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

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.

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 .

What are the closest schools to 139 E Short Ave #1?

The closest schools to 139 E Short Ave #1 in Independence, MO are Bingham Middle School (rated 3/10), Bridger Middle School (Elementary, rated 7/10), Santa Fe Trail Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10).

Does 139 E Short Ave #1 have laundry facilities?

Yes, 139 E Short Ave #1 in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

Does 139 E Short Ave #1 have parking?

Yes, 139 E Short Ave #1 in Independence, MO has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

139 E Short Ave #1
Independence, MO 64050

Heart of Independence

1 Bed
1 Bath
500 sqft

1 Bed

1 Bath

500 sqft

Home Value

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Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
202 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$206,400	4	2	1,774	Off Market
110 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$166,700	2	1	792	Off Market
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	3	1	1,385	Recently Sold
211 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$260,000	4	2.5	1,762	Off Market
216 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$108,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
421 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	-	2	1	1,748	Recently Sold
300 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	-	2	1	924	Off Market
420 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$409,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	-	3	2	1,536	Recently Sold
308 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.15	$63,100	3	1	1,836	Off Market
304 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$212,600	4	2	1,128	Off Market
521 S High St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$198,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Apartment

Living Area

500 sqft

About this House

Very nice 1 bedroom apartment with gas, water and trash included in rent.Monthly, bi-weekly and weekly payment options available.Pets okay with deposit.Washer and dryer in apartmentSecured front entrance and private rear entranceYou must have a good job history or vouchersmokers okay

139 E Short Ave #1, Independence, MO 64050 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 sqft apartment in Heart of Independence. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2012 with an asking price of $595 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 16, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $840/month.

Home Details for 139 E Short Ave #1

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking Space: 1Parking: Off Street

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 16, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$595
Mar 5, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$595 Price decreased by 5%
Dec 8, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$625 Price increased by 5%
Oct 13, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$595

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

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
2mo ago
11 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Heart of Independence

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Buy: $12k - $369k

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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
Visitor
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 139 E Short Ave #1

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.
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.
What are the closest schools to 139 E Short Ave #1?
The closest schools to 139 E Short Ave #1 in Independence, MO are Bingham Middle School (rated 3/10), Bridger Middle School (Elementary, rated 7/10), Santa Fe Trail Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10).
Does 139 E Short Ave #1 have laundry facilities?
Yes, 139 E Short Ave #1 in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.
Does 139 E Short Ave #1 have parking?
Yes, 139 E Short Ave #1 in Independence, MO has on-site parking.