Is a car needed in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say car is needed

Is Chapel, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say parking is easy

Is Chapel, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Chapel, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Chapel, 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 Chapel, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are sidewalks

Would people walk alone at night in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Chapel, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say there are community events

Is Chapel, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 12704 E 51st St S estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12704 E 51st St S in Independence, MO is $205,700 .

What is the price history for 12704 E 51st St S?

12704 E 51st St S in Independence, MO last sold in June 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 12704 E 51st St S have air conditioning?

Yes, 12704 E 51st St S in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 12704 E 51st St S?

The lot at 12704 E 51st St S in Independence, MO is about 0.18 acres (7,930 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

12704 E 51st St S
Independence, MO 64055

Chapel

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,020 sqft

$205,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,329/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$205,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,329/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,020 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$206K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.8%)

Since last sale

$104K (+103.5%)

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 +131% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$205K
July 2026	$206K
June 2026	$208K
May 2026	$212K
April 2026	$211K
March 2026	$208K
February 2026	$201K
January 2026	$192K
2025
December 2025	$195K
November 2025	$195K
October 2025	$200K
September 2025	$196K
August 2025	$198K
July 2025	$200K
June 2025	$200K
May 2025	$198K
April 2025	$198K
March 2025	$191K
February 2025	$188K
January 2025	$187K
2024
December 2024	$188K
November 2024	$190K
October 2024	$195K
September 2024	$194K
August 2024	$197K
July 2024	$198K
June 2024	$200K
May 2024	$201K
April 2024	$199K
March 2024	$197K
February 2024	$194K
January 2024	$186K
2023
December 2023	$186K
November 2023	$185K
October 2023	$191K
September 2023	$190K
August 2023	$194K
July 2023	$196K
June 2023	$195K
May 2023	$193K
April 2023	$188K
March 2023	$184K
February 2023	$180K
January 2023	$177K
2022
December 2022	$178K
November 2022	$180K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$181K
August 2022	$182K
July 2022	$186K
June 2022	$187K
May 2022	$185K
April 2022	$183K
March 2022	$179K
February 2022	$172K
January 2022	$169K
2021
December 2021	$167K
November 2021	$165K
October 2021	$164K
September 2021	$164K
August 2021	$164K
July 2021	$167K
June 2021	$168K
May 2021	$164K
April 2021	$159K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$149K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$148K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$142K
September 2020	$139K
August 2020	$137K
July 2020	$135K
June 2020	$133K
May 2020	$130K
April 2020	$131K
March 2020	$133K
February 2020	$131K
January 2020	$130K
2019
December 2019	$127K
November 2019	$125K
October 2019	$125K
September 2019	$121K
August 2019	$121K
July 2019	$122K
June 2019	$120K
May 2019	$120K
April 2019	$116K
March 2019	$120K
February 2019	$120K
January 2019	$120K
2018
December 2018	$120K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$121K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$126K
July 2018	$126K
June 2018	$126K
May 2018	$126K
April 2018	$126K
March 2018	$124K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$120K
2017
December 2017	$119K
November 2017	$119K
October 2017	$116K
September 2017	$111K
August 2017	$110K
July 2017	$107K
June 2017	$108K
May 2017	$109K
April 2017	$103K
March 2017	$101K
February 2017	$100K
January 2017	$96K
2016
December 2016	$92K
November 2016	$91K
October 2016	$92K
September 2016	$90K
August 2016	$89K

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
5121 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	05/05/26	3	2	1,484
12801 E 49th Ter S, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	03/16/26	3	2	1,248
12824 E 49th Ter S, Independence, MO	0.21	Single-Family Home	-	09/16/25	3	2	1,313
12418 E 49th Ter S, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	11/12/25	3	1.5	1,380
13005 E 51st St S, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	09/18/25	3	2	1,760
12509 E 48th Ter S, Independence, MO	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	01/30/26	3	2	1,014
13000 E 49th St S, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	10/09/25	3	2	1,300
12718 E 49th Ter S, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	09/24/25	3	1.5	1,716
5236 McCoy St, Kansas City, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	06/04/26	3	2	1,520
4933 S Grand Ave, Independence, MO	0.12	Single-Family Home	-	03/25/26	3	3	1,704

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
12521 E 51st St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.04	$211,100	4	1.5	1,602	Off Market
5017 S Grand Ave, Independence, MO 64055	0.05	-	3	3	2,804	Recently Sold
5051 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64055	0.07	$285,300	3	2	2,270	Off Market
12510 E 51st St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.11	$169,000	2	1	888	For Sale
12708 E 52nd St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.10	$285,100	3	3	1,941	Off Market
12807 E 50th Ter S, Independence, MO 64055	0.07	$253,000	3	2	1,644	Off Market
5005 S Grand Ave, Independence, MO 64055	0.08	$263,100	3	3	2,430	Off Market
5105 S Marion Ave, Independence, MO 64055	0.13	-	3	2	2,300	Recently Sold
5108 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64055	0.09	$233,900	4	2	1,721	Off Market
12808 E 51st St S, Independence, MO 64055	0.08	$199,900	3	1.5	1,122	Off Market
12407 E 50th St, Independence, MO 64055	0.11	$148,300	2	1.5	864	Off Market
5021 S Marion Ave, Independence, MO 64055	0.13	$236,100	3	2	2,080	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1968

Living Area

1,020 sqft

Price/Sqft

$202

Parking

Garage

About this House

Move in ready, minutes from the Stadiums complex and I70, Lovely split entry home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat in kitchen, two car garage, Outdoor living in the fenced backyard, and awesome glassed in sunroom!

Must have a minimum credit score of 640.

12704 E 51st St S, Independence, MO 64055 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,020 sqft single-family home in Chapel, built in 1968. It last sold for $0 on Jun 24, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $205,700, with a rent estimate of $1,471/month.

Home Details for 12704 E 51st St S

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master BathStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: StoneLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7930 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 24, 2015 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1928834	Sold	--
Jun 10, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$48,500
Jun 4, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$48,500 Price decreased by 12%
Jun 2, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$54,900 Price decreased by 14%
May 29, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$63,500 Price decreased by 9%
May 13, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,900 Price decreased by 13%
Mar 27, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Mar 10, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,944	$124,310

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

Fleetridge Elementary School
K-5
Public
355 Students
Raytown C-2 School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Fleetridge is horrible! The staff does not work with you at all. I called to speak to the superintendent regarding a problem. No one ever called me back. My child will not be going to this school after this year. But at least I know now this school does not care about the students or the parents.
Parent Review
13y ago
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What Locals Say about Chapel

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say car is needed
84 % Say it's dog friendly
81 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say it's quiet
68 % Say neighbors are friendly
64 % Say there's wildlife
64 % Say yards are well-kept
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
53 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
33 % Say there are sidewalks
29 % Say people would walk alone at night
22 % Say streets are well-lit
15 % Say there are community events
11 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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Frequently asked questions about 12704 E 51st St S

What is 12704 E 51st St S estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12704 E 51st St S in Independence, MO is $205,700.
What is the price history for 12704 E 51st St S?
12704 E 51st St S in Independence, MO last sold in June 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 12704 E 51st St S have air conditioning?
Yes, 12704 E 51st St S in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 12704 E 51st St S?
The lot at 12704 E 51st St S in Independence, MO is about 0.18 acres (7,930 sq ft).