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 1609 E Mechanic Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1609 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO is $158,100 .

What is the price history for 1609 E Mechanic Ave?

1609 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO last sold in October 2013.

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 1609 E Mechanic Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1609 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1609 E Mechanic Ave?

The lot at 1609 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.93 acres (40,511 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1609 E Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Valley View

2 Beds
1 Bath
932 sqft (on 0.93 acres)

$158,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,040/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$158,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,040/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

932 sqft

(on 0.93 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$158K

Since last month

$4K (-2.6%)

Since last year

$5K (-3.2%)

Since last sale

$102K (+182.3%)

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 +136% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$162K
June 2026	$162K
May 2026	$160K
April 2026	$154K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$147K
January 2026	$142K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$150K
October 2025	$152K
September 2025	$155K
August 2025	$163K
July 2025	$163K
June 2025	$160K
May 2025	$156K
April 2025	$149K
March 2025	$148K
February 2025	$144K
January 2025	$146K
2024
December 2024	$145K
November 2024	$148K
October 2024	$153K
September 2024	$152K
August 2024	$152K
July 2024	$154K
June 2024	$155K
May 2024	$157K
April 2024	$154K
March 2024	$149K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$143K
2023
December 2023	$145K
November 2023	$149K
October 2023	$147K
September 2023	$147K
August 2023	$148K
July 2023	$151K
June 2023	$148K
May 2023	$144K
April 2023	$141K
March 2023	$137K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$129K
2022
December 2022	$128K
November 2022	$130K
October 2022	$130K
September 2022	$131K
August 2022	$131K
July 2022	$135K
June 2022	$134K
May 2022	$132K
April 2022	$128K
March 2022	$123K
February 2022	$119K
January 2022	$123K
2021
December 2021	$122K
November 2021	$122K
October 2021	$123K
September 2021	$123K
August 2021	$123K
July 2021	$127K
June 2021	$123K
May 2021	$113K
April 2021	$112K
March 2021	$102K
February 2021	$97K
January 2021	$95K
2020
December 2020	$96K
November 2020	$94K
October 2020	$88K
September 2020	$81K
August 2020	$77K
July 2020	$76K
June 2020	$76K
May 2020	$76K
April 2020	$77K
March 2020	$79K
February 2020	$82K
January 2020	$82K
2019
December 2019	$82K
November 2019	$85K
October 2019	$80K
September 2019	$75K
August 2019	$82K
July 2019	$80K
June 2019	$79K
May 2019	$77K
April 2019	$80K
March 2019	$79K
February 2019	$76K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$68K
November 2018	$70K
October 2018	$68K
September 2018	$66K
August 2018	$67K
July 2018	$64K
June 2018	$66K
May 2018	$66K
April 2018	$68K
March 2018	$72K
February 2018	$67K
January 2018	$65K
2017
December 2017	$64K
November 2017	$64K
October 2017	$62K
September 2017	$65K
August 2017	$62K
July 2017	$67K
June 2017	$64K
May 2017	$61K
April 2017	$60K
March 2017	$60K
February 2017	$64K
January 2017	$66K
2016
December 2016	$66K
November 2016	$66K
October 2016	$67K
September 2016	$67K
August 2016	$67K

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	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	07/29/26	2	1	988
1401 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	08/27/25	2	1	1,256
1315 N Kiger Rd, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	01/27/26	2	1	2,085
1702 E T C Lea Rd, Independence, MO	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	12/03/25	2	1.5	1,297
1749 Sinnott Cir, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	828
704 S Lacy Rd, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,334
1820 E Morgan Rd, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	06/09/26	3	2	1,717
1205 E Parker Ave, Independence, MO	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	09/19/25	2	2	940
610 N Frandsen Rd, Independence, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	12/29/25	3	1	1,049
1875 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	10/14/25	3	2.5	1,512

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
518 Broad St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$358,100	3	2	3,241	Off Market
511 Broad St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$176,400	3	1	1,078	Off Market
408 Broad St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$297,800	3	2.5	1,748	Off Market
520 Broad St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$181,400	2	1	984	Off Market
404 S Broad St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	$269,900	2	1.5	1,598	Off Market
519 Broad St, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$138,600	2	1	717	Off Market
405 Broad St, Independence, MO 64050	0.15	$379,100	4	4	3,172	Off Market
15501 E 3rd Ter S, Independence, MO 64050	0.18	$306,800	3	2.5	1,757	Off Market
1401 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.16	$255,000	2	1	1,256	Off Market
15611 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$283,000	3	2	1,523	Off Market
15607 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$15,000	-	-	-	For Sale
15707 E 3rd Terrace Ct S, Independence, MO 64050	0.19	-	4	4	3,081	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1609 E Mechanic Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1912

Lot Size

0.93 acres

Living Area

932 sqft

Price/Sqft

$170

Parking

Garage

About this House

Short Acre - really nice older home on great lot - huge det gar (20x26) - Bsmt drain drains to south end of lot - nice front & rear porch. New carpet being installed. Wood under carpet. Brokered And Advertised By: Zuvers Real Estate Services Listing Agent: Chuck Zuvers

1609 E Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 932 sqft single-family home in Valley View, built in 1912. It last sold for $56,000 on Oct 22, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $158,100, with a rent estimate of $1,149/month.

Home Details for 1609 E Mechanic Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.93 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 22, 2013 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #45001_1827255	Sold	--
Apr 28, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,275	$93,890

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

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.
Parent Review
3y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Valley View

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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6y ago
"lots of mature trees. no 2 houses are the same. quiet area. no loose animals. new construction. no loud parties "
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Frequently asked questions about 1609 E Mechanic Ave

What is 1609 E Mechanic Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1609 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO is $158,100.
What is the price history for 1609 E Mechanic Ave?
1609 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO last sold in October 2013.
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 1609 E Mechanic Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1609 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1609 E Mechanic Ave?
The lot at 1609 E Mechanic Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.93 acres (40,511 sq ft).