	$103K
June 2018	$102K
May 2018	$103K
April 2018	$102K
March 2018	$100K
February 2018	$99K
January 2018	$98K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$96K
October 2017	$95K
September 2017	$95K
August 2017	$93K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$94K
May 2017	$94K
April 2017	$92K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$92K
January 2017	$90K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$90K
October 2016	$89K
September 2016	$88K

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
1017 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	3	2	1,303
15103 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	04/20/26	3	2	1,092
611 N Sunset Dr, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	04/21/26	3	2	1,704
909 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	07/17/26	3	1.5	2,236
1104 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	4	2	1,788
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	1.5	1,132
15023 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	04/03/26	3	1	984
510 N Westwood Dr, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	3	2	1,566
217 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	06/05/26	3	1	1,120
500 N Saville Ct, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	06/26/26	4	3	1,460

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	0.04	$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	0.04	$144,200	2	1	855	Off Market
1017 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	3	2	1,303	Recently Sold
1046 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$139,700	2	1	800	Off Market
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	-	3	1.5	1,132	Recently Sold
103 N Wilson St, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$240,000	4	2	2,081	For Sale
1014 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	3	1	914	Recently Sold
121 N Rogers St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$195,400	4	2	2,088	Off Market
119 N Wilson St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$58,500	-	-	-	For Sale
15103 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	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 1945

1,800 sqft

$106/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Finished basementVaulted ceilingsPatioWalk-in closet

This single-family home is located at 1045 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO. 1045 E Smith Ave is in the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64050. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,800 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5617 sqft and was built in 1945.

1045 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1945. It was last sold on Nov 12, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $190,200, with a rent estimate of $1,751/month.

Home Details for 1045 E Smith Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticIn-law unitNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: WoodPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 7Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5919 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 12, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2349683	Sold	--
Oct 13, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2349683	Pending	$144,000
Oct 9, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2349683	Listed For Sale	$144,000
Mar 18, 2016 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #45001_1975605	Sold	--
Feb 19, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$86,000
Feb 14, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$86,000
Jun 25, 2015 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1936655	Sold	--
Jun 9, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$75,000
Jun 2, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$75,000
May 21, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$75,000
May 5, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,239	$91,250

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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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 1045 E Smith Ave

What is 1045 E Smith Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1045 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO is $190,200.
What is the price history for 1045 E Smith Ave?
1045 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO last sold in November 2021.
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 1045 E Smith Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1045 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
Does 1045 E Smith Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1045 E Smith Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.