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 229 E Elm St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 229 E Elm St in Independence, MO is $219,600 .

What is the price history for 229 E Elm St?

229 E Elm St in Independence, MO last sold in December 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 $229K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

Does 229 E Elm St have air conditioning?

Yes, 229 E Elm St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

Does 229 E Elm St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 229 E Elm St in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.

SOLD

DEC 19, 2025

229 E Elm St
Independence, MO 64050

Benton

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,536 sqft

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,536 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$220K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$96K (+78%)

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 +253% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$220K
July 2026	$222K
June 2026	$219K
May 2026	$221K
March 2026	$221K
February 2026	$221K
January 2026	$220K
2025
December 2025	$218K
November 2025	$233K
October 2025	$248K
September 2025	$273K
August 2025	$123K
July 2025	$123K
June 2025	$125K
May 2025	$125K
April 2025	$126K
March 2025	$125K
2024
November 2024	$136K
October 2024	$131K
September 2024	$128K
August 2024	$134K
July 2024	$135K
June 2024	$138K
May 2024	$135K
April 2024	$135K
March 2024	$129K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$120K
2023
December 2023	$122K
November 2023	$118K
October 2023	$120K
September 2023	$124K
August 2023	$124K
July 2023	$131K
June 2023	$124K
May 2023	$125K
April 2023	$121K
March 2023	$118K
February 2023	$117K
January 2023	$119K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$119K
October 2022	$119K
September 2022	$120K
August 2022	$122K
July 2022	$124K
June 2022	$125K
May 2022	$122K
April 2022	$117K
March 2022	$110K
February 2022	$96K
January 2022	$95K
2021
December 2021	$94K
November 2021	$95K
October 2021	$96K
September 2021	$95K
August 2021	$98K
July 2021	$101K
June 2021	$115K
May 2021	$131K
April 2021	$126K
March 2021	$119K
February 2021	$118K
January 2021	$116K
2020
December 2020	$118K
November 2020	$113K
October 2020	$111K
September 2020	$118K
August 2020	$109K
July 2020	$112K
June 2020	$111K
May 2020	$106K
April 2020	$105K
March 2020	$103K
February 2020	$105K
January 2020	$100K
2019
December 2019	$96K
November 2019	$84K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$89K
August 2019	$92K
July 2019	$91K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$95K
April 2019	$98K
March 2019	$90K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$84K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$84K
October 2018	$79K
September 2018	$77K
August 2018	$74K
July 2018	$72K
June 2018	$71K
May 2018	$73K
April 2018	$67K
March 2018	$66K
February 2018	$63K
January 2018	$63K
2017
December 2017	$81K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$82K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$80K
July 2017	$72K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$59K
April 2017	$59K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$59K
January 2017	$61K
2016
December 2016	$61K
November 2016	$64K
October 2016	$69K
September 2016	$64K
August 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
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
416 E Short Ave, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	09/15/25	5	3	1,463
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	05/12/26	2	1.5	1,080
818 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/25	3	1	1,772
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
926 S Washington St, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	01/15/26	3	1	1,558
1122 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.57	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	3	2	1,607
421 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	2	1	1,748

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
304 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$212,600	4	2	1,128	Off Market
307 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$251,200	4	2	2,426	Off Market
216 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$108,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
211 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$260,000	4	2.5	1,762	Off Market
521 S High St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$198,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
300 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	2	1	924	Off Market
308 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$63,100	3	1	1,836	Off Market
202 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$206,400	4	2	1,774	Off Market
315 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.16	$186,100	3	2	1,412	Off Market
412 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.17	$159,500	3	1	822	Off Market
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	-	3	1	1,385	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Living Area

1,536 sqft

Price/Sqft

$143

About this House

INSANE PRICE on this CRAFTMAN'S QUALITY REMODELED TIMELESS BEAUTY! Completely Remodeled with Today's CUSTOM, POSH Amenities Incorporated into Yesteryear's Solid Construction that You Just Can't Get w/ Today's New Construction. A Stone’s Throw Away from the Indep Square, This Beauty STANDS OUT From the Rest and You Will Fall In Love the MOMENT you Open the Front Door from the Large Covered Front Porch. Step into the Large Foyer w/ 9 Ft Ceilings! Original Glass Doors Separate the HUGE LIVING ROOM that has been UPGRADED w/ PLUSH CARPET, ORIGINAL TRIM from 1900, Built In's, and a Converted Cozy Electric Fireplace. The HUGE Formal Dining Room Offers Soaring Ceilings and a BEAUTIFUL Chandelier that is a Hidden Ceiling Fan! There is a Full Bathroom Complete w/ CUSTOM FINISHINGS that You Will NOT Find in ANY OTHER Rehabbed House. The BRAND NEW KITCHEN with Soft Close Cabinets and Drawers Offers Custom and Unique Quartz Counter Tops, Gold and Black Hardware, NEW Stainless Steel Appliances and A BUTLER'S PANTRY w/ a Wine/Beverage Fridge! If These Amenities aren't "BOUSHY" Enough For you Just take the Split Staircase to the 2nd Floor Where You are Greeted with the SPA BATHROOM OF YOUR DREAMS! There is NOTHING "Cheap" in this carefully planned REDESIGN w/ It's CURBLESS SHOWER and WET AREA Complete w/ a Soaking Tub and Separate Spa-Like Shower! The CUSTOM Double Vanity is a SHOW STOPPER and the Gold and Crystal Fixtures Have you Feeling Like You are in a Posh Spa in The Ritz Hotel! All 3 Bedrooms on the 2nd Floor Have Unique Ceiling Fans, New Carpet, and Walk In Closets! This Meticulous, CAREFULLY Planned and Executed Design Even Brought the Laundry UPSTAIRS to the Bedroom Level! Enjoy the Private Driveway at the end of the backyard by the Shed & accessible from High St!We MADE SURE to Hit ALL of YOUR WANTS & NEEDS in a Family Home so Come BUY Today!

229 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,536 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1900. It last sold for the $234,990 asking price on Dec 19, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $219,600, with a rent estimate of $1,565/month.

Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago

Listed by Anna Castelli, (816) 716-2350

Realty Professionals Heartland

Bought with: Nelson Home Group, (816) 459-0029, Keller Williams KC North

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2575941

Home Details for 229 E Elm St

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1536 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)DishwasherDisposalLaundry: Bedroom Level,Upper LevelMicrowave
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Electric, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Thermal WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: Partial, Privacy, WoodOther Structures: Shed(s)No Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1536

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other,Traditional
Building Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information Parcel Number: 26240301200000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $234,990
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Negotiable

Media
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Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: Hansbrough's Joseph Sub
School Information High School District: Independence

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1536 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6791 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business
Business Information Ownership: Investor

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2575941Attribution Contact: 816-716-2350Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1536

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 19, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	Sold	--
Dec 4, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	Pending	$234,990
Nov 20, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	PriceChange	$234,990 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 16, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	PriceChange	$239,900 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 6, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	PriceChange	$244,900 Price decreased by 1%
Oct 30, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	PriceChange	$247,400 Price decreased by 1%
Oct 15, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	PriceChange	$249,900 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 8, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	PriceChange	$259,900 Price decreased by 5%
Sep 19, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2575941	Listed For Sale	$274,900
Mar 13, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2524159	Sold	--
Mar 4, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2524159	Pending	$129,900
Dec 27, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2524159	Listed For Sale	$129,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,455	$107,120

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

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
Other Review
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
7y 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 229 E Elm St

What is 229 E Elm St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 229 E Elm St in Independence, MO is $219,600.
What is the price history for 229 E Elm St?
229 E Elm St in Independence, MO last sold in December 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 $229K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
Does 229 E Elm St have air conditioning?
Yes, 229 E Elm St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
Does 229 E Elm St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 229 E Elm St in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.