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 501 E Lexington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 501 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is $92,400 .

What is the price history for 501 E Lexington Ave?

501 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO last sold in July 2011.

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 $229K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

Does 501 E Lexington Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 501 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 501 E Lexington Ave?

The lot at 501 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$92,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
676 sqft

501 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $642/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$92.4K

Since last month

$4K (-3.7%)

Since last year

$7K (-6.8%)

Since last sale

$71K (+317%)

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 +191% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$93K
July 2026	$96K
June 2026	$95K
May 2026	$96K
April 2026	$93K
March 2026	$94K
February 2026	$92K
January 2026	$82K
2025
December 2025	$87K
November 2025	$90K
October 2025	$89K
September 2025	$94K
August 2025	$100K
July 2025	$101K
June 2025	$99K
May 2025	$96K
April 2025	$102K
March 2025	$100K
February 2025	$94K
January 2025	$99K
2024
December 2024	$97K
November 2024	$101K
October 2024	$94K
September 2024	$93K
August 2024	$102K
July 2024	$102K
June 2024	$101K
May 2024	$99K
April 2024	$97K
March 2024	$91K
February 2024	$88K
January 2024	$86K
2023
December 2023	$84K
November 2023	$81K
October 2023	$83K
September 2023	$85K
August 2023	$85K
July 2023	$88K
June 2023	$85K
May 2023	$87K
April 2023	$85K
March 2023	$84K
February 2023	$88K
January 2023	$92K
2022
December 2022	$91K
November 2022	$92K
October 2022	$91K
September 2022	$91K
August 2022	$91K
July 2022	$95K
June 2022	$97K
May 2022	$96K
April 2022	$93K
March 2022	$88K
February 2022	$83K
January 2022	$80K
2021
December 2021	$78K
November 2021	$78K
October 2021	$78K
September 2021	$78K
August 2021	$77K
July 2021	$77K
June 2021	$73K
April 2021	$66K
March 2021	$64K
February 2021	$65K
January 2021	$68K
2020
December 2020	$67K
November 2020	$68K
October 2020	$66K
September 2020	$61K
August 2020	$61K
July 2020	$60K
June 2020	$58K
April 2020	$54K
March 2020	$54K
February 2020	$55K
January 2020	$56K
2019
December 2019	$55K
November 2019	$52K
October 2019	$50K
September 2019	$49K
August 2019	$43K
July 2019	$45K
June 2019	$48K
May 2019	$52K
April 2019	$52K
March 2019	$46K
February 2019	$49K
January 2019	$50K
2018
December 2018	$51K
November 2018	$49K
October 2018	$47K
September 2018	$48K
August 2018	$48K
July 2018	$49K
June 2018	$44K
May 2018	$46K
April 2018	$45K
March 2018	$49K
February 2018	$47K
January 2018	$48K
2017
December 2017	$48K
November 2017	$45K
October 2017	$44K
September 2017	$38K
August 2017	$38K
July 2017	$35K
June 2017	$35K
May 2017	$37K
April 2017	$37K
March 2017	$33K
February 2017	$35K
January 2017	$34K
2016
December 2016	$34K
November 2016	$28K
October 2016	$32K
September 2016	$32K

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	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837
523 E Nettleton Ave, Independence, MO	0.51	Single-Family Home	-	03/13/26	2	1	720
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
605 E Nettleton Ave, Independence, MO	0.52	Single-Family Home	-	02/13/26	2	1	720
203-209 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	11/19/25	2	1	786

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
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	4	2	1,500	Recently Sold
423 S Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$170,700	2	1.5	-	Off Market
528 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$173,800	4	1	1,321	Off Market
515 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$154,900	4	1	2,044	For Sale
207 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$154,300	2	1	763	Off Market
521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$160,000	2	1	1,436	Off Market
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	-	2	1.5	1,080	Recently Sold
520 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$205,300	3	2	1,084	Off Market
402 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$154,700	2	1	1,018	Off Market
611 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$243,300	3	1.5	1,756	Off Market
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	3	1	1,294	Recently Sold
309 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.16	$143,800	2	1	888	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1952

Living Area

676 sqft

Price/Sqft

$137

About this House

Bring your hammer and paint brush and build sweat equity. Easy one level living floor plan.

501 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 676 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1952. It last sold for $22,253 on Jul 27, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $92,400, with a rent estimate of $1,141/month.

Home Details for 501 E Lexington Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 14, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$11,900
Oct 1, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$11,900 Price decreased by 20%
Aug 20, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$14,900
Jul 27, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Jul 6, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Jan 13, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$664	$48,930

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$229K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$154

$4MoM

Available listings

413

9MoM

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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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 501 E Lexington Ave

What is 501 E Lexington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 501 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is $92,400.
What is the price history for 501 E Lexington Ave?
501 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO last sold in July 2011.
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 $229K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
Does 501 E Lexington Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 501 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 501 E Lexington Ave?
The lot at 501 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).