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 306 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 306 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $180,700 .

What is the price history for 306 E Short Ave?

306 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2022.

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.

OFF MARKET

$180,700

Trulia Estimate

Studio
2,500 sqft

306 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,269/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$181K

Since last month

$10K (+5.6%)

Since last year

$10K (+5.7%)

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 +55% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$191K
September 2026	$181K
August 2026	$181K
July 2026	$182K
June 2026	$193K
May 2026	$188K
April 2026	$200K
March 2026	$183K
February 2026	$178K
January 2026	$189K
2025
December 2025	$180K
November 2025	$176K
October 2025	$184K
September 2025	$181K
August 2025	$182K
July 2025	$182K
June 2025	$196K
May 2025	$189K
April 2025	$190K
March 2025	$190K
February 2025	$163K
January 2025	$167K
2024
December 2024	$170K
November 2024	$167K
October 2024	$175K
September 2024	$177K
August 2024	$179K
July 2024	$174K
June 2024	$176K
May 2024	$177K
April 2024	$178K
March 2024	$171K
February 2024	$176K
January 2024	$167K
2023
December 2023	$168K
November 2023	$165K
October 2023	$167K
September 2023	$148K
August 2023	$131K
July 2023	$122K
June 2023	$122K
May 2023	$124K

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	Bath	Sqft
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.23	Multi-Family Home	-	07/29/26	2	-
419 N Main St, Independence, MO	0.46	Multi-Family Home	-	07/01/26	3	-
502 N Liberty St, Independence, MO	0.56	Multi-Family Home	-	02/25/26	-	-
704-706 N Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.67	Multi-Family Home	-	10/31/25	-	-
724 N Noland Rd, Independence, MO	0.66	Multi-Family Home	-	08/20/26	-	-
726 N Noland Rd, Independence, MO	0.67	Multi-Family Home	-	08/20/26	-	-
1536/1538 S Baker Cir, Independence, MO	0.86	Multi-Family Home	-	01/30/26	1	-
719 E College St, Independence, MO	0.76	Multi-Family Home	-	04/07/26	1	-
1000 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.91	Multi-Family Home	-	07/30/26	3	-
101 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO	1.01	Multi-Family Home	-	01/09/26	4	-

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
306 E Short Ave #1, Independence, MO 64050	0.00	$113,500	2	1	-	Off Market
306 E Short Ave #3, Independence, MO 64050	0.00	$106,400	1	1	-	Off Market
306 E Short Ave #2, Independence, MO 64050	0.00	-	1	1	600	Off Market
306 E Short Ave #4, Independence, MO 64050	0.00	-	Studio	1	400	Off Market
308 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$95,400	3	1	1,836	Off Market
302 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	-	3	2	1,152	Off Market
312 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	2	1	1,008	Off Market
300 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$123,000	2	1	924	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
230 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	3	1	1,765	Off Market
316 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$247,200	1	1	504	Off Market
316 E Short Ave #B, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	1	1	504	Off Market
307 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$192,500	3	1	1,000	Off Market
226 E Short Ave #64050S, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
309 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$192,600	3	1	975	Off Market
301 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$261,300	4	4	2,158	Off Market
226 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$171,300	4	2	1,843	Off Market
322 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$102,000	2	1	1,107	Off Market
311 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$94,000	2	1	986	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1930

2,500 sqft

$72/sqft

About this House

14% Cap Rate, 35% Cash on Cash Return, like new 4-plex fully leased up with screened tenants and 12 month leases. W/full price offer, owner will pay up to 2K of Buyers CC The following are all new: Roof, windows, refrigerators, dishwasher, ranges, water heaters, A/C units, heat units, kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, toilets, carpet, kitchen vinyl, all new electrical fixtures.New Pex plumbing throughout, new ceiling fans, new interior 6 panel doors, new entry doors, new kitchen cabinets, new porch enclosure.

306 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a studio, 2,500 sqft multi-family in Benton, built in 1930. It was last sold on Feb 9, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $180,700, with a rent estimate of $1,068/month.

Home Details for 306 E Short Ave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 4

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 9, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2361880	Sold	--
Jan 22, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2361880	Pending	$125,000
Jan 19, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2361880	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Oct 20, 2015 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1953419	Sold	--
Aug 9, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$129,900 Price decreased by 7%
Aug 1, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,950
Jun 2, 2014 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1873124	Sold	--
Mar 23, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$19,900

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 306 E Short Ave

What is 306 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 306 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $180,700.
What is the price history for 306 E Short Ave?
306 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2022.
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.