Is parking easy in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Rock Creek, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say car is needed

Is there wildlife in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say kids play outside

Is Rock Creek, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's dog friendly

Do residents of Rock Creek, Independence, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Rock Creek, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Rock Creek, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Rock Creek, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Rock Creek, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Rock Creek, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say there are community events

What is 2828 S Appleton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2828 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO is $159,700 .

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.

What do residents say about the Rock Creek neighborhood?

Residents describe the Rock Creek neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Rock Creek, Independence .

OFF MARKET

$159,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft

2828 S Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Rock Creek

Est. Refi. Payment $1,111/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$160K

Since last month

$5K (-2.7%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.6%)

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 increased by +151% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$160K
August 2026	$164K
July 2026	$165K
June 2026	$171K
May 2026	$168K
April 2026	$165K
March 2026	$162K
February 2026	$157K
January 2026	$158K
2025
December 2025	$159K
November 2025	$157K
October 2025	$160K
September 2025	$157K
August 2025	$161K
July 2025	$168K
June 2025	$165K
May 2025	$176K
April 2025	$177K
March 2025	$171K
February 2025	$167K
January 2025	$163K
2024
December 2024	$162K
November 2024	$167K
October 2024	$168K
September 2024	$167K
August 2024	$167K
July 2024	$163K
June 2024	$169K
May 2024	$169K
April 2024	$173K
March 2024	$170K
February 2024	$169K
January 2024	$159K
2023
December 2023	$159K
November 2023	$159K
October 2023	$159K
September 2023	$161K
August 2023	$164K
July 2023	$165K
June 2023	$165K
2022
April 2022	$137K
March 2022	$132K
February 2022	$128K
January 2022	$126K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$123K
October 2021	$122K
September 2021	$120K
August 2021	$121K
July 2021	$124K
June 2021	$128K
May 2021	$133K
April 2021	$127K
March 2021	$117K
February 2021	$115K
January 2021	$113K
2020
December 2020	$110K
November 2020	$108K
October 2020	$104K
September 2020	$101K
August 2020	$95K
July 2020	$92K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$86K
April 2020	$87K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$88K
January 2020	$87K
2019
December 2019	$88K
November 2019	$90K
October 2019	$93K
September 2019	$94K
August 2019	$94K
July 2019	$91K
June 2019	$90K
May 2019	$90K
April 2019	$90K
March 2019	$88K
February 2019	$84K
January 2019	$83K
2018
December 2018	$84K
November 2018	$82K
October 2018	$80K
September 2018	$80K
August 2018	$81K
July 2018	$78K
June 2018	$76K
May 2018	$77K
April 2018	$75K
March 2018	$69K
February 2018	$67K
January 2018	$67K
2017
December 2017	$69K
November 2017	$67K
October 2017	$65K
September 2017	$66K
August 2017	$65K
July 2017	$63K
June 2017	$63K
May 2017	$62K
April 2017	$61K
March 2017	$60K
February 2017	$62K
January 2017	$66K
2016
December 2016	$63K
November 2016	$63K
October 2016	$65K
September 2016	$64K

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
3409 Indiana Ave, Kansas City, MO	5.07	Apartment	-	12/18/25	2	1	-
412 Montgall Ave, Kansas City, MO	6.05	Apartment	-	11/04/25	2	2	900

Home facts updated by county records

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
2901 Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	$161,800	3	1	864	Off Market
2900 S Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.01	-	2	1.5	864	Recently Sold
2901 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	$156,000	2	1	-	Off Market
2900 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	$176,400	2	2	1,000	Off Market
2912 Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.04	$164,700	3	1	1,184	Off Market
2916 Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$169,700	3	1	864	Off Market
2913 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$198,000	3	1.5	1,752	Off Market
2917 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.06	-	3	2	1,078	Recently Sold
2920 S Harvard Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.10	$811,100	Studio	4	-	Off Market
2916 S Harvard Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.10	$809,900	Studio	4	-	Off Market
2824 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.06	$164,700	2	1	792	Off Market
2828 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.06	$143,800	2	1	1,044	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Apartment

Built in 1954

1,100 sqft

$145/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Large family roomLarge fencedEat-in kitchenHardwood floors

This apartment is located at 2828 S Appleton Ave, Independence, MO. 2828 S Appleton Ave is in the Rock Creek neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64052. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,100 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8712 sqft and was built in 1954.

2828 S Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft apartment in Rock Creek, built in 1954. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2022 with an asking price of $1,195 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 20, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $159,700, with a rent estimate of $1,272/month.

Home Details for 2828 S Appleton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Family Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 20, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	ListingRemoved
Jun 11, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	PriceChange	$1,150 Price decreased by 4%
May 24, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	Listed For Rent	$1,195
Mar 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$895
Mar 6, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$895
Feb 20, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$49,500
Feb 12, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,500 Price decreased by 6%
Feb 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$52,500 Price decreased by 17%
Dec 21, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$62,900
Nov 4, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$90,000
Nov 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$90,000 Price increased by 13%
Feb 15, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$80,000 Price decreased by 11%
Aug 21, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$90,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,103	$79,350

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

Three Trails Elementary School
PK-5
Public
328 Students
Independence 30 School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We love being a part of the Three Trails community. I have always felt well supported as a parent and a PTA member. Our children love going to school and feel loved and safe here.
Parent Review
2y ago
7 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Rock Creek

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What Locals Say about Rock Creek

At least 35 Trulia users voted on each feature.

85 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say yards are well-kept
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say car is needed
63 % Say there's wildlife
58 % Say kids play outside
55 % Say it's dog friendly
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
49 % Say it's quiet
44 % Say people would walk alone at night
42 % Say neighbors are friendly
29 % Say streets are well-lit
29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
28 % Say there are sidewalks
15 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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3w ago
"Easy access to every part of the city. "
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4y ago
"I'm sure they will like it it's really nice quiet we get along woth the neighbors everything is close by "
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Pjm6162
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7y ago
"its a good neighborhood and close to schoola.plus park is nearby.i enjoy this area. It is extremely convenient."
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Wellwellwellic
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7y ago
"Quiet neighborhood for the most part. There are still many people in the neighborhood who care well for their homes. It will only get better, as more nice people move into the area. "
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Sam_m k.
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8y ago
"the rate of growing crime and city negligence to tax payers money as well as the sound of sirens at LEAST once a day. don't forget the rising drug problem anyone can tell you first hand. Don't move here...dont do this to yourself. please. "
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Frequently asked questions about 2828 S Appleton Ave

What is 2828 S Appleton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2828 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO is $159,700.
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.
What do residents say about the Rock Creek neighborhood?
Residents describe the Rock Creek neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Rock Creek, Independence.