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 400 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 400 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $193,000 .

What is the price history for 400 E Short Ave?

400 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in March 2014.

Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?

Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Independence?

The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.

Does 400 E Short Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 400 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 400 E Short Ave?

The lot at 400 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.42 acres (18,165 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$193,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,516 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

400 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,325/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$193K

Since last month

$6K (-3%)

Since last year

$2K (-1%)

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 +57% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$193K
September 2026	$195K
August 2026	$199K
July 2026	$205K
June 2026	$201K
May 2026	$204K
April 2026	$199K
March 2026	$202K
February 2026	$198K
January 2026	$188K
2025
December 2025	$188K
November 2025	$194K
October 2025	$197K
September 2025	$195K
August 2025	$199K
July 2025	$207K
June 2025	$204K
May 2025	$200K
April 2025	$203K
March 2025	$201K
February 2025	$195K
January 2025	$198K
2024
December 2024	$198K
November 2024	$200K
October 2024	$188K
September 2024	$186K
August 2024	$191K
July 2024	$187K
June 2024	$189K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$188K
March 2024	$182K
February 2024	$178K
January 2024	$174K
2023
December 2023	$175K
November 2023	$173K
October 2023	$181K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$182K
July 2023	$185K
June 2023	$187K
May 2023	$194K
April 2023	$190K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$181K
January 2023	$180K
2022
December 2022	$178K
November 2022	$173K
October 2022	$168K
September 2022	$169K
August 2022	$171K
July 2022	$174K
June 2022	$177K
May 2022	$173K
April 2022	$170K
March 2022	$168K
February 2022	$165K
January 2022	$163K
2021
December 2021	$160K
November 2021	$160K
October 2021	$161K
September 2021	$162K
August 2021	$164K
July 2021	$167K
June 2021	$177K
May 2021	$185K
April 2021	$183K
March 2021	$182K
February 2021	$183K
January 2021	$175K
2020
December 2020	$174K
November 2020	$168K
October 2020	$154K
September 2020	$149K
August 2020	$141K
July 2020	$141K
June 2020	$145K
May 2020	$143K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$139K
February 2020	$134K
January 2020	$132K
2019
December 2019	$128K
November 2019	$129K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$126K
August 2019	$125K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$123K
May 2019	$119K
April 2019	$120K
March 2019	$117K
February 2019	$109K
January 2019	$108K
2018
December 2018	$104K
November 2018	$107K
October 2018	$108K
September 2018	$106K
August 2018	$107K
July 2018	$107K
June 2018	$111K
May 2018	$121K
April 2018	$119K
March 2018	$120K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$123K

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
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536
143 E Short Ave, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	08/31/26	4	2	1,578
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
325 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	3	1	996
916 S Hocker St, Independence, MO	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	12/10/25	3	1	1,260

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
410 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$145,400	2	1	1,521	Off Market
326 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$97,700	2	1	953	Off Market
412 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$156,900	3	1	822	Off Market
322 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$106,100	2	1	1,107	Off Market
329 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$196,400	3	2	1,633	Off Market
403 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$258,100	3	3.5	3,640	Off Market
416 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$129,200	5	3	1,463	Off Market
325 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$246,200	4	2	2,200	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	4	3	1,463	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	4	3	1,463	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	4	3	1,463	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	4	3	1,463	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	4	3	1,463	Off Market
316 E Short Ave #B, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	504	Off Market
316 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$272,400	1	1	504	Off Market
407 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$177,500	3	1.5	1,180	Off Market
401 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$189,800	4	2	1,503	Off Market
407 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$97,600	2	1	910	Off Market
321 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$133,200	2	1	1,314	Off Market
422 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$103,800	2	1	941	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

0.42 acre lot

1,516 sqft

$127/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 400 E Short Ave, Independence, MO. 400 E Short Ave is in the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64050. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,516 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.42 acres and was built in 1900.

400 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,516 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1900. It was last sold on Mar 5, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $193,000, with a rent estimate of $1,510/month.

Home Details for 400 E Short Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 5, 2014 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1866610	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,281	$167,950

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$233K

$2.5KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$148

$3MoM

Available listings

416

27MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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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What Locals Say about Benton

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67% say there's holiday spirit
42% say neighbors are friendly
41% say there are sidewalks

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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 400 E Short Ave

What is 400 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 400 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $193,000.
What is the price history for 400 E Short Ave?
400 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in March 2014.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Independence?
The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.
Does 400 E Short Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 400 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 400 E Short Ave?
The lot at 400 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.42 acres (18,165 sq ft).