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 1209 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1209 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $114,600 .

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 1209 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1209 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1209 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1209 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.34 acres (14,810 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$114,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

1209 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $819/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$115K

Since last month

$5K (-4%)

Since last year

$22K (-16%)

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 +95% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$115K
August 2026	$119K
July 2026	$124K
June 2026	$127K
May 2026	$137K
April 2026	$127K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$131K
January 2026	$122K
2025
December 2025	$125K
November 2025	$129K
October 2025	$129K
September 2025	$136K
August 2025	$137K
July 2025	$138K
2023
June 2023	$251K
May 2023	$255K
April 2023	$255K
March 2023	$255K
February 2023	$255K
January 2023	$255K
2022
December 2022	$255K
November 2022	$255K
October 2022	$255K
September 2022	$255K
August 2022	$259K
July 2022	$259K
June 2022	$123K
May 2022	$121K
April 2022	$118K
March 2022	$116K
February 2022	$115K
January 2022	$113K
2021
December 2021	$111K
November 2021	$109K
October 2021	$110K
September 2021	$111K
August 2021	$112K
July 2021	$112K
June 2021	$117K
May 2021	$120K
April 2021	$114K
March 2021	$107K
February 2021	$104K
January 2021	$106K
2020
December 2020	$101K
November 2020	$97K
October 2020	$92K
September 2020	$86K
August 2020	$84K
July 2020	$86K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$89K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$91K
February 2020	$91K
January 2020	$91K
2019
December 2019	$90K
November 2019	$91K
October 2019	$88K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$82K
July 2019	$80K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$80K
2018
December 2018	$79K
November 2018	$78K
October 2018	$75K
September 2018	$71K
August 2018	$72K
July 2018	$71K
June 2018	$71K
May 2018	$70K
April 2018	$72K
March 2018	$70K
February 2018	$71K
January 2018	$68K
2017
December 2017	$67K
November 2017	$64K
October 2017	$61K
September 2017	$67K
August 2017	$61K
July 2017	$62K
June 2017	$63K
May 2017	$69K
April 2017	$59K
March 2017	$61K
February 2017	$63K
January 2017	$60K
2016
December 2016	$57K
November 2016	$58K
October 2016	$60K
September 2016	$59K

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
204 S Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	930
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.51	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
1014 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	05/04/26	3	1	914
203-209 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	11/19/25	2	1	786
217 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	06/05/26	3	1	1,120
1257 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	07/27/26	3	2.5	1,144
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	1.5	1,132
1749 Sinnott Cir, Independence, MO	0.51	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	828

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
1533 Baker Cir, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$184,700	Studio	1	-	Off Market
1536/1538 S Baker Cir, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	Studio	1	-	Recently Sold
1433-1435 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$262,100	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1541 Baker Cir, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$173,800	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1425 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$253,300	Studio	2	-	Off Market
1421 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$249,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1420 & 1422 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	Studio	-	-	Recently Sold
1416 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$317,900	Studio	2	-	Off Market
1257 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.23	-	3	2.5	1,144	Recently Sold
1401 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.27	$173,500	3	1	1,534	Off Market
216 S Rogers St, Independence, MO 64050	0.25	$136,200	2	1	640	Off Market
212 S Rogers St, Independence, MO 64050	0.25	$152,700	4	1	1,026	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 1925

0.34 acre lot

1,100 sqft

$104/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Public transportationAmple spaceEntertainment options

Come home to this excellent 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom in Independence. Beautifully finished inside. Cook up a storm with tons of counter space in the kitchen. Bedrooms have plenty of space to spread out, carport and fenced front yard. This home has lots of style and character.

Pet Policy: Up to 2 pets possible upon approval.
For more pet information, please visit: www.onestoppm.com/tenants/pet_policy

Rental Qualifications: www.onestoppm.com/tenants/rental_qualifications

To apply, visit our website www.OneStopPM.com. Come see your new home today!

Rental Terms: Rent: $725, Application Fee: $40, Security Deposit: $725, Available Now

Pet Policy: Cats not allowed, Dogs not allowed
This property allows self guided viewing without an appointment. Contact for details.

1209 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1925. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2024 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 13, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $114,600, with a rent estimate of $1,045/month.

Home Details for 1209 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
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
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 13, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Mar 6, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,100
May 26, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$725
May 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$725 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 17, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$750
Mar 23, 2016 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$39,000
Jan 27, 2016 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$39,000 Price decreased by 7%
Jan 23, 2016 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$42,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,401	$103,150

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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1y ago
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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 1209 E Walnut St

What is 1209 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1209 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $114,600.
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 1209 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1209 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1209 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1209 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.34 acres (14,810 sq ft).