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 143 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 143 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $217,500 .

What is the price history for 143 E Short Ave?

143 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in August 2026.

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 143 E Short Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 143 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

Does 143 E Short Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 143 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.

SOLD

AUG 31, 2026

$217,500

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,578 sqft

143 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Heart of Independence

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$218K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$23K (-9.4%)

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 +484% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$218K
August 2026	$218K
July 2026	$219K
June 2026	$225K
May 2026	$242K
April 2026	$241K
March 2026	$233K
February 2026	$195K
January 2026	$189K
2025
December 2025	$212K
November 2025	$220K
October 2025	$228K
September 2025	$235K
August 2025	$240K
July 2025	$238K
June 2025	$243K
May 2025	$241K
April 2025	$242K
March 2025	$240K
February 2025	$235K
January 2025	$235K
2024
December 2024	$236K
November 2024	$236K
October 2024	$237K
September 2024	$240K
August 2024	$242K
July 2024	$239K
June 2024	$241K
May 2024	$239K
April 2024	$240K
March 2024	$238K
February 2024	$230K
January 2024	$239K
2023
December 2023	$237K
November 2023	$131K
October 2023	$133K
September 2023	$133K
August 2023	$133K
July 2023	$134K
June 2023	$132K
May 2023	$129K
April 2023	$127K
March 2023	$122K
February 2023	$111K
January 2023	$106K
2022
December 2022	$106K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$107K
September 2022	$109K
August 2022	$109K
July 2022	$112K
June 2022	$113K
May 2022	$112K
April 2022	$109K
March 2022	$103K
February 2022	$98K
January 2022	$97K
2021
December 2021	$97K
November 2021	$96K
October 2021	$96K
September 2021	$97K
August 2021	$98K
July 2021	$101K
June 2021	$101K
May 2021	$102K
April 2021	$100K
March 2021	$89K
February 2021	$82K
January 2021	$80K
2020
December 2020	$87K
November 2020	$85K
October 2020	$84K
September 2020	$79K
August 2020	$72K
July 2020	$69K
June 2020	$65K
May 2020	$62K
April 2020	$64K
March 2020	$62K
February 2020	$60K
January 2020	$58K
2019
December 2019	$56K
November 2019	$60K
October 2019	$57K
September 2019	$57K
August 2019	$58K
July 2019	$59K
June 2019	$58K
May 2019	$62K
April 2019	$62K
March 2019	$62K
February 2019	$62K
January 2019	$62K
2018
December 2018	$60K
November 2018	$57K
October 2018	$62K
September 2018	$56K
August 2018	$57K
July 2018	$54K
June 2018	$52K
May 2018	$57K
April 2018	$58K
March 2018	$55K
February 2018	$55K
January 2018	$55K
2017
December 2017	$56K
November 2017	$56K
October 2017	$54K
September 2017	$55K
August 2017	$54K
July 2017	$52K
June 2017	$56K
May 2017	$56K
April 2017	$53K
March 2017	$47K
February 2017	$47K
January 2017	$45K
2016
December 2016	$42K
November 2016	$39K
October 2016	$38K
September 2016	$37K

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
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536
416 E Short Ave, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	09/15/25	5	3	1,463
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
523 S Osage St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	12/03/25	2	1.5	768
203 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	10/17/25	3	2.5	2,566
1122 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.62	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	3	2	1,607
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
201 S Pleasant St, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	10/02/25	4	3	2,758

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
202 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$206,900	4	2	1,774	Off Market
110 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$166,500	2	1	792	Off Market
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	3	1	1,385	Recently Sold
211 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$259,500	4	2.5	1,762	Off Market
216 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$108,400	Studio	-	-	Off Market
421 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	2	1	1,748	Recently Sold
300 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	2	1	924	Off Market
420 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	$410,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	3	2	1,536	Recently Sold
308 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$75,000	3	1	1,836	Off Market
304 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$212,600	4	2	1,128	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

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1920

Living Area

1,578 sqft

Price/Sqft

$138

Parking

Carport

HOA

None

About this House

BACK ON THE MARKET at no fault to the seller. Move in ready! Don't miss out on this beautiful home with many upscale amenities! Home sits on a DOUBLE LOT. Features new HVAC, open floor plan with large living/dining/kitchen 33 x 13, vinyl siding, thermal windows tilt-in, 9 ft ceiling. Kitchen-quartz counters, gas range, walk-in pantry; Baths- quartz & tile; Finished basement- recreation room 19 x13, 2 beds & bath down egress, lots of storage. Covered Deck front & back. Private Drive w/2-car Carport, Exterior Dusk-to-Dawn Lighting.

143 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,578 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1920. It last sold for the $217,000 asking price on Aug 31, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $217,500, with a rent estimate of $1,682/month.

Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago

Listed by Patricia Hernandez, (816) 785-2322

Realty Professionals Heartland

Bought with: Erica Miller, (816) 534-4537, Fitz Osborn Real Estate LLC

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2624533

Home Details for 143 E Short Ave

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1578 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas RangeDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In Basement,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Window Coverings, Thermal WindowsFlooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck- Covered, PatioNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Carport,Off Street
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 920Finished Area (below surface): 658

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 26230380200000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $217,000
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Negotiable

Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: Haller & Fallon's Add
School Information High School District: Independence

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1578 Square Feet

Community
Not Senior Community

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8800 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Business
Business Information Ownership: Private

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2624533Attribution Contact: 816-785-2322Above Grade Unfinished Area: 920

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 31, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	Sold	--
Aug 15, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	Pending	$217,000
Aug 8, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	PriceChange	$217,000 Price decreased by 1%
Aug 7, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	PendingToActive	$219,000
Jul 16, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	Pending	$219,000
Jul 16, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	Contingent	$219,000
Jul 10, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	PriceChange	$219,000 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 25, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	PriceChange	$225,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jun 5, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2624533	Listed For Sale	$230,000
Mar 6, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2466780	Sold	--
Feb 7, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2466780	Pending	$236,000
Dec 19, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2466780	Listed For Sale	$236,000
Jan 20, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$74,900
Jan 19, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,900
Dec 17, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$74,900
Jul 4, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,409	$177,440

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

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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.
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
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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 143 E Short Ave

What is 143 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 143 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $217,500.
What is the price history for 143 E Short Ave?
143 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in August 2026.
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 143 E Short Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 143 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
Does 143 E Short Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 143 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.