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 1308 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1308 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $255,900 .

What is the price history for 1308 E Walnut St?

1308 E Walnut St in Independence, MO last sold in December 2017.

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.

Does 1308 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1308 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

Does 1308 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1308 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$255,900

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,177 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

1308 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,729/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$256K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$15K (+6%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$256K
August 2026	$257K
July 2026	$259K
June 2026	$257K
May 2026	$261K
April 2026	$254K
March 2026	$246K
February 2026	$236K
January 2026	$232K
2025
December 2025	$233K
November 2025	$236K
October 2025	$238K
September 2025	$242K
August 2025	$242K
July 2025	$245K
June 2025	$250K
May 2025	$248K
April 2025	$245K
March 2025	$238K
February 2025	$232K
January 2025	$230K
2024
December 2024	$227K
November 2024	$230K
October 2024	$234K
September 2024	$233K
August 2024	$240K
July 2024	$247K
June 2024	$249K
May 2024	$248K
April 2024	$243K
March 2024	$239K
February 2024	$234K
January 2024	$229K
2023
December 2023	$228K
November 2023	$225K
October 2023	$232K
September 2023	$233K
August 2023	$234K
July 2023	$234K
June 2023	$236K
May 2023	$235K
April 2023	$231K
March 2023	$227K
February 2023	$232K
January 2023	$236K
2022
December 2022	$235K
November 2022	$238K
October 2022	$240K
September 2022	$241K
August 2022	$242K
July 2022	$245K
June 2022	$247K
May 2022	$245K
April 2022	$242K
March 2022	$235K
February 2022	$224K
January 2022	$221K
2021
December 2021	$218K
November 2021	$216K
October 2021	$214K
September 2021	$213K
August 2021	$215K
July 2021	$218K
June 2021	$221K
May 2021	$231K
April 2021	$219K
March 2021	$216K
February 2021	$207K
January 2021	$186K
2020
December 2020	$162K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$140K
September 2020	$140K
August 2020	$139K
July 2020	$136K
June 2020	$135K
May 2020	$134K
April 2020	$133K
March 2020	$132K
February 2020	$130K
January 2020	$129K
2019
December 2019	$126K
November 2019	$127K
October 2019	$128K
September 2019	$127K
August 2019	$127K
July 2019	$128K
June 2019	$126K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$127K
March 2019	$126K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$126K
2018
December 2018	$125K
November 2018	$123K
October 2018	$122K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$123K
July 2018	$122K
June 2018	$121K
May 2018	$121K
April 2018	$121K
March 2018	$119K
February 2018	$117K
January 2018	$117K
2017
December 2017	$115K
November 2017	$128K
October 2017	$127K
September 2017	$139K
August 2017	$150K
July 2017	$160K
June 2017	$150K
May 2017	$150K
April 2017	$150K
March 2017	$145K
February 2017	$147K
January 2017	$143K
2016
December 2016	$141K
November 2016	$137K
October 2016	$136K
September 2016	$143K

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
1257 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	07/27/26	3	2.5	1,144
1611 S Queen Ridge Way, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	03/04/26	3	2	1,850
1602 S Queen Ridge Way, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	03/26/26	3	1.5	1,225
1104 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO	0.51	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	4	2	1,788
909 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.61	Single-Family Home	-	07/17/26	3	1.5	2,236
16109 E 17th St S, Independence, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	09/15/26	3	2	1,225
915 S Trail Ridge Dr, Independence, MO	0.57	Single-Family Home	-	05/08/26	4	2	1,938
528 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.72	Single-Family Home	-	02/26/26	4	2	1,800
16305 E 16th St S, Independence, MO	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	02/03/26	3	1	1,525
1720 S Ellison Way, Independence, MO	0.55	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	2	1,850

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
1257 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	3	2.5	1,144	Recently Sold
16000 E Lexington Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.17	$144,700	2	1	892	Off Market
1512 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.15	$172,800	3	1	1,440	Off Market
16100 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	$231,800	3	2	1,652	Off Market
1533 Baker Cir, Independence, MO 64050	0.25	$184,700	Studio	1	-	Off Market
16300 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.23	$204,200	4	2	1,424	Off Market
1541 Baker Cir, Independence, MO 64050	0.26	$173,800	Studio	-	-	Off Market
15918 & 15922 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.30	-	4	2	1,500	Recently Sold
1425 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.29	$253,300	Studio	2	-	Off Market
1421 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.30	$249,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1433-1435 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO 64050	0.29	$262,100	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1536/1538 S Baker Cir, Independence, MO 64050	0.28	-	Studio	1	-	Recently Sold

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 1976

0.35 acre lot

2,177 sqft

$118/sqft

Garage

About this House

True 4 bedrooms, new siding, new roof, open floor plan, 1st floor laundry, basement is unfinished, 4th bedroom is on 2nd floor with own bath...Lots of cabinets w/bar.

1308 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,177 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1976. It was last sold on Dec 1, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $255,900, with a rent estimate of $2,023/month.

Home Details for 1308 E Walnut St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 1, 2017 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2076483	Sold	--
Oct 25, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 7%
Sep 17, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$139,500 Price decreased by 4%
Sep 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$145,900 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 22, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,500 Price decreased by 4%
Jul 31, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$155,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jul 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$159,900 Price increased by 7%
Apr 17, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$149,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,999	$220,850

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

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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 1308 E Walnut St

What is 1308 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1308 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $255,900.
What is the price history for 1308 E Walnut St?
1308 E Walnut St in Independence, MO last sold in December 2017.
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.
Does 1308 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1308 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
Does 1308 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1308 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.