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 312 E Elm St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 312 E Elm St in Independence, MO is $112,000 .

What is the price history for 312 E Elm St?

312 E Elm St in Independence, MO last sold in July 2021.

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 312 E Elm St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 312 E Elm St in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 312 E Elm St?

The lot at 312 E Elm St in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$112,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
876 sqft

312 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $812/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$112K

Since last month

$2K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$4K (-3.4%)

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 +204% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$112K
September 2026	$111K
August 2026	$114K
July 2026	$115K
June 2026	$115K
May 2026	$116K
April 2026	$113K
March 2026	$112K
February 2026	$109K
January 2026	$105K
2025
December 2025	$107K
November 2025	$110K
October 2025	$110K
September 2025	$116K
August 2025	$117K
July 2025	$119K
June 2025	$118K
May 2025	$117K
April 2025	$119K
March 2025	$118K
February 2025	$113K
January 2025	$115K
2024
December 2024	$113K
November 2024	$116K
October 2024	$114K
September 2024	$114K
August 2024	$118K
July 2024	$120K
June 2024	$120K
May 2024	$120K
April 2024	$119K
March 2024	$116K
February 2024	$114K
January 2024	$113K
2023
December 2023	$112K
November 2023	$111K
October 2023	$113K
September 2023	$113K
August 2023	$114K
July 2023	$115K
June 2023	$114K
May 2023	$111K
April 2023	$109K
March 2023	$106K
February 2023	$95K
January 2023	$88K
2022
December 2022	$85K
November 2022	$85K
October 2022	$85K
September 2022	$85K
August 2022	$85K
July 2022	$85K
June 2022	$85K
May 2022	$85K
April 2022	$83K
March 2022	$83K
February 2022	$82K
January 2022	$81K
2021
December 2021	$79K
November 2021	$78K
October 2021	$78K
September 2021	$77K
August 2021	$76K
July 2021	$76K
March 2021	$91K
February 2021	$90K
2020
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$85K
July 2020	$82K
June 2020	$73K
May 2020	$72K
April 2020	$73K
March 2020	$71K
February 2020	$69K
January 2020	$66K
2019
December 2019	$63K
September 2019	$55K
August 2019	$56K
July 2019	$55K
June 2019	$67K
May 2019	$66K
April 2019	$65K
March 2019	$68K
February 2019	$66K
January 2019	$63K
2018
December 2018	$62K
November 2018	$59K
October 2018	$55K
September 2018	$59K
August 2018	$59K
July 2018	$51K
June 2018	$51K
May 2018	$54K
April 2018	$50K
March 2018	$48K
February 2018	$49K
January 2018	$48K
2017
December 2017	$52K
November 2017	$48K
October 2017	$49K
September 2017	$48K
August 2017	$42K
July 2017	$43K
June 2017	$46K
May 2017	$46K
April 2017	$46K
March 2017	$47K
February 2017	$46K
January 2017	$47K
2016
December 2016	$42K
November 2016	$39K
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	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
816 S Logan Ave, Independence, MO	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	09/22/26	2	1	902
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
129 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	976
1117 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO	0.56	Single-Family Home	-	09/29/26	2	1	856
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
511 S Pleasant St, Independence, MO	0.53	Single-Family Home	-	11/13/25	2	1	942
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.58	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922

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
316 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	-	2	1	1,080	Off Market
308 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	-	2	1	953	Off Market
318 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$76,000	2	1	680	Off Market
320 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	3	1	1,205	Off Market
304 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$210,100	4	2	1,128	Off Market
322 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$107,300	3	1	1,130	Off Market
315 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$128,900	2	1	851	Off Market
313 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$110,900	2	1	810	Off Market
319 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$140,300	3	1	1,236	Off Market
309 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$209,500	3	2	924	Off Market
311 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$111,700	3	1	1,320	Off Market
321 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$132,100	2	1	1,032	Off Market
305 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$211,100	3	2	924	Off Market
307 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$247,300	4	2	2,426	Off Market
327 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$216,500	3	2	1,968	Off Market
301 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$108,800	2	1	1,400	Off Market
303 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$164,900	3	1	1,358	Off Market
315 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
315 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
315 E Elm St #A, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$194,200	4	2	1,680	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

876 sqft

$128/sqft

About this House

This a a fantastic investment property. Ideally located minutes from the historic Independence square and only a block off of Noland Road, giving you great, easy access to stores and restaurants. The back bedroom has direct access into the oversized bathroom giving private convenience to the occupant. The main level laundry gives this historic home a touch of modern convenience.

312 E Elm St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 876 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1900. It was last sold on Jul 13, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2019 with an asking price of $750 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 17, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $112,000, with a rent estimate of $1,127/month.

Home Details for 312 E Elm St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Other
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Tudor

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 13, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2317380	Sold	--
Jun 29, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2317380	Contingent	$79,000
Jun 22, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2317380	PendingToActive	$79,000
May 3, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2317380	Pending	$79,000
Apr 23, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2317380	Listed For Sale	$79,000
May 17, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$750
May 8, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$750
Aug 1, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$24,000
Jul 7, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$24,000 Price decreased by 20%
Jan 29, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$29,900
Nov 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$32,000
Nov 16, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,000 Price decreased by 9%
Sep 19, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$35,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$628	$46,280

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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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

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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 312 E Elm St

What is 312 E Elm St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 312 E Elm St in Independence, MO is $112,000.
What is the price history for 312 E Elm St?
312 E Elm St in Independence, MO last sold in July 2021.
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 312 E Elm St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 312 E Elm St in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 312 E Elm St?
The lot at 312 E Elm St in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).