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 3020 S Appleton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3020 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO is $153,400 .

What is the price history for 3020 S Appleton Ave?

3020 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO last sold in January 2019.

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 3020 S Appleton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3020 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3020 S Appleton Ave?

The lot at 3020 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (7,126 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$153,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
888 sqft

3020 S Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Rock Creek

Est. Refi. Payment $1,054/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$153K

Since last month

$2K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.1%)

Since last sale

$76K (+97.8%)

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 +172% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$153K
August 2026	$155K
July 2026	$155K
June 2026	$156K
May 2026	$157K
April 2026	$154K
March 2026	$151K
February 2026	$145K
January 2026	$141K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$147K
October 2025	$148K
September 2025	$150K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$156K
June 2025	$154K
May 2025	$152K
April 2025	$152K
March 2025	$148K
February 2025	$146K
January 2025	$143K
2024
December 2024	$144K
November 2024	$147K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$145K
August 2024	$148K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$150K
May 2024	$150K
April 2024	$150K
March 2024	$146K
February 2024	$143K
January 2024	$140K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$142K
October 2023	$142K
September 2023	$142K
August 2023	$145K
July 2023	$145K
June 2023	$144K
May 2023	$141K
April 2023	$139K
March 2023	$136K
February 2023	$132K
January 2023	$131K
2022
December 2022	$130K
November 2022	$131K
October 2022	$131K
September 2022	$133K
August 2022	$134K
July 2022	$136K
June 2022	$136K
May 2022	$133K
April 2022	$131K
March 2022	$128K
February 2022	$125K
January 2022	$124K
2021
December 2021	$123K
November 2021	$122K
October 2021	$121K
September 2021	$121K
August 2021	$122K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$114K
May 2021	$99K
April 2021	$100K
March 2021	$97K
February 2021	$96K
January 2021	$93K
2020
December 2020	$92K
November 2020	$91K
October 2020	$88K
September 2020	$87K
August 2020	$86K
July 2020	$85K
June 2020	$84K
May 2020	$83K
April 2020	$83K
March 2020	$83K
February 2020	$81K
January 2020	$81K
2019
December 2019	$79K
November 2019	$79K
October 2019	$80K
September 2019	$80K
August 2019	$79K
July 2019	$80K
June 2019	$80K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$79K
March 2019	$78K
February 2019	$78K
January 2019	$78K
2018
December 2018	$74K
November 2018	$81K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$79K
August 2018	$80K
July 2018	$82K
June 2018	$81K
May 2018	$78K
April 2018	$75K
March 2018	$71K
February 2018	$72K
January 2018	$69K
2017
December 2017	$70K
November 2017	$69K
October 2017	$65K
September 2017	$68K
August 2017	$65K
July 2017	$66K
June 2017	$65K
May 2017	$64K
April 2017	$59K
March 2017	$60K
February 2017	$61K
January 2017	$60K
2016
December 2016	$60K
November 2016	$58K
October 2016	$51K
September 2016	$56K

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
3020 S Northern Blvd, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	07/09/26	2	1	846
3012 S Hedges Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	05/22/26	2	1	818
2916 S Northern Blvd, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	04/09/26	2	1	1,216
2900 S Appleton Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	01/20/26	2	1.5	864
3112 S Claremont Ave, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	2	1	792
3216 S Hardy Ave, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	06/17/26	2	1	879
2917 Mason Ave, Independence, MO	0.12	Single-Family Home	-	04/20/26	3	2	1,078
3037 S Scott Ave, Independence, MO	0.47	Single-Family Home	-	04/17/26	2	1	804
3013 Mason Ave, Independence, MO	0.03	Single-Family Home	-	04/30/26	4	2	1,166
10709 E 28th St S, Independence, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	04/27/26	3	1	1,140

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
3013 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	-	4	2	1,166	Recently Sold
3017 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	$191,200	2	2	1,496	Off Market
3009 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$158,200	2	2	-	Off Market
3005 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.06	$141,100	2	1	816	Off Market
3020 Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.01	$167,400	2	1	888	Off Market
3012 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.06	$186,300	2	2	1,816	Off Market
3016 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$139,300	2	1	-	Off Market
3001 S Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.07	$194,700	2	2	966	Off Market
3001 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.07	$147,600	2	1	816	Off Market
3000 S Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	$282,300	4	2	1,727	Off Market
3024 Mason Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$179,600	2	1	816	Off Market
3017 Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	$159,900	2	1	1,728	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1954

888 sqft

$173/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3020 S Appleton Ave, Independence, MO. 3020 S Appleton Ave is in the Rock Creek neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64052. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 888 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7126 sqft and was built in 1954.

3020 S Appleton Ave, Independence, MO 64052 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 888 sqft single-family home in Rock Creek, built in 1954. It was last sold on Jan 12, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $153,400, with a rent estimate of $1,241/month.

Home Details for 3020 S Appleton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7126 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 12, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Dec 6, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$75,000
Dec 6, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Mar 11, 2015 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1915086	Sold	--
Dec 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$45,900 Price decreased by 7%
Oct 29, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,500 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 28, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$50,900
Mar 3, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$65,300
Sep 20, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,300

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,305	$93,890

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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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"Easy access to every part of the city. "
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"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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"its a good neighborhood and close to schoola.plus park is nearby.i enjoy this area. It is extremely convenient."
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"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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"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 3020 S Appleton Ave

What is 3020 S Appleton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3020 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO is $153,400.
What is the price history for 3020 S Appleton Ave?
3020 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO last sold in January 2019.
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 3020 S Appleton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3020 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3020 S Appleton Ave?
The lot at 3020 S Appleton Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (7,126 sq ft).