Is parking easy in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say parking is easy

Does Heart of Independence, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Heart of Independence, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say car is needed

Is Heart of Independence, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say yards are well-kept

Are the streets well-lit in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Heart of Independence, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Heart of Independence, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's quiet

Is Heart of Independence, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

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

Are there community events in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say there are community events

What is 109 E Ruby Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 109 E Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is $157,400 .

What is the price history for 109 E Ruby Ave?

109 E Ruby Ave in Independence, MO last sold in June 2023.

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 109 E Ruby Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 109 E Ruby Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 109 E Ruby Ave?

The lot at 109 E Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.12 acres (5,248 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$157,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
926 sqft

109 E Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Heart of Independence

Est. Refi. Payment $1,097/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$157K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$0 (0%)

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 +301% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$157K
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$159K
June 2026	$160K
May 2026	$162K
April 2026	$158K
March 2026	$156K
February 2026	$155K
January 2026	$151K
2025
December 2025	$153K
November 2025	$155K
October 2025	$158K
September 2025	$157K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$159K
June 2025	$160K
May 2025	$161K
April 2025	$161K
March 2025	$158K
February 2025	$156K
January 2025	$155K
2024
December 2024	$151K
November 2024	$147K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$148K
August 2024	$149K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$148K
May 2024	$145K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$146K
February 2024	$147K
January 2024	$144K
2023
December 2023	$145K
November 2023	$143K
October 2023	$144K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$137K
July 2023	$139K
June 2023	$140K
May 2023	$137K
April 2023	$125K
March 2023	$110K
February 2023	$115K
January 2023	$120K
2022
December 2022	$119K
November 2022	$121K
October 2022	$122K
September 2022	$124K
August 2022	$125K
July 2022	$127K
June 2022	$127K
May 2022	$126K
April 2022	$123K
March 2022	$118K
February 2022	$113K
January 2022	$112K
2021
December 2021	$111K
November 2021	$111K
October 2021	$112K
September 2021	$112K
August 2021	$114K
July 2021	$117K
June 2021	$114K
May 2021	$109K
April 2021	$111K
March 2021	$104K
February 2021	$102K
January 2021	$102K
2020
December 2020	$102K
November 2020	$99K
October 2020	$87K
September 2020	$84K
August 2020	$82K
July 2020	$75K
June 2020	$73K
May 2020	$70K
April 2020	$71K
March 2020	$72K
February 2020	$69K
January 2020	$68K
2019
December 2019	$68K
November 2019	$70K
October 2019	$59K
September 2019	$55K
August 2019	$55K
July 2019	$59K
June 2019	$64K
May 2019	$67K
April 2019	$67K
March 2019	$70K
February 2019	$66K
January 2019	$65K
2018
December 2018	$63K
November 2018	$65K
October 2018	$67K
September 2018	$59K
August 2018	$55K
July 2018	$55K
June 2018	$57K
May 2018	$60K
April 2018	$59K
March 2018	$53K
February 2018	$58K
January 2018	$53K
2017
December 2017	$53K
November 2017	$55K
October 2017	$53K
September 2017	$54K
August 2017	$53K
July 2017	$51K
June 2017	$56K
May 2017	$54K
April 2017	$51K
March 2017	$51K
February 2017	$50K
January 2017	$46K
2016
December 2016	$44K
November 2016	$41K
October 2016	$40K
September 2016	$39K

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
129 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	976
900 S Osage St, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	11/07/25	2	1	735
421 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	2	1	1,748
511 S Pleasant St, Independence, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	11/13/25	2	1	942
315 S Spring St, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	2	1	1,108
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
501 W South Ave, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	02/20/26	2	1	812
947 S Washington St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	09/11/26	3	1	1,052
324 W South Ave, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	04/30/26	2	1	1,094
926 S Washington St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	01/15/26	3	1	1,558

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
114 E Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$313,600	4	3	1,900	Off Market
111 E Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$215,600	3	2	1,866	Off Market
127 E Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$161,000	2	1	885	Off Market
114 E Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$180,200	4	2	2,897	Off Market
722 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	3	2.5	2,500	Recently Sold
601 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$178,900	3	1.5	1,700	Off Market
120 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$190,800	3	1.5	1,470	Off Market
813 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$220,400	3	2	2,193	Off Market
818 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	$205,200	3	1	1,772	Off Market
112 W Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$165,700	3	1	1,445	Off Market
129 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	-	2	1	976	Recently Sold
725 S Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$256,700	3	2	1,698	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 1920

926 sqft

$170/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Built-in cabinetsWood floorsStorage shedSingle garage

Back on the market! Ready to take on a rehab challenge for a wonderful home and live close to the Independence Square? Looking for the Buyer that has the energy to tackle house projects...totally possible to live in the house while you do the work. You'll appreciate the original stained woodwork and wood floors in this bungalow. With a 'whole lotta love' and 'your decorator's touch' you can make it shine like a dime! The built-in cabinets and woodwork are unique and you'll like the main floor laundry. Roof is just 2 years old. Grounded outlets + 100 amp electrical panel. Walk-up attic access through a bedroom. Full basement appears to be in good shape for a 103 year old home, concrete walls. All appliances stay including washer/dryer/freezer, all were operating for tenant. There is a single garage on property, needs overhead door...house shares driveway with neighbor. Storage shed in backyard for your lawnmower storage. Seller providing Old Republic $635 Ultimate Home Warranty. Copy of home inspection available. Seller will make no repairs.

109 E Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 926 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1920. It was last sold on Jun 12, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $157,400, with a rent estimate of $1,127/month.

Home Details for 109 E Ruby Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5248 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 12, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429419	Sold	--
May 18, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429419	Pending	$138,000
May 11, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429419	PendingToActive	$138,000
May 4, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429419	Pending	$138,000
Apr 25, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429419	PriceChange	$138,000 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 11, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429419	Listed For Sale	$145,000
Jan 5, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$50,647
Dec 13, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Oct 12, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$69,900
Sep 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,900 Price increased by 8%
Aug 2, 2016 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$64,900
Jun 24, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$72,900
Jun 3, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$72,900 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 11, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 5%
Mar 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$78,900 Price decreased by 12%
Mar 11, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$808	$59,510

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

Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
PK-5
Public
364 Students
Independence 30 School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Former student back in 2019 currently a sophomore going to junior year I came here for nostalgia I’d wish to see my old classmates again
Parent Review
3mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Heart of Independence

At least 28 Trulia users voted on each feature.

81 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
65 % Say yards are well-kept
56 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say there's wildlife
52 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
47 % Say people would walk alone at night
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
42 % Say it's quiet
41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
29 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Wanda Knight
Resident
1y ago
"Santa Cali Gon is 3 blocks away I love the square The churches are helping people. As much as they can. There is so much love here Our neighbors take care of each other "
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3y ago
"I've lived here my whole life and it's pretty good place to raise a family , not much junky homes at all , independence does a great job of keeping the riff raff away"
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Lizzy love joy
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3y ago
"This house is awesome not sure where it’s located but going to get address hope it’s not too late to call. God bless you for letting me see it I can see that being my home."
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Caitlin B. .
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6y ago
"I've lived here for 2 years and it's an amazing neighborhood for you to raise your kids or even to just start a family."
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Lana B.
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6y ago
"30 minutes to downtown if there is not bad traffic or nasty weather, but sometimes it takes upward of an hour. "
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Angela O. C.
Resident
7y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for up to four years I loved it everybody is very friendly and easygoing I really am going to miss if I have to move from this area I would love to stay and Independence it feels like home"
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Laquushaneal
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8y ago
"Wish I had a better landlord who care about keeping their property up to date. Hate the school district because they don’t care about their student getting the best education especially the ones who need extra help. "
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Deray
Resident
8y ago
"its super close to Restaurants and Entertainment So close that you can literally walk to everything with in 5 to 10 minutes"
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Frequently asked questions about 109 E Ruby Ave

What is 109 E Ruby Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 109 E Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is $157,400.
What is the price history for 109 E Ruby Ave?
109 E Ruby Ave in Independence, MO last sold in June 2023.
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 109 E Ruby Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 109 E Ruby Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 109 E Ruby Ave?
The lot at 109 E Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.12 acres (5,248 sq ft).