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 1224 W Ruby Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1224 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is $75,300 .

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 Heart of Independence neighborhood?

Residents describe the Heart of Independence neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Heart of Independence, Independence .

How big is the lot at 1224 W Ruby Ave?

The lot at 1224 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$75,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
616 sqft

1224 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Heart of Independence

Est. Refi. Payment $564/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$75.3K

Since last month

$8K (-9.3%)

Since last year

$6K (-6.8%)

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 +186% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$75K
August 2026	$83K
July 2026	$85K
June 2026	$85K
May 2026	$84K
April 2026	$75K
March 2026	$76K
February 2026	$73K
January 2026	$68K
2025
December 2025	$70K
November 2025	$73K
October 2025	$75K
September 2025	$81K
August 2025	$83K
2024
November 2024	$89K
October 2024	$98K
September 2024	$96K
August 2024	$98K
July 2024	$101K
June 2024	$101K
May 2024	$102K
April 2024	$102K
March 2024	$96K
February 2024	$94K
January 2024	$93K
2023
December 2023	$95K
November 2023	$93K
October 2023	$94K
September 2023	$93K
August 2023	$96K
July 2023	$97K
June 2023	$93K
May 2023	$92K
April 2023	$90K
March 2023	$87K
February 2023	$81K
January 2023	$79K
2022
December 2022	$78K
November 2022	$79K
October 2022	$80K
September 2022	$80K
August 2022	$80K
July 2022	$82K
June 2022	$82K
May 2022	$81K
April 2022	$79K
March 2022	$76K
February 2022	$71K
January 2022	$69K
2021
December 2021	$67K
November 2021	$67K
October 2021	$67K
September 2021	$66K
August 2021	$67K
July 2021	$67K
June 2021	$64K
March 2021	$51K
February 2021	$56K
January 2021	$61K
2020
December 2020	$58K
November 2020	$58K
October 2020	$56K
September 2020	$57K
August 2020	$53K
January 2020	$40K
2019
December 2019	$41K
November 2019	$37K
October 2019	$38K
September 2019	$37K
August 2019	$37K
July 2019	$38K
June 2019	$39K
May 2019	$40K
April 2019	$42K
March 2019	$51K
February 2019	$48K
January 2019	$47K
2018
December 2018	$47K
November 2018	$46K
October 2018	$46K
September 2018	$45K
August 2018	$45K
July 2018	$45K
June 2018	$44K
May 2018	$49K
April 2018	$48K
March 2018	$44K
February 2018	$41K
January 2018	$41K
2017
December 2017	$47K
November 2017	$44K
October 2017	$41K
September 2017	$40K
August 2017	$38K
July 2017	$49K
June 2017	$49K
May 2017	$49K
April 2017	$50K
March 2017	$49K
February 2017	$49K
January 2017	$49K
2016
December 2016	$50K
November 2016	$49K
October 2016	$27K
September 2016	$26K

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
901 S Cottage St, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	05/06/26	2	1	748
816 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	01/29/26	2	1	714
704 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	08/28/26	2	1	982
205 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	11/14/25	3	1	920
812 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	12/05/25	2	1	714
732 W Stone St, Independence, MO	0.47	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	720
2434 S Sterling Ave, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	02/16/26	2	1	982
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	3	1	1,300
11432 E 17th St S, Independence, MO	0.54	Single-Family Home	-	03/19/26	2	1	816
501 W South Ave, Independence, MO	0.59	Single-Family Home	-	02/20/26	2	1	812

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
618 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.06	$158,200	3	1	1,249	Off Market
637 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	$132,200	Studio	2	-	Off Market
1229 W Hayward Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.11	$303,900	Studio	2	-	Off Market
635 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.13	-	3	1.5	2,291	Recently Sold
639 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.14	$217,600	4	2	1,749	Off Market
709 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.15	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
713 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.16	$216,000	3	2	1,604	Off Market
722 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.16	$167,700	2	1.5	890	Off Market
636 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.17	$236,200	6	2	2,464	Off Market
711 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.17	$218,600	5	2	2,213	Off Market
724 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.17	$240,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.17	$166,100	3	1	1,300	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1941

616 sqft

$122/sqft

About this House

Clean & cozy with a nice back yard with partial fenced back area for pets and a roll in shower, possibly handicap friendly home. Easy access to hwy and shopping. Move-in within 5 days of approved app & deposit! Will accept Independence, Liberty or LS housing vouchers!com Proud to be a fair housing provider!

1224 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64052 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 616 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1941. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2019 with an asking price of $700 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 3, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $75,300, with a rent estimate of $934/month.

Home Details for 1224 W Ruby Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 4

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 31, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522966	ListingRemoved	$74,000
Jan 24, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522966	PendingToActive	$74,000
Jan 8, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522966	Pending	$74,000
Jan 6, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522966	PriceChange	$74,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jan 1, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522966	PriceChange	$79,000 Price decreased by 9%
Dec 20, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522966	PriceChange	$87,000 Price decreased by 10%
Dec 12, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522966	Listed For Sale	$97,000
Oct 3, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$700
Sep 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$700
May 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$725
Mar 19, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$725
Feb 26, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$53,000
Nov 4, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$53,000 Price decreased by 75%
Aug 8, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$210,000
Jan 11, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$657,250
Jan 9, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$657,250

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$700	$51,570

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
11 Reviews

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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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Prev. Resident
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. .
Resident
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.
Resident
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
Resident
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 1224 W Ruby Ave

What is 1224 W Ruby Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1224 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is $75,300.
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 Heart of Independence neighborhood?
Residents describe the Heart of Independence neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Heart of Independence, Independence.
How big is the lot at 1224 W Ruby Ave?
The lot at 1224 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).