Is parking easy in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say kids play outside

Is Independence, KS dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Independence, KS show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Independence, KS have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Independence, KS quiet?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Independence, KS plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Independence, KS walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Independence, KS walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Independence, KS?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say there are community events

What is 505 E Birch St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 505 E Birch St in Independence, KS is $57,600 .

What is the price history for 505 E Birch St?

505 E Birch St in Independence, KS last sold in March 2024.

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

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

What do residents say about Independence?

Residents describe Independence, KS as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Independence, KS .

How big is the lot at 505 E Birch St?

The lot at 505 E Birch St in Independence, KS is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

Is there a virtual tour of 505 E Birch St?

Yes, a virtual tour of 505 E Birch St in Independence, KS is available.

OFF MARKET

$57,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,216 sqft

505 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301

Est. Refi. Payment $431/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$57.6K

Since last month

$200 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$10K (+21.1%)

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 +46% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$57K
July 2026	$57K
June 2026	$58K
May 2026	$57K
April 2026	$56K
March 2026	$54K
February 2026	$53K
January 2026	$54K
2025
December 2025	$52K
November 2025	$49K
October 2025	$45K
September 2025	$48K
August 2025	$47K
July 2025	$47K
June 2025	$47K
May 2025	$47K
April 2025	$47K
March 2025	$47K
February 2025	$46K
January 2025	$47K
2024
December 2024	$46K
November 2024	$46K
October 2024	$45K
September 2024	$45K
August 2024	$46K
July 2024	$45K
June 2024	$45K
May 2024	$45K
April 2024	$44K
March 2024	$44K
February 2024	$42K
January 2024	$42K
2023
May 2023	$50K
April 2023	$48K
March 2023	$45K
February 2023	$42K
January 2023	$42K
2022
December 2022	$40K
November 2022	$41K
September 2022	$44K
August 2022	$43K
July 2022	$44K
June 2022	$44K
May 2022	$43K
April 2022	$41K
March 2022	$39K
February 2022	$37K
2021
May 2021	$31K
April 2021	$31K
March 2021	$29K
February 2021	$29K
January 2021	$29K
2020
December 2020	$29K
November 2020	$29K
October 2020	$28K
September 2020	$28K
August 2020	$30K
July 2020	$30K
June 2020	$30K
May 2020	$30K
April 2020	$29K
March 2020	$29K
February 2020	$29K
January 2020	$29K
2019
December 2019	$29K
November 2019	$29K
October 2019	$30K
September 2019	$30K
August 2019	$30K
July 2019	$41K
June 2019	$40K
May 2019	$40K
April 2019	$40K
March 2019	$41K
February 2019	$42K
January 2019	$42K
2018
December 2018	$42K
November 2018	$42K
October 2018	$42K
September 2018	$42K
August 2018	$42K
July 2018	$43K
June 2018	$41K
May 2018	$41K
April 2018	$42K
March 2018	$42K
February 2018	$42K
January 2018	$42K
2017
December 2017	$43K
November 2017	$44K
October 2017	$44K
September 2017	$43K
August 2017	$43K
July 2017	$43K
June 2017	$42K
May 2017	$41K
April 2017	$42K
March 2017	$44K
February 2017	$46K
January 2017	$46K
2016
December 2016	$46K
November 2016	$45K
October 2016	$42K
September 2016	$42K
August 2016	$39K

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
509 S 1st St, Independence, KS	0.12	Single-Family Home	-	11/17/25	2	1	800
709 S Park Blvd, Independence, KS	0.12	Single-Family Home	-	09/02/25	2	1	1,470
522 S 2nd St, Independence, KS	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	3	1	1,480
809 S Park Blvd, Independence, KS	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	02/23/26	2	1	900
613 S 4th St, Independence, KS	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	01/08/26	3	2	1,470
308 S 8th St, Independence, KS	0.45	Single-Family Home	-	03/12/26	2	1	822
401 S 2nd St, Independence, KS	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	12/01/25	3	1.5	2,070
518 S 6th St, Independence, KS	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	02/26/26	3	1.5	1,166
522 S 11th St, Independence, KS	0.61	Single-Family Home	-	09/26/25	2	1	1,000
620 S 6th St, Independence, KS	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	12/01/25	3	1.5	1,452

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
509 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301	0.01	$55,800	2	1	1,104	Off Market
513 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301	0.02	$69,700	2	1	1,216	Off Market
408 E Edison St, Independence, KS 67301	0.08	$84,700	2	1.5	1,172	Off Market
415 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301	0.06	$160,000	3	1	1,652	Off Market
504 Charlotte Ave, Independence, KS 67301	0.09	$130,600	3	2	1,732	Off Market
612 S 4th St, Independence, KS 67301	0.09	$56,400	2	1	1,199	Off Market
709 S Park Blvd, Independence, KS 67301	0.12	$128,400	2	1	1,470	Off Market
522 S 2nd St, Independence, KS 67301	0.07	$30,900	3	1	1,480	Off Market
613 S 4th St, Independence, KS 67301	0.13	-	3	2	1,470	Recently Sold
501 S Park Blvd, Independence, KS 67301	0.09	$160,500	4	1.5	1,637	Off Market
607 S 1st St, Independence, KS 67301	0.10	$46,500	2	1	1,018	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 505 E Birch St.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1945

Living Area

1,216 sqft

Price/Sqft

$47

Parking

None

About this House

Bungalow with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Living room and dining room. Wall furnace and window AC. Vinyl siding. Make this your home-sweet-home. If you are an investor,you might want to pair this with 513 E Birch and have 2 properties in the same block.

505 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,216 sqft single-family home built in 1945. It last sold for the $44,000 asking price on Mar 6, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $57,600, with a rent estimate of $1,006/month.

Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago

Listed by Clayton Farlow

Real Estate Center

Bought with: Lori Shaw, (620) 205-7909, George Realtors

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#S47998

Home Details for 505 E Birch St

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1216 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling Heating: Wall FurnaceNo CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, PorchNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: None
Frontage Road Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 0630993104008005.000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $44,000
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Media
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Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: None
School Information High School District: Independence

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1216 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: S47998

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 6, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #S47998	Sold	--
Jan 31, 2024 Source: Southeast Kansas MLS #47998	Pending	$44,000
Jan 25, 2024 Source: Southeast Kansas MLS #47998	Listed For Sale	$44,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$47,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Sale-to-List Price

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Available listings

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Around this home

Eisenhower Elementary School
PK-2
Public
323 Students
Independence School District
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
There are so many opportunities in Independence. Eisenhower is K through 2nd grade. They excel at drop off/pick up. They keep students engaged through various activities and challenges during the month. They do a monthly assembly that anyone can attend. They encourage parents to participate in holiday events, birthdays, and special things like Monday mornings reading one month or game day toward the end of the school year. They have really grasped the modern era of education and communication. I love that my daughter's teacher has a Facebook group for their class, and I can get updates and photos. It also makes it easier to interact with other students; parent(s). They are very patient and kind at IKE. I would say the only lacking is a bit more diversity in the younger classes, but that isn't exactly something the school can fix.
Parent Review
1y ago
3 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Independence

At least 37 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say parking is easy
87 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say car is needed
68 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say it's dog friendly
62 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say there are sidewalks
57 % Say neighbors are friendly
57 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
41 % Say there's wildlife
41 % Say streets are well-lit
39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Tina Wyckoff
Resident
10mo ago
"Love this neighborhood and town. Nice to walk in the park. People are friendly. Close to the River and ball fields "
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Leandro-191993
Resident
2y ago
"I think is great and a fanstastic place to have a family. Beautiful houses and historical. Great place "
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Darline J.
Prev. Resident
2y ago
"I grew up here and it seems the price of things has gone up for this small town it used to be safe. I still visit because my mom and dad live in Independence, and I would love to move back but would it be safe. for my 2 granddaughters "
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Annabelhammer
Resident
6y ago
"Neewollah is always fun and the iNge festival. There’s not a lot else though. It gets pretty boring "
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Sean_lofgren
Resident
6y ago
"We have downtown movie nights, farmers market, neewollah, Christmas parades, veterans celebrations, and a lot of community events "
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Sullivan S.
Resident
6y ago
"I was born and raised here and I wouldn’t think twice about safety here in this town. This town is pretty underrated when it comes to small towns, it’s home, and more people should give it a chance."
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Sbrownpayne
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"Neighborhoods are safe. People are friendly. Schools are high-quality and close by. This community has a annual festival called me a wall that is awesome it is the last two weekends of October it’s for Halloween spelled backwards."
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Blackburnkayli
Resident
7y ago
"I’ve loved in this area of Kansas for 18 years and for the most part I have loved every second of it. Indy is a small town with a huge heart and a super cool downtown area and events."
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Nicole J.
Resident
8y ago
"I live in the country so dogs not always penned up and more room to run. a dog park is on Park st. but frequently see owners out walking their dogs."
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Nicole J.
Resident
8y ago
"I grew up here and just returned after 30 yrs. Same friendly caring community. Some things don't change"
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Lilmama212000
Resident
8y ago
"I've lived here for two years and the neighbors are nosey and stay in everyone's business. The park and ball field are both in walking distance. It's a decent place to live would be great if had good neighbors "
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Alyssa T.
Resident
8y ago
"I have lived in this area for almost 4 years and I always see people outside hanging out or walking the area with their dogs and kids!"
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Lilmama212000
Resident
8y ago
"I've lived here for a couple years and it's a very peaceful and calm neighbor hood. My children can play in our yard and are safe. "
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Frequently asked questions about 505 E Birch St

What is 505 E Birch St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 505 E Birch St in Independence, KS is $57,600.
What is the price history for 505 E Birch St?
505 E Birch St in Independence, KS last sold in March 2024.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Independence?
Residents describe Independence, KS as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Independence, KS.
How big is the lot at 505 E Birch St?
The lot at 505 E Birch St in Independence, KS is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).
Is there a virtual tour of 505 E Birch St?
Yes, a virtual tour of 505 E Birch St in Independence, KS is available.