Is a car needed in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say kids play outside

Does Fairland Heights, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is there wildlife in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Is Fairland Heights, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Fairland Heights, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Fairland Heights, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Fairland Heights, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Fairland Heights, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in Fairland Heights, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

What is 1240 S Franklin Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1240 S Franklin Dr in Independence, MO is $102,600 .

What is the price history for 1240 S Franklin Dr?

1240 S Franklin Dr in Independence, MO last sold in January 2015.

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 $229K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

Does 1240 S Franklin Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 1240 S Franklin Dr in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1240 S Franklin Dr?

The lot at 1240 S Franklin Dr in Independence, MO is about 0.13 acres (5,663 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$102,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,064 sqft

1240 S Franklin Dr, Independence, MO 64052

Fairland Heights

Est. Refi. Payment $711/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$103K

Since last month

$2K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$13K (-11%)

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 +410% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$103K
August 2026	$103K
July 2026	$105K
June 2026	$111K
May 2026	$112K
April 2026	$110K
March 2026	$106K
February 2026	$106K
January 2026	$98K
2025
December 2025	$105K
November 2025	$102K
October 2025	$103K
September 2025	$109K
August 2025	$115K
July 2025	$123K
June 2025	$115K
May 2025	$116K
April 2025	$113K
March 2025	$112K
February 2025	$109K
January 2025	$114K
2024
December 2024	$111K
November 2024	$112K
October 2024	$111K
September 2024	$110K
August 2024	$116K
July 2024	$115K
June 2024	$114K
May 2024	$118K
April 2024	$118K
March 2024	$111K
February 2024	$109K
January 2024	$106K
2023
December 2023	$106K
November 2023	$105K
October 2023	$105K
September 2023	$105K
August 2023	$108K
July 2023	$111K
June 2023	$107K
May 2023	$105K
April 2023	$103K
March 2023	$100K
February 2023	$97K
January 2023	$96K
2022
December 2022	$95K
November 2022	$97K
October 2022	$100K
September 2022	$102K
August 2022	$104K
July 2022	$106K
June 2022	$105K
May 2022	$103K
April 2022	$101K
March 2022	$93K
February 2022	$83K
January 2022	$81K
2021
December 2021	$80K
November 2021	$78K
October 2021	$78K
September 2021	$77K
August 2021	$77K
July 2021	$78K
June 2021	$86K
May 2021	$87K
April 2021	$78K
March 2021	$75K
February 2021	$77K
January 2021	$75K
2020
December 2020	$75K
November 2020	$74K
October 2020	$75K
September 2020	$67K
February 2020	$57K
January 2020	$55K
2019
December 2019	$54K
September 2019	$42K
August 2019	$46K
July 2019	$54K
June 2019	$52K
May 2019	$52K
April 2019	$51K
March 2019	$50K
February 2019	$48K
January 2019	$48K
2018
December 2018	$49K
November 2018	$47K
October 2018	$46K
September 2018	$42K
August 2018	$44K
July 2018	$41K
June 2018	$39K
May 2018	$37K
April 2018	$35K
March 2018	$33K
February 2018	$27K
January 2018	$23K
2017
December 2017	$22K
November 2017	$22K
October 2017	$22K
September 2017	$22K
August 2017	$22K
July 2017	$22K
June 2017	$22K
May 2017	$21K
April 2017	$21K
March 2017	$21K
February 2017	$21K
January 2017	$21K
2016
December 2016	$21K
November 2016	$21K
October 2016	$20K
September 2016	$20K

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
1303 S Maywood Ave, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	08/14/26	2	1	1,004
9510 E 13th St S, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	03/31/26	3	1	1,300
907 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	10/08/25	2	1	1,260
9308 E 16th St S, Independence, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	12/16/25	2	1	1,104
1511 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	3	1	1,258
1252 S Home Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	01/12/26	2	1	782
1727 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	2	1	1,167
10311 E 9th St S, Independence, MO	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	11/19/25	2	1	986
1731 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	02/20/26	2	1	944
9317 E 16th St S, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	05/07/26	2	1	804

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
1210 S Franklin Dr, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	$168,400	3	2	2,010	Off Market
9720 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	$202,300	3	1	1,500	Off Market
9722 E 13th South St, Independence, MO 64052	0.09	$155,300	3	1.5	1,040	Off Market
9742 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$159,100	2	2	2,280	Off Market
1257 S Franklin Dr, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	$287,700	3	1.5	2,348	Off Market
9723 E 13th St S, Independence, MO 64052	0.10	$218,500	3	2.5	1,888	For Sale
105 & 107 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.13	-	Studio	-	-	Recently Sold
9735 Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	-	2	2	1,608	Recently Sold
1313-1315 S Franklin Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.13	-	Studio	2	-	Recently Sold
9519 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64052	0.12	$349,800	4	2	1,368	Off Market
9805 E Jewell Ct, Independence, MO 64052	0.13	-	3	1.5	1,529	Recently Sold
1401 S Franklin Dr, Independence, MO 64052	0.12	$203,900	3	1.5	1,200	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

1,064 sqft

$96/sqft

Garage

About this House

This home features hardwood floors. It has a great 2 car detached garage that would make a great wood shop.Selling As Is. Seller will not make any repairs. Seller obtained through foreclosure & has never lived in property. Preapproval letter & proof of any cash down must be submitted w/all offers. Earnest Money must be $1000 or 3% whichever is greater. No Seller Disclosure.

1240 S Franklin Dr, Independence, MO 64052 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,064 sqft single-family home in Fairland Heights, built in 1920. It last sold for $0 on Jan 22, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $102,600, with a rent estimate of $1,173/month.

Home Details for 1240 S Franklin Dr

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeck
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: 5663 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 22, 2015 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1909940	Sold	--
Dec 12, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$22,000 Price decreased by 24%
Nov 18, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$28,900 Price decreased by 16%
Oct 30, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$34,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$772	$55,540

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$229K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$154

$4MoM

Available listings

413

9MoM

Around this home

Korte Elementary School
PK-5
Public
444 Students
Independence 30 School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Great school I absolutely love it and glad we go here.
Parent Review
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What Locals Say about Fairland Heights

At least 23 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say car is needed
91 % Say yards are well-kept
78 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say kids play outside
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say there's wildlife
60 % Say it's dog friendly
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
37 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
28 % Say streets are well-lit
22 % Say it's quiet
21 % Say people would walk alone at night
17 % Say there are community events

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Samantha McGhee
Resident
1y ago
"We look out for each other and let others know what’s going on if anything is happening. Pretty quiet but still close to stores, laundromats, food, etc. "
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Melissamariemajors
Resident
6y ago
"Close to 435 and I-70 makes it pretty easy to get anywhere in the metro in about 30 minutes. Also easy to get to most majors streets throughout independence "
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eggbasket
12y ago
"I thank the over all look is much nicer ,mixed people, good homes but there some need improvement.id live there again."
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Frequently asked questions about 1240 S Franklin Dr

What is 1240 S Franklin Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1240 S Franklin Dr in Independence, MO is $102,600.
What is the price history for 1240 S Franklin Dr?
1240 S Franklin Dr in Independence, MO last sold in January 2015.
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 $229K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
Does 1240 S Franklin Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 1240 S Franklin Dr in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1240 S Franklin Dr?
The lot at 1240 S Franklin Dr in Independence, MO is about 0.13 acres (5,663 sq ft).