Is parking easy in Valley View, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Valley View, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Valley View, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Valley View, Independence, MO?

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

Does Valley View, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

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

Are neighbors friendly in Valley View, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Valley View, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Valley View, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Does Valley View, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Valley View, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Valley View, Independence, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Valley View, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

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

Would people walk alone at night in Valley View, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Valley View, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Valley View, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

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

What is 1501 E Mechanic Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1501 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO is $153,100 .

What is the price history for 1501 E Mechanic Ave?

1501 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO last sold in August 2007.

Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?

Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Independence?

The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.

Does 1501 E Mechanic Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1501 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

Does 1501 E Mechanic Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1501 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$153,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,196 sqft (on 1.78 acres)

1501 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Valley View

Est. Refi. Payment $1,063/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$153K

Since last month

$6K (+4.2%)

Since last year

$8K (+5.2%)

Since last sale

$110K (+231%)

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 +125% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$157K
September 2026	$151K
August 2026	$165K
July 2026	$170K
June 2026	$169K
May 2026	$169K
April 2026	$161K
March 2026	$158K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$144K
2025
December 2025	$146K
November 2025	$153K
October 2025	$149K
September 2025	$153K
August 2025	$168K
July 2025	$168K
June 2025	$165K
May 2025	$161K
April 2025	$153K
March 2025	$154K
February 2025	$147K
January 2025	$153K
2024
December 2024	$151K
November 2024	$155K
October 2024	$160K
September 2024	$161K
August 2024	$161K
July 2024	$164K
June 2024	$168K
May 2024	$170K
April 2024	$168K
March 2024	$160K
February 2024	$159K
January 2024	$150K
2023
December 2023	$155K
November 2023	$164K
October 2023	$158K
September 2023	$159K
August 2023	$158K
July 2023	$162K
June 2023	$158K
May 2023	$158K
April 2023	$154K
March 2023	$150K
February 2023	$142K
January 2023	$139K
2022
December 2022	$138K
November 2022	$141K
October 2022	$141K
September 2022	$142K
August 2022	$142K
July 2022	$147K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$141K
March 2022	$134K
February 2022	$125K
January 2022	$125K
2021
December 2021	$126K
November 2021	$129K
October 2021	$130K
September 2021	$130K
August 2021	$131K
July 2021	$135K
June 2021	$132K
May 2021	$123K
April 2021	$120K
March 2021	$110K
February 2021	$109K
January 2021	$109K
2020
December 2020	$108K
November 2020	$109K
October 2020	$103K
September 2020	$100K
August 2020	$103K
July 2020	$102K
June 2020	$105K
May 2020	$108K
April 2020	$106K
March 2020	$106K
February 2020	$103K
January 2020	$104K
2019
December 2019	$103K
November 2019	$105K
October 2019	$104K
September 2019	$102K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$103K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$94K
April 2019	$96K
March 2019	$103K
February 2019	$96K
January 2019	$92K
2018
December 2018	$88K
November 2018	$85K
October 2018	$87K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$87K
July 2018	$83K
June 2018	$82K
May 2018	$79K
April 2018	$80K
March 2018	$71K
February 2018	$68K
January 2018	$64K
2017
December 2017	$63K
November 2017	$66K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$79K
July 2017	$78K
June 2017	$79K
May 2017	$81K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$75K
January 2017	$67K
2016
December 2016	$74K
November 2016	$69K
October 2016	$70K

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
15904 E T C Lea Rd, Independence, MO	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	07/29/26	2	1	988
1820 E Morgan Rd, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	06/09/26	3	2	1,717
610 N Frandsen Rd, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	12/29/25	3	1	1,049
704 S Lacy Rd, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,334
1315 N Kiger Rd, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	01/27/26	2	1	2,085
1701 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	09/08/26	3	2	1,945
1301 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO	0.21	Single-Family Home	-	09/18/26	3	1	1,512
1702 E T C Lea Rd, Independence, MO	0.21	Single-Family Home	-	12/03/25	2	1.5	1,297
15918 & 15922 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO	0.52	Single-Family Home	-	01/16/26	4	2	1,500
721 N Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	11/04/25	3	1	816

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
1517 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$219,800	2	1	682	Off Market
1425 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$275,900	4	2	1,492	Off Market
1533 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$312,400	4	3.5	2,000	Off Market
15606 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$210,000	4	1	1,552	Off Market
1541 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$159,600	3	1	850	Off Market
1541 E Mechanic St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
15610 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$310,000	4	3	2,360	Off Market
1609 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$147,100	2	1	932	Off Market
1401 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$257,600	2	1	1,256	Off Market
1518 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$111,800	2	1	676	Off Market
15607 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$15,000	-	-	-	For Sale
Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1625 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$172,600	2	1	1,336	Off Market
15700 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$207,600	3	2	1,296	Off Market
15611 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$280,800	3	2	1,523	Off Market
15703 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$158,600	3	1	900	Off Market
518 Broad St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$343,200	3	2	3,241	Off Market
1530 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$331,200	3	2	2,160	Off Market

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 1925

1.78 acre lot

1,196 sqft

$128/sqft

About this House

3 bedroom ranch w/ walk out basement. Breakfast nook walks out on to deck. Large living room & formal dining room. Sits on Huge double lot , huge backyard section w/ privacy fence and chain linked garden area. Tiled kitchen floor and counters, freshly paint. Huge Attic with stairs to attic .Located in a good area.

1501 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,196 sqft single-family home in Valley View, built in 1925. It was last sold on Aug 7, 2007. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $153,100, with a rent estimate of $1,402/month.

Home Details for 1501 E Mechanic Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, WorkshopCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: Wood, Wood Products, Cement ConcreteGardenLawn
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 6Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.78 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 21, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$49,900
Aug 1, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,900 Price decreased by 8%
Jul 23, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$54,500 Price decreased by 7%
Jun 29, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$58,500
Aug 3, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$59,900
Jun 11, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$59,900 Price decreased by 6%
May 7, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$63,900 Price decreased by 6%
Apr 8, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$67,900 Price decreased by 3%
Mar 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$69,900
Aug 7, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,329	$97,860

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$233K

$2.5KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$148

$3MoM

Available listings

416

27MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

Ott Elementary School
PK-5
Public
384 Students
Independence 30 School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
In this school, there is a lot of discrimination against different races. If you are not white, then teachers are unkind and cruel.
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70% say there's holiday spirit
59% say neighbors are friendly
50% say there are sidewalks

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100 % Say parking is easy
90 % Say car is needed
88 % Say yards are well-kept
70 % Say there's wildlife
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
59 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's dog friendly
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say there are sidewalks
45 % Say kids play outside
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
38 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
27 % Say people would walk alone at night
17 % Say streets are well-lit
11 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Frequently asked questions about 1501 E Mechanic Ave

What is 1501 E Mechanic Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1501 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO is $153,100.
What is the price history for 1501 E Mechanic Ave?
1501 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO last sold in August 2007.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Independence?
The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.
Does 1501 E Mechanic Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1501 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
Does 1501 E Mechanic Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1501 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.