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 216 E Elm St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 216 E Elm St in Independence, MO is $106,800 .

What is the price history for 216 E Elm St?

216 E Elm St in Independence, MO last sold in May 2025.

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 216 E Elm St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 216 E Elm St in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.

Does 216 E Elm St have parking?

Yes, 216 E Elm St in Independence, MO has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$106,800

Trulia Estimate

Studio

216 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $777/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$107K

Since last month

$2K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.6%)

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 decreased by -11% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$107K
September 2026	$108K
August 2026	$108K
July 2026	$108K
June 2026	$107K
May 2026	$108K
March 2026	$109K
February 2026	$108K
January 2026	$109K
2025
December 2025	$105K
November 2025	$106K
October 2025	$105K
September 2025	$103K
August 2025	$104K
July 2025	$104K
June 2025	$106K
May 2025	$105K
2024
August 2024	$108K
July 2024	$110K
June 2024	$115K
May 2024	$130K
2023
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$118K
October 2022	$119K

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	Bath	Sqft
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.32	Multi-Family Home	-	07/29/26	2	-
502 N Liberty St, Independence, MO	0.59	Multi-Family Home	-	02/25/26	-	-
419 N Main St, Independence, MO	0.51	Multi-Family Home	-	07/01/26	3	-
1420 & 1422 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO	0.88	Multi-Family Home	-	02/19/26	-	-
724 N Noland Rd, Independence, MO	0.73	Multi-Family Home	-	08/20/26	-	-
809 N Spring St, Independence, MO	0.85	Multi-Family Home	-	10/02/26	3	-
719 E College St, Independence, MO	0.86	Multi-Family Home	-	04/07/26	1	-
704-706 N Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.76	Multi-Family Home	-	10/31/25	-	-
1000 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.82	Multi-Family Home	-	07/30/26	3	-
726 N Noland Rd, Independence, MO	0.74	Multi-Family Home	-	08/20/26	-	-

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
216 E Elm St #1, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$132,000	Studio	-	680	Off Market
24 S High St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	-	-	-	Off Market
211 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$253,500	4	2.5	1,762	Off Market
223 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$155,100	3	2	1,372	Off Market
209 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$127,700	3	2	1,343	Off Market
207 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$149,900	3	2	1,600	Off Market
221 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$208,200	2	3	1,864	Off Market
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	3	2	1,536	Recently Sold
203 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
223 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$149,500	2	1	1,189	Off Market
231 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$129,000	4	1	1,432	Off Market
229 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$186,600	4	2	1,750	Off Market
517 S High St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$183,900	3	1	1,526	Off Market
233 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$177,900	3	2	1,764	Off Market
235 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$105,000	2	1	991	Off Market
414 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
418 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$135,300	3	1	1,147	Off Market
304 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$207,600	4	2	1,128	Off Market
301 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$105,800	2	1	1,400	Off Market
143 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	4	2	1,578	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1852

0.62 acre lot

17 Parking Spaces

About this House

What's unique:Corner lot

Great investor opportunity close to Independence Square (Downtown Independence)! This multi-family unit is an unoccupied residence that is gutted and can be remodeled to become a bed and breakfast, a duplex, a triplex, or a fourplex with storage in the basement once fully rehabbed. Previously 2 units upstairs, 2 on the main floor, and 1 in the basement. Large 0.62-acre corner lot with frontage on Noland Road and up to 17 parking spaces. Peacefully adjacent to a church and a funeral home/cemetery. Book an appointment today.

216 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050 is a studio multi-family in Benton, built in 1852. It was last sold on May 6, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2018 with an asking price of $700 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $106,800, with a rent estimate of $1,105/month.

Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago

Listed by Joey Zarrillo, (816) 447-0058

RE/MAX Heritage

Bought with: Platinum Realty LLC

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2486890

Home Details for 216 E Elm St

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: OtherLaundry: In Basement,Utility Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: NoneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, Porch
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 17Parking: Off Street,Paved
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1852
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Converted Residence
Building Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 26240250500000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $102,500
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Funding

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Media
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Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: Haller & Fallon's Add
School Information Elementary School: Thomas Hart BentonJr High / Middle School: BinghamHigh School: William ChrismanHigh School District: Independence

Community
Not Senior Community

HOA
HOA Name: N/ANo HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.62 acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2486890Attribution Contact: 816-447-0058

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 6, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	Sold	--
Apr 2, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	Pending	$102,500
Mar 7, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$102,500 Price decreased by 2%
Jan 15, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$105,000 Price decreased by 2%
Dec 15, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$107,500 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 17, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$110,000 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 29, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$112,500 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 18, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$115,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 15, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$117,500 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 29, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$120,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jun 12, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	PriceChange	$122,500 Price decreased by 2%
May 7, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486890	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Feb 18, 2023 Source: RE/MAX of Kansas-Missouri	ListingRemoved
Oct 1, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2340198	PriceChange	$120,000 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 1, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2340198	PriceChange	$122,500 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 3, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2340198	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 4%
Apr 14, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2340198	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 17, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2340198	Listed For Sale	$135,000
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
May 31, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$555
May 7, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$555 Price decreased by 11%
Mar 29, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$625 Price decreased by 11%
Mar 20, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$700
Feb 20, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$260,000
Feb 21, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$260,000

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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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Benton

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67% say there's holiday spirit
42% say neighbors are friendly
41% say there are sidewalks

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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

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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 216 E Elm St

What is 216 E Elm St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 216 E Elm St in Independence, MO is $106,800.
What is the price history for 216 E Elm St?
216 E Elm St in Independence, MO last sold in May 2025.
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 216 E Elm St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 216 E Elm St in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.
Does 216 E Elm St have parking?
Yes, 216 E Elm St in Independence, MO has on-site parking.