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 1225 W Ruby Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1225 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is $144,300 .

What is the price history for 1225 W Ruby Ave?

1225 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO last sold in October 2022.

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.

How big is the lot at 1225 W Ruby Ave?

The lot at 1225 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

Does 1225 W Ruby Ave have a garage?

Yes, 1225 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$144,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,319 sqft

1225 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Heart of Independence

Est. Refi. Payment $1,012/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$144K

Since last month

$5K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.1%)

Since last sale

$19K (+15.4%)

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 +183% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$144K
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$151K
June 2026	$152K
May 2026	$150K
April 2026	$146K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$133K
2025
December 2025	$132K
November 2025	$136K
October 2025	$138K
September 2025	$140K
August 2025	$143K
July 2025	$147K
June 2025	$147K
May 2025	$147K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$144K
February 2025	$140K
January 2025	$140K
2024
December 2024	$137K
November 2024	$141K
October 2024	$143K
September 2024	$143K
August 2024	$148K
July 2024	$151K
June 2024	$151K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$142K
March 2024	$140K
February 2024	$140K
January 2024	$139K
2023
December 2023	$138K
November 2023	$136K
October 2023	$136K
September 2023	$133K
August 2023	$133K
July 2023	$130K
June 2023	$131K
May 2023	$130K
April 2023	$130K
March 2023	$129K
February 2023	$128K
January 2023	$109K
2022
December 2022	$108K
November 2022	$109K
October 2022	$111K
September 2022	$114K
August 2022	$114K
July 2022	$117K
June 2022	$117K
May 2022	$116K
April 2022	$112K
March 2022	$112K
February 2022	$110K
January 2022	$109K
2021
December 2021	$104K
November 2021	$103K
October 2021	$103K
September 2021	$102K
August 2021	$102K
July 2021	$104K
June 2021	$112K
May 2021	$126K
April 2021	$120K
March 2021	$109K
February 2021	$109K
January 2021	$109K
2020
December 2020	$105K
November 2020	$101K
October 2020	$97K
September 2020	$97K
August 2020	$93K
July 2020	$92K
June 2020	$91K
May 2020	$91K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$91K
February 2020	$90K
January 2020	$88K
2019
December 2019	$89K
November 2019	$97K
October 2019	$96K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$100K
June 2019	$97K
May 2019	$91K
April 2019	$89K
March 2019	$86K
February 2019	$84K
January 2019	$80K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$78K
September 2018	$79K
August 2018	$77K
July 2018	$77K
June 2018	$77K
May 2018	$80K
April 2018	$79K
March 2018	$76K
February 2018	$73K
January 2018	$67K
2017
December 2017	$62K
November 2017	$62K
October 2017	$62K
September 2017	$67K
August 2017	$65K
July 2017	$51K
June 2017	$54K
May 2017	$58K
April 2017	$56K
March 2017	$57K
February 2017	$57K
January 2017	$55K
2016
December 2016	$55K
November 2016	$50K
October 2016	$49K
September 2016	$51K

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
704 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	08/28/26	2	1	982
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	3	1	1,300
2434 S Sterling Ave, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	02/16/26	2	1	982
809 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	01/16/26	2	2	1,547
816 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	01/29/26	2	1	714
1613 S Norwood Ave, Independence, MO	0.50	Single-Family Home	-	05/29/26	2	1	1,363
1511 W Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	08/05/26	3	1	1,484
707 S Park Ave, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	07/24/26	3	2	1,560
811 S Marion Ave, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	06/01/26	3	2	1,313
615 S Glenwood Ave, Independence, MO	0.50	Single-Family Home	-	09/02/26	2	1	997

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	0.04	$158,200	3	1	1,249	Off Market
637 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$132,200	Studio	2	-	Off Market
1229 W Hayward Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	$303,900	Studio	2	-	Off Market
722 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.12	$167,700	2	1.5	890	Off Market
709 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.12	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
713 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.13	$216,000	3	2	1,604	Off Market
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.13	$166,100	3	1	1,300	Off Market
635 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.11	-	3	1.5	2,291	Recently Sold
639 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.12	$217,600	4	2	1,749	Off Market
717 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.14	$292,300	4	2	2,052	Off Market
724 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.13	$240,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1233 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.15	$133,000	2	1	962	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

1,319 sqft

$109/sqft

Garage

About this House

2 Story bungalow w/separate living quarters on 2nd floor (Accessible from outside entrance only). Located on a deep lot. Corporate owned. Property sold in 'as-is' condition, No disclosures, warranties, or guarantees expressed, implied or written. Needs work; inspections welcomed but no repairs will be made. List price reflects repairs needed.

1225 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO 64052 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,319 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1920. It was last sold on Oct 10, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $144,300, with a rent estimate of $1,005/month.

Home Details for 1225 W Ruby Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Stone
Parking & Garage GarageParking: 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: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 10, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Sep 30, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Aug 27, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$12,900 Price decreased by 13%
Aug 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$14,900
Jul 13, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,221	$89,930

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
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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.
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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
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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 1225 W Ruby Ave

What is 1225 W Ruby Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1225 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is $144,300.
What is the price history for 1225 W Ruby Ave?
1225 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO last sold in October 2022.
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.
How big is the lot at 1225 W Ruby Ave?
The lot at 1225 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).
Does 1225 W Ruby Ave have a garage?
Yes, 1225 W Ruby Ave in Independence, MO has a garage.