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 1202 E 23rd St S estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1202 E 23rd St S in Independence, MO is $102,000 .

What is the price history for 1202 E 23rd St S?

1202 E 23rd St S in Independence, MO last sold in October 2011.

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

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

What's the median sale price in Independence?

The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.

Does 1202 E 23rd St S have air conditioning?

Yes, 1202 E 23rd St S in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1202 E 23rd St S?

The lot at 1202 E 23rd St S in Independence, MO is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$102,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

1202 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $718/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$102K

Since last month

$1K (-1%)

Since last year

$18K (+20.9%)

Since last sale

$75K (+270.9%)

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 +184% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
November 2026	$102K
October 2026	$102K
September 2026	$103K
August 2026	$102K
July 2026	$102K
June 2026	$104K
May 2026	$106K
April 2026	$97K
March 2026	$96K
February 2026	$89K
January 2026	$79K
2025
December 2025	$86K
November 2025	$84K
October 2025	$84K
September 2025	$83K
August 2025	$87K
July 2025	$94K
June 2025	$91K
May 2025	$92K
April 2025	$98K
March 2025	$93K
February 2025	$88K
January 2025	$87K
2024
December 2024	$87K
November 2024	$91K
October 2024	$92K
September 2024	$91K
August 2024	$99K
July 2024	$102K
June 2024	$94K
May 2024	$95K
April 2024	$96K
March 2024	$96K
February 2024	$96K
January 2024	$96K
2023
December 2023	$97K
November 2023	$97K
October 2023	$95K
September 2023	$110K
August 2023	$114K
July 2023	$86K
June 2023	$86K
May 2023	$85K
April 2023	$85K
March 2023	$87K
February 2023	$84K
January 2023	$101K
2022
December 2022	$100K
November 2022	$102K
October 2022	$103K
September 2022	$104K
August 2022	$103K
July 2022	$107K
June 2022	$110K
May 2022	$107K
April 2022	$74K
March 2022	$74K
February 2022	$74K
January 2022	$74K
2021
December 2021	$75K
November 2021	$69K
October 2021	$85K
September 2021	$108K
August 2021	$112K
July 2021	$92K
June 2021	$93K
May 2021	$97K
April 2021	$90K
March 2021	$80K
February 2021	$76K
January 2021	$76K
2020
December 2020	$76K
November 2020	$76K
October 2020	$76K
September 2020	$73K
August 2020	$68K
July 2020	$67K
June 2020	$66K
May 2020	$66K
April 2020	$64K
March 2020	$64K
February 2020	$62K
January 2020	$63K
2019
December 2019	$69K
November 2019	$60K
October 2019	$60K
September 2019	$57K
August 2019	$57K
July 2019	$56K
June 2019	$54K
May 2019	$55K
April 2019	$54K
March 2019	$54K
February 2019	$55K
January 2019	$54K
2018
December 2018	$52K
November 2018	$47K
October 2018	$44K
September 2018	$45K
August 2018	$41K
July 2018	$41K
June 2018	$40K
May 2018	$39K
April 2018	$36K
March 2018	$37K
February 2018	$38K
January 2018	$41K
2017
December 2017	$36K
November 2017	$37K
October 2017	$36K
September 2017	$38K
August 2017	$36K
July 2017	$38K
June 2017	$38K
May 2017	$39K
April 2017	$36K
March 2017	$35K
February 2017	$35K
January 2017	$34K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$36K

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
1202 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO	0.01	Single-Family Home	-	02/20/26	2	1	768
1124 S Haden St, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	04/07/26	2	1	1,032
1100 S Savage St, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	07/24/26	2	1	640
1409 S Kings Hwy, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	10/26/26	2	1	902
823 S Savage St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	12/04/25	3	1	840
1133 S Haden St, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	1	1	560
1412 S Logan Ave, Independence, MO	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	06/12/26	2	1	693
816 S Logan Ave, Independence, MO	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	09/22/26	2	1	902
1319 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	03/06/26	2	1	1,028
1400 S Kings Hwy, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	12/09/25	3	1	1,198

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
1202 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.01	-	2	1	768	Recently Sold
1200 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$114,800	3	1	924	Off Market
1200 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.01	$143,700	3	1	924	Off Market
1310 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.01	-	2	-	560	Off Market
1312 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.02	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1115 S Kings Hwy, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$126,300	3	2	1,032	Off Market
1401 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1140 S Haden St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$178,500	3	1	1,600	Off Market
1138 S Haden St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1409 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1111 S Kings Hwy, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$185,600	4	2	988	Off Market
15319 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1103 & 1109 S Kings Hwy, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1136 S Haden St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$135,000	2	1	978	Off Market
1511 W 23rd St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
1141 S Haden St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1109 S Kings Hwy, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	1	-	685	Off Market
1139 S Haden St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$178,800	Studio	1	-	Off Market
1139 S Haden St #1139-1/2, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1139 S Haden St #1139, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$253,600	1	1	-	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

768 sqft

$133/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Multiple shopping options

HomeSteps property. Sold as is,no disclosures, EM must be certified funds, pre-approval or proof of funds must accompany original offer, no contingencies, sizes approximate or from taxes. Seller may offer a home warranty if noted in the initial offer. Seller will only consider offers from owner occupants during 15 day First Look Program period

1202 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1945. It was last sold on Oct 13, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $102,000, with a rent estimate of $1,192/month.

Home Details for 1202 E 23rd St S

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: CompositionExterior: Other

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: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 30, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PendingToActive	$99,000
Oct 5, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	Pending	$99,000
Oct 4, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PriceChange	$99,000 Price decreased by 14%
Sep 19, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PriceChange	$114,999 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 23, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PriceChange	$118,997 Price decreased by 1%
Aug 21, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PriceChange	$119,997 Price decreased by 0%
Aug 20, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PriceChange	$119,998 Price decreased by 0%
Aug 18, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PriceChange	$119,999 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 16, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PriceChange	$124,999 Price decreased by 0%
Aug 1, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447010	PriceChange	$125,000 Price increased by 40%
Feb 6, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413429	Pending	$89,000
Jan 31, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413429	PriceChange	$89,000 Price decreased by 10%
Jan 18, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413429	PriceChange	$99,000 Price decreased by 12%
Jan 9, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413429	PriceChange	$113,000 Price decreased by 4%
Dec 20, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413429	PriceChange	$118,000 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 28, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413429	Listed For Sale	$120,000
Nov 13, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 4, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	PriceChange	$79,000 Price decreased by 7%
Nov 2, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	PriceChange	$85,000 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 30, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	PriceChange	$89,000 Price decreased by 1%
Oct 21, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	PriceChange	$90,000 Price decreased by 9%
Oct 14, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	PriceChange	$99,000 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 12, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	PriceChange	$105,000 Price decreased by 5%
Sep 27, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	PriceChange	$110,000 Price decreased by 3%
Sep 8, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341529	Listed For Sale	$113,000
Oct 13, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$934	$68,770

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$233K

$2.5KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$148

$3MoM

Available listings

416

27MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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
9 Reviews

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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
8y 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 1202 E 23rd St S

What is 1202 E 23rd St S estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1202 E 23rd St S in Independence, MO is $102,000.
What is the price history for 1202 E 23rd St S?
1202 E 23rd St S in Independence, MO last sold in October 2011.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Independence?
The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.
Does 1202 E 23rd St S have air conditioning?
Yes, 1202 E 23rd St S in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1202 E 23rd St S?
The lot at 1202 E 23rd St S in Independence, MO is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).