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 209 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 209 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $129,600 .

What is the price history for 209 E Short Ave?

209 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in July 2009.

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 209 E Short Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 209 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 209 E Short Ave?

The lot at 209 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$129,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,343 sqft

209 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $927/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$130K

Since last month

$6K (-4.1%)

Since last year

$8K (-5.7%)

Since last sale

$109K (+526.8%)

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 +209% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$130K
September 2026	$130K
August 2026	$135K
July 2026	$140K
June 2026	$138K
May 2026	$139K
April 2026	$136K
March 2026	$135K
February 2026	$129K
January 2026	$121K
2025
December 2025	$123K
November 2025	$128K
October 2025	$125K
September 2025	$138K
August 2025	$144K
July 2025	$148K
June 2025	$148K
May 2025	$142K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$145K
February 2025	$139K
January 2025	$144K
2024
December 2024	$142K
November 2024	$147K
October 2024	$137K
September 2024	$137K
August 2024	$139K
July 2024	$145K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$149K
March 2024	$144K
February 2024	$141K
January 2024	$135K
2023
December 2023	$136K
November 2023	$132K
October 2023	$136K
September 2023	$138K
August 2023	$141K
July 2023	$150K
June 2023	$149K
May 2023	$142K
April 2023	$139K
March 2023	$135K
February 2023	$129K
January 2023	$127K
2022
December 2022	$125K
November 2022	$126K
October 2022	$127K
September 2022	$130K
August 2022	$132K
July 2022	$136K
June 2022	$139K
May 2022	$136K
April 2022	$132K
March 2022	$124K
February 2022	$114K
January 2022	$111K
2021
December 2021	$110K
November 2021	$108K
October 2021	$108K
September 2021	$107K
August 2021	$108K
July 2021	$109K
June 2021	$115K
May 2021	$124K
April 2021	$123K
March 2021	$114K
February 2021	$109K
January 2021	$109K
2020
December 2020	$108K
November 2020	$104K
October 2020	$98K
September 2020	$97K
August 2020	$101K
July 2020	$99K
June 2020	$98K
May 2020	$96K
April 2020	$90K
March 2020	$89K
February 2020	$88K
January 2020	$88K
2019
December 2019	$89K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$86K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$84K
July 2019	$81K
June 2019	$81K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$80K
March 2019	$83K
February 2019	$78K
January 2019	$73K
2018
December 2018	$74K
November 2018	$74K
October 2018	$69K
September 2018	$68K
August 2018	$71K
July 2018	$72K
June 2018	$72K
May 2018	$75K
April 2018	$78K
March 2018	$75K
February 2018	$73K
January 2018	$58K
2017
December 2017	$62K
November 2017	$68K
October 2017	$62K
September 2017	$53K
August 2017	$55K
July 2017	$51K
June 2017	$54K
May 2017	$54K
April 2017	$48K
March 2017	$50K
February 2017	$47K
January 2017	$50K
2016
December 2016	$46K
November 2016	$40K
October 2016	$42K

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
143 E Short Ave, Independence, MO	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	08/31/26	4	2	1,578
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
523 S Osage St, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	12/03/25	2	1.5	768
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	05/12/26	2	1.5	1,080
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
1122 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.62	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	3	2	1,607

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
207 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$151,800	3	2	1,600	Off Market
211 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$254,300	4	2.5	1,762	Off Market
203 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	-	-	-	Off Market
221 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$208,900	2	3	1,864	Off Market
216 E Elm St #1, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$139,700	Studio	-	680	Off Market
517-519 E Short Ave #517, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	2	1	1,677	Off Market
516-518 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
516-518 E Short Ave #10654975, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$122,100	2	1	711	Off Market
516-518 E Short Ave #10654976, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$122,100	2	1	711	Off Market
216 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$107,500	Studio	-	-	Off Market
223 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$150,000	2	1	1,189	Off Market
24 S High St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
143 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	4	2	1,578	Recently Sold
208 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$175,000	7	2	2,950	Off Market
414 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
210 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$177,400	3	1	1,935	Off Market
202 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$202,800	4	2	1,774	Off Market
229 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$186,600	4	2	1,750	Off Market
218 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$205,900	3	2	1,672	Off Market
220 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$171,900	2	2	1,129	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 1900

1,343 sqft

$97/sqft

About this House

Completely remodeled new windows, new roof, all new HAC electric.

209 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,343 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1900. It was last sold on Jul 27, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $129,600, with a rent estimate of $1,487/month.

Home Details for 209 E Short Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 14, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$37,900
Jan 23, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$37,900
Jul 27, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Apr 10, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$69,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$862	$63,480

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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
8y 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 209 E Short Ave

What is 209 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 209 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $129,600.
What is the price history for 209 E Short Ave?
209 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in July 2009.
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 209 E Short Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 209 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 209 E Short Ave?
The lot at 209 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).