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 226 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 226 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $169,000 .

What is the price history for 226 E Short Ave?

226 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in September 2010.

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 $227K. That is down $6.17K from the prior month.

Does 226 E Short Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 226 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 226 E Short Ave?

The lot at 226 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$169,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,843 sqft

226 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,147/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$169K

Since last month

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.1%)

Since last sale

$139K (+463.5%)

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 +171% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
November 2026	$169K
October 2026	$171K
September 2026	$172K
August 2026	$175K
July 2026	$181K
June 2026	$177K
May 2026	$179K
April 2026	$176K
March 2026	$180K
February 2026	$173K
January 2026	$162K
2025
December 2025	$164K
November 2025	$168K
October 2025	$165K
September 2025	$160K
August 2025	$169K
July 2025	$172K
June 2025	$172K
May 2025	$167K
April 2025	$172K
March 2025	$171K
February 2025	$165K
January 2025	$171K
2024
December 2024	$171K
November 2024	$175K
October 2024	$162K
September 2024	$161K
August 2024	$169K
July 2024	$164K
June 2024	$164K
May 2024	$162K
April 2024	$162K
March 2024	$152K
February 2024	$143K
January 2024	$136K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$135K
October 2023	$140K
September 2023	$144K
August 2023	$146K
July 2023	$151K
June 2023	$147K
May 2023	$148K
April 2023	$143K
March 2023	$141K
February 2023	$138K
January 2023	$140K
2022
December 2022	$138K
November 2022	$138K
October 2022	$135K
September 2022	$139K
August 2022	$141K
July 2022	$146K
June 2022	$150K
May 2022	$147K
April 2022	$142K
March 2022	$135K
February 2022	$127K
January 2022	$125K
2021
December 2021	$124K
November 2021	$124K
October 2021	$125K
September 2021	$125K
August 2021	$125K
July 2021	$126K
June 2021	$143K
May 2021	$162K
April 2021	$156K
March 2021	$146K
February 2021	$142K
January 2021	$142K
2020
December 2020	$139K
November 2020	$131K
October 2020	$130K
September 2020	$127K
August 2020	$102K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$102K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$103K
March 2020	$101K
February 2020	$94K
January 2020	$91K
2019
December 2019	$90K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$84K
September 2019	$85K
August 2019	$88K
July 2019	$88K
June 2019	$86K
May 2019	$80K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$75K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$75K
November 2018	$75K
October 2018	$76K
September 2018	$75K
August 2018	$78K
July 2018	$76K
June 2018	$74K
May 2018	$78K
April 2018	$78K
March 2018	$71K
February 2018	$65K
January 2018	$62K
2017
December 2017	$78K
November 2017	$78K
October 2017	$77K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$78K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$73K
April 2017	$66K
March 2017	$60K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$62K
2016
December 2016	$62K
November 2016	$62K

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	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	08/31/26	4	2	1,578
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
528 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	02/26/26	4	2	1,800
103 N Wilson St, Independence, MO	0.62	Single-Family Home	-	11/10/26	4	2	2,081
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
903 S Pope Ave, Independence, MO	0.60	Single-Family Home	-	04/23/26	4	2	2,320
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	05/12/26	2	1.5	1,080

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
226 E Short Ave #64050S, Independence, MO 64050	0.00	-	-	-	-	Off Market
220 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$171,100	2	2	1,129	Off Market
230 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	-	3	1	1,765	Off Market
300 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	2	1	924	Off Market
300 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	-	-	-	Off Market
300 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$125,300	2	1	924	Off Market
218 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$208,000	3	2	1,672	Off Market
302 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	3	2	1,152	Off Market
210 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$175,400	3	1	1,935	Off Market
223 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$210,300	3	2.5	1,696	Off Market
229 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$168,500	2	3	1,407	Off Market
219 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$156,800	1	-	1,731	Off Market
306 E Short Ave #1, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$111,500	2	1	-	Off Market
306 E Short Ave #3, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$108,200	1	1	-	Off Market
306 E Short Ave #2, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	600	Off Market
306 E Short Ave #4, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	Studio	1	400	Off Market
306 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$184,300	Studio	-	2,500	Off Market
215 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
301 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$260,600	4	4	2,158	Off Market
231 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$134,100	3	1	877	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1890

1,843 sqft

$92/sqft

Garage

About this House

This is a Real Estate-Owned (REO)/post-foreclosure home owned by a bank. Offers significantly less than market value are often accepted.

226 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,843 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1890. It was last sold on Sep 1, 2010. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $169,000, with a rent estimate of $1,725/month.

Home Details for 226 E Short Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 18, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$14,999
Sep 16, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$14,999
Sep 1, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Apr 30, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,338	$78,020

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated October 2026

Avg. sale price

$227K

$6.17KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$145

$4MoM

Available listings

470

53MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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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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 226 E Short Ave

What is 226 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 226 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $169,000.
What is the price history for 226 E Short Ave?
226 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in September 2010.
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 $227K. That is down $6.17K from the prior month.
Does 226 E Short Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 226 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 226 E Short Ave?
The lot at 226 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).