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 235 E Elm St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 235 E Elm St in Independence, MO is $110,300 .

What is the price history for 235 E Elm St?

235 E Elm St in Independence, MO last sold in November 2017.

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 235 E Elm St have air conditioning?

Yes, 235 E Elm St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 235 E Elm St?

The lot at 235 E Elm St in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$110,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
991 sqft

235 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $796/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$110K

Since last month

$200 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.8%)

Since last sale

$83K (+301.1%)

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 +197% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$110K
September 2026	$110K
August 2026	$111K
July 2026	$116K
June 2026	$111K
May 2026	$113K
April 2026	$110K
March 2026	$106K
February 2026	$103K
January 2026	$94K
2025
December 2025	$95K
November 2025	$99K
October 2025	$98K
September 2025	$106K
August 2025	$113K
July 2025	$115K
June 2025	$112K
May 2025	$107K
April 2025	$114K
March 2025	$113K
February 2025	$108K
January 2025	$114K
2024
December 2024	$112K
November 2024	$114K
October 2024	$107K
September 2024	$105K
August 2024	$112K
July 2024	$115K
June 2024	$115K
May 2024	$114K
April 2024	$115K
March 2024	$109K
February 2024	$105K
January 2024	$103K
2023
December 2023	$103K
November 2023	$102K
October 2023	$102K
September 2023	$105K
August 2023	$105K
July 2023	$106K
June 2023	$103K
May 2023	$104K
April 2023	$101K
March 2023	$98K
February 2023	$94K
January 2023	$96K
2022
December 2022	$94K
November 2022	$94K
October 2022	$97K
September 2022	$98K
August 2022	$98K
July 2022	$101K
June 2022	$103K
May 2022	$100K
April 2022	$97K
March 2022	$95K
February 2022	$90K
January 2022	$87K
2021
December 2021	$85K
November 2021	$84K
October 2021	$85K
September 2021	$84K
August 2021	$84K
July 2021	$86K
June 2021	$90K
May 2021	$93K
April 2021	$95K
March 2021	$85K
February 2021	$83K
January 2021	$72K
2020
December 2020	$60K
November 2020	$45K
October 2020	$34K
September 2020	$34K
August 2020	$33K
July 2020	$33K
June 2020	$32K
May 2020	$32K
April 2020	$32K
March 2020	$32K
February 2020	$31K
January 2020	$31K
2019
December 2019	$30K
November 2019	$31K
October 2019	$31K
September 2019	$31K
August 2019	$31K
July 2019	$31K
June 2019	$31K
May 2019	$31K
April 2019	$31K
March 2019	$30K
February 2019	$30K
January 2019	$30K
2018
December 2018	$30K
November 2018	$30K
October 2018	$29K
September 2018	$29K
August 2018	$30K
July 2018	$29K
June 2018	$29K
May 2018	$29K
April 2018	$29K
March 2018	$29K
February 2018	$28K
January 2018	$28K
2017
December 2017	$28K
November 2017	$28K
October 2017	$26K
September 2017	$26K
August 2017	$27K
July 2017	$26K
June 2017	$27K
May 2017	$45K
April 2017	$44K
March 2017	$45K
February 2017	$43K
January 2017	$41K
2016
December 2016	$38K
November 2016	$38K
October 2016	$37K

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
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
129 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	976
421 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	2	1	1,748
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.02	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536
816 S Logan Ave, Independence, MO	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	09/22/26	2	1	902
511 S Pleasant St, Independence, MO	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	11/13/25	2	1	942
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
324 W South Ave, Independence, MO	0.54	Single-Family Home	-	04/30/26	2	1	1,094

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
231 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$129,500	4	1	1,432	Off Market
303 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$164,900	3	1	1,358	Off Market
307 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$247,300	4	2	2,426	Off Market
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	3	2	1,536	Recently Sold
238 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$155,500	2	1	912	Off Market
223 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$155,100	3	2	1,372	Off Market
304 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$175,700	4	2	1,800	Off Market
517 S High St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$183,900	3	1	1,526	Off Market
234 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$120,500	2	1	996	Off Market
311 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$111,700	3	1	1,320	Off Market
306 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$139,300	4	2	1,262	Off Market
304 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$210,100	4	2	1,128	Off Market
310 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$108,600	2	1	946	Off Market
521 S High St #2, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	550	Off Market
521 S High St #1, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	2	1	550	Off Market
521 S High St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$196,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
521 S High St #1A, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	2	1	580	Off Market
521 S High St #4A, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	460	Off Market
521 S High St #3A, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	460	Off Market
521 S High St #2A, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	2	1	580	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

991 sqft

$111/sqft

About this House

Fixer-Upper. Long-term tenant wishes to stay - month-to-month rental @$500 per month. Seller needs to sell to fund medical procedures; may not be able to make any repairs requested. Price reflects work needed.

235 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 991 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1900. It was last sold on Nov 7, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $110,300, with a rent estimate of $1,182/month.

Home Details for 235 E Elm St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Other

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
Nov 7, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Sep 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$27,500
Jun 21, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$27,500 Price decreased by 27%
Jun 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$37,500
May 7, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$32,000
Mar 9, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$32,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$916	$67,440

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 235 E Elm St

What is 235 E Elm St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 235 E Elm St in Independence, MO is $110,300.
What is the price history for 235 E Elm St?
235 E Elm St in Independence, MO last sold in November 2017.
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 235 E Elm St have air conditioning?
Yes, 235 E Elm St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 235 E Elm St?
The lot at 235 E Elm St in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).