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 424 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 424 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $179,100 .

What is the price history for 424 E Walnut St?

424 E Walnut St in Independence, MO last sold in May 2017.

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 424 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 424 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 424 E Walnut St?

The lot at 424 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$179,100

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
3 Baths
1,873 sqft

424 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,237/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$179K

Since last month

$7K (-3.5%)

Since last year

$7K (+3.8%)

Since last sale

$134K (+298%)

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 +107% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$179K
August 2026	$186K
July 2026	$191K
June 2026	$191K
May 2026	$193K
April 2026	$191K
March 2026	$185K
February 2026	$179K
January 2026	$168K
2025
December 2025	$170K
November 2025	$173K
October 2025	$175K
September 2025	$173K
August 2025	$176K
July 2025	$183K
June 2025	$181K
May 2025	$176K
April 2025	$183K
March 2025	$181K
February 2025	$174K
January 2025	$178K
2024
December 2024	$175K
November 2024	$182K
October 2024	$176K
September 2024	$176K
August 2024	$180K
July 2024	$193K
June 2024	$196K
May 2024	$192K
April 2024	$191K
March 2024	$186K
February 2024	$181K
January 2024	$177K
2023
December 2023	$178K
November 2023	$174K
October 2023	$177K
September 2023	$181K
August 2023	$183K
July 2023	$188K
June 2023	$187K
May 2023	$185K
April 2023	$182K
March 2023	$179K
February 2023	$182K
January 2023	$185K
2022
December 2022	$182K
November 2022	$186K
October 2022	$185K
September 2022	$188K
August 2022	$189K
July 2022	$194K
June 2022	$197K
May 2022	$194K
April 2022	$189K
March 2022	$185K
February 2022	$176K
January 2022	$172K
2021
December 2021	$171K
November 2021	$168K
October 2021	$168K
September 2021	$167K
August 2021	$168K
July 2021	$170K
June 2021	$175K
May 2021	$179K
April 2021	$176K
March 2021	$164K
February 2021	$160K
January 2021	$162K
2020
December 2020	$156K
November 2020	$155K
October 2020	$149K
September 2020	$145K
August 2020	$148K
July 2020	$145K
June 2020	$136K
May 2020	$129K
April 2020	$129K
March 2020	$128K
February 2020	$128K
January 2020	$127K
2019
December 2019	$127K
November 2019	$126K
October 2019	$128K
September 2019	$129K
August 2019	$129K
July 2019	$129K
June 2019	$122K
May 2019	$124K
April 2019	$120K
March 2019	$120K
February 2019	$119K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$116K
November 2018	$119K
October 2018	$117K
September 2018	$117K
August 2018	$120K
July 2018	$121K
June 2018	$119K
May 2018	$120K
April 2018	$118K
March 2018	$116K
February 2018	$116K
January 2018	$117K
2017
December 2017	$118K
November 2017	$115K
October 2017	$114K
September 2017	$43K
August 2017	$44K
July 2017	$44K
June 2017	$43K
May 2017	$43K
April 2017	$42K
March 2017	$41K
February 2017	$42K
January 2017	$42K
2016
December 2016	$53K
November 2016	$90K
October 2016	$80K
September 2016	$86K

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
143 E Short Ave, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	08/31/26	4	2	1,578
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
528 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	02/26/26	4	2	1,800
1104 E Pacific Ave, Independence, MO	0.60	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	4	2	1,788
708 N Liberty St, Independence, MO	0.70	Single-Family Home	-	10/15/25	4	3	1,705
201 S Pleasant St, Independence, MO	0.64	Single-Family Home	-	10/02/25	4	3	2,758
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	05/12/26	2	1.5	1,080

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
423 S Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$178,700	2	1.5	-	Off Market
402 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$154,100	2	1	1,018	Off Market
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	2	1.5	1,080	Recently Sold
520 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$203,600	3	2	1,084	Off Market
515 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$154,900	4	1	2,044	For Sale
207 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$153,200	2	1	763	Off Market
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	-	3	1	1,294	Recently Sold
426 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$157,600	2	1	1,436	Off Market
416 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$127,700	5	3	1,463	Off Market
412 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$159,000	3	1	822	Off Market
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	-	Studio	2	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

1,873 sqft

$96/sqft

Garage

About this House

HUGE HOME for RENT
This 1.5 story home has 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with fresh paint. There s a one car garage and big fenced yard. Laundry room is on the main level.

RENTAL TERMS

MONTHLY RENT: $1200
SECURITY DEPOSIT: $1000
PET DEPOSIT: $250.00 ea (max 2)
APPLICATION FEE: $35.00 eac
AVAILABILITY DATE: Immediate
UTILITIES: Tenant pays all utilities
LEASE: Negotiable. 2 year lease preferred.
SCHOOLS: Independence
ADDRESS: 424 E. Walnut, Independence, MO

NOT SET UP FOR SECTION 8

CONTACT INFO: Call or Text or Email -LONI -816-699-7646 or email. Search LotusKeyHomes.com for more information.

2 year lease preferred

424 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,873 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1900. It was last sold on May 4, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2019 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 24, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $179,100, with a rent estimate of $1,958/month.

Home Details for 424 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Sun Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 24, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,200
Apr 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,200
Nov 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,200
Oct 17, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,200
May 4, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Feb 25, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$45,000
Feb 23, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$45,000
Jan 24, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$45,000
Jan 17, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$45,000 Price decreased by 13%
Jan 9, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$52,000 Price decreased by 10%
Dec 16, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$58,000 Price decreased by 11%
Dec 12, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,000
Feb 24, 2012 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #45001_1759157	Sold	--
Jan 3, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
Oct 4, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Aug 7, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$21,200 Price decreased by 21%
Jul 9, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$27,000 Price decreased by 14%
Jun 9, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$31,500 Price decreased by 13%
Apr 23, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$36,000 Price decreased by 20%
Feb 6, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$45,000
Jan 11, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,903	$140,180

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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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 424 E Walnut St

What is 424 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 424 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $179,100.
What is the price history for 424 E Walnut St?
424 E Walnut St in Independence, MO last sold in May 2017.
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 424 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 424 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 424 E Walnut St?
The lot at 424 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).