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 308 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 308 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $90,400 .

What is the price history for 308 E Short Ave?

308 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 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 $236K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 308 E Short Ave?

The lot at 308 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.17 acres (7,581 sq ft).

Does 308 E Short Ave have parking?

Yes, 308 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$90,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,836 sqft

308 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $651/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$90.4K

Since last month

$19K (+24.7%)

Since last year

$34K (+55.8%)

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 +98% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$94K
August 2026	$75K
July 2026	$62K
June 2026	$62K
May 2026	$62K
March 2026	$62K
February 2026	$62K
January 2026	$63K
2025
December 2025	$61K
November 2025	$61K
October 2025	$60K
September 2025	$60K
August 2025	$60K
July 2025	$133K
June 2025	$129K
May 2025	$117K
April 2025	$98K
March 2025	$72K
February 2025	$64K
2024
November 2024	$153K
October 2024	$140K
September 2024	$140K
August 2024	$142K
July 2024	$142K
June 2024	$146K
May 2024	$145K
April 2024	$145K
March 2024	$141K
February 2024	$137K
January 2024	$133K
2023
December 2023	$134K
November 2023	$130K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$136K
August 2023	$136K
July 2023	$139K
June 2023	$136K
May 2023	$135K
April 2023	$132K
March 2023	$128K
February 2023	$121K
January 2023	$119K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$118K
October 2022	$119K
September 2022	$120K
August 2022	$120K
July 2022	$122K
June 2022	$123K
May 2022	$120K
April 2022	$118K
March 2022	$116K
February 2022	$114K
January 2022	$112K
2021
December 2021	$111K
November 2021	$110K
October 2021	$111K
September 2021	$112K
August 2021	$113K
July 2021	$113K
June 2021	$119K
May 2021	$125K
April 2021	$125K
March 2021	$116K
February 2021	$115K
January 2021	$116K
2020
December 2020	$111K
November 2020	$111K
October 2020	$121K
September 2020	$117K
August 2020	$102K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$97K
May 2020	$99K
April 2020	$101K
March 2020	$102K
February 2020	$99K
January 2020	$95K
2019
December 2019	$94K
November 2019	$80K
October 2019	$80K
September 2019	$96K
August 2019	$101K
July 2019	$99K
June 2019	$98K
May 2019	$92K
April 2019	$88K
March 2019	$90K
February 2019	$90K
January 2019	$92K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$84K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$79K
August 2018	$77K
July 2018	$73K
June 2018	$76K
May 2018	$77K
April 2018	$77K
March 2018	$71K
February 2018	$71K
January 2018	$65K
2017
December 2017	$66K
November 2017	$64K
October 2017	$63K
September 2017	$68K
August 2017	$67K
July 2017	$58K
June 2017	$55K
May 2017	$49K
April 2017	$51K
March 2017	$51K
February 2017	$47K
January 2017	$52K
2016
December 2016	$50K
November 2016	$51K
October 2016	$44K
September 2016	$47K

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	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.21	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.12	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
421 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	2	1	1,748
143 E Short Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	08/31/26	4	2	1,578
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
926 S Washington St, Independence, MO	0.56	Single-Family Home	-	01/15/26	3	1	1,558
916 S Hocker St, Independence, MO	0.50	Single-Family Home	-	12/10/25	3	1	1,260
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433

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
315 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$186,700	3	2	1,412	Off Market
300 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	2	1	924	Off Market
412 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$159,000	3	1	822	Off Market
416 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$128,100	5	3	1,463	Off Market
304 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$210,100	4	2	1,128	Off Market
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$81,700	2	1	1,017	Off Market
402 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$154,600	2	1	1,018	Off Market
426 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	2	1.5	1,080	Recently Sold
211 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$254,500	4	2.5	1,762	Off Market
307 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$248,300	4	2	2,426	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1930

1,836 sqft

$49/sqft

About this House

Leased bungalow offering potential for value-add improvements to maximize rental income. Ideal for investors looking to enhance cash flow through updates and upgrades.

308 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,836 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1930. It was last sold on Feb 12, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2019 with an asking price of $700 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 18, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $90,400, with a rent estimate of $1,435/month.

Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago

Listed by Cara Painter, (816) 694-0160

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices All-Pro Real Estate

Bought with: Steven May, (314) 650-2106, Royal Oaks Realty

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2522778

Home Details for 308 E Short Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,Stone/RockNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1836 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1836

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information Condition: FixerParcel Number: 26240243600000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $70,000
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: Nichol Place
School Information Jr High / Middle School: BridgerHigh School District: Independence

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1836 Square Feet

Community
Not Senior Community

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7581 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: As Is

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business
Business Information Ownership: Investor

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2522778Attribution Contact: 816-694-0160Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1836

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 12, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522778	Sold	--
Dec 20, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522778	Pending	$70,000
Dec 11, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2522778	Listed For Sale	$70,000
Oct 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$700
Oct 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$700
Jan 15, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$700
Nov 23, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$700
Oct 6, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$700
Sep 4, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$700
Nov 22, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$19,500
Nov 21, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$19,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,383	$101,830

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
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 308 E Short Ave

What is 308 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 308 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $90,400.
What is the price history for 308 E Short Ave?
308 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 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 $236K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 308 E Short Ave?
The lot at 308 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.17 acres (7,581 sq ft).
Does 308 E Short Ave have parking?
Yes, 308 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has on-site parking.