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 505 E Kansas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 505 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is $96,600 .

What is the price history for 505 E Kansas Ave?

505 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO last sold in June 2014.

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 505 E Kansas Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 505 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 505 E Kansas Ave?

The lot at 505 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

505 E Kansas Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Benton

2 Beds
1 Bath
754 sqft

$96,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $665/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$96,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $665/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

754 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$96.6K

Since last month

$2K (+2.5%)

Since last year

$5K (+5%)

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 +357% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$99K
July 2026	$97K
June 2026	$96K
May 2026	$97K
April 2026	$94K
March 2026	$98K
February 2026	$95K
January 2026	$85K
2025
December 2025	$87K
November 2025	$90K
October 2025	$88K
September 2025	$89K
August 2025	$94K
July 2025	$96K
June 2025	$96K
May 2025	$92K
April 2025	$99K
March 2025	$97K
February 2025	$93K
January 2025	$97K
2024
December 2024	$95K
November 2024	$98K
October 2024	$91K
September 2024	$89K
August 2024	$98K
July 2024	$97K
June 2024	$96K
May 2024	$93K
April 2024	$93K
March 2024	$85K
February 2024	$82K
January 2024	$80K
2023
December 2023	$79K
November 2023	$77K
October 2023	$78K
September 2023	$81K
August 2023	$80K
July 2023	$82K
June 2023	$80K
May 2023	$81K
April 2023	$79K
March 2023	$78K
February 2023	$82K
January 2023	$88K
2022
December 2022	$86K
November 2022	$87K
October 2022	$87K
September 2022	$87K
August 2022	$87K
July 2022	$90K
June 2022	$90K
May 2022	$89K
April 2022	$87K
March 2022	$85K
February 2022	$82K
January 2022	$79K
2021
December 2021	$78K
November 2021	$77K
October 2021	$78K
September 2021	$78K
August 2021	$78K
July 2021	$80K
June 2021	$80K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$84K
March 2021	$78K
February 2021	$75K
January 2021	$75K
2020
December 2020	$75K
November 2020	$76K
October 2020	$70K
September 2020	$67K
August 2020	$65K
July 2020	$65K
June 2020	$62K
May 2020	$58K
April 2020	$57K
March 2020	$56K
February 2020	$57K
January 2020	$56K
2019
December 2019	$55K
November 2019	$52K
September 2019	$51K
August 2019	$51K
July 2019	$50K
June 2019	$52K
May 2019	$55K
April 2019	$54K
March 2019	$55K
February 2019	$57K
January 2019	$58K
2018
December 2018	$62K
November 2018	$59K
October 2018	$62K
September 2018	$60K
August 2018	$63K
July 2018	$61K
June 2018	$54K
May 2018	$52K
April 2018	$50K
March 2018	$50K
February 2018	$47K
January 2018	$48K
2017
December 2017	$45K
November 2017	$46K
October 2017	$44K
September 2017	$38K
August 2017	$36K
July 2017	$31K
June 2017	$28K
May 2017	$23K
April 2017	$23K
March 2017	$23K
February 2017	$23K
January 2017	$22K
2016
December 2016	$22K
November 2016	$22K
October 2016	$22K
September 2016	$22K
August 2016	$22K

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
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
203-209 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	11/19/25	2	1	786
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	05/12/26	2	1.5	1,080
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.45	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
605 E Nettleton Ave, Independence, MO	0.59	Single-Family Home	-	02/13/26	2	1	720

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
528 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$174,000	4	1	1,321	Off Market
521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$162,300	2	1	1,436	Off Market
520 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$203,700	3	2	1,084	Off Market
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	3	1	1,294	Recently Sold
423 S Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$172,900	2	1.5	-	Off Market
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	Studio	2	-	Recently Sold
614 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$180,600	3	2	1,214	Off Market
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	-	4	2	1,500	Recently Sold
611 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$243,600	3	1.5	1,756	Off Market
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	2	1	1,150	Recently Sold
618 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$130,100	2	1	792	Off Market
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	-	2	2	1,433	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 505 E Kansas Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Living Area

754 sqft

Price/Sqft

$128

About this House

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!! Two bedroom bungalow within walking distance to shops. With a little work it will make a comfortable home or a great rental. Property is being sold in as-is condition. Seller encourages inspections but will make no repairs.

505 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 754 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1910. It last sold for $0 on Jun 5, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $96,600, with a rent estimate of $1,113/month.

Home Details for 505 E Kansas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: VinylPatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 5, 2014 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1857247	Sold	--
Dec 14, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$25,000 Price decreased by 10%
Nov 13, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$27,900 Price decreased by 7%
Nov 2, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$30,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$700	$51,570

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
Other Review
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 505 E Kansas Ave

What is 505 E Kansas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 505 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is $96,600.
What is the price history for 505 E Kansas Ave?
505 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO last sold in June 2014.
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 505 E Kansas Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 505 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 505 E Kansas Ave?
The lot at 505 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).