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

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.

What do residents say about the Benton neighborhood?

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

What are the closest schools to 505 E Short Ave #B?

The closest schools to 505 E Short Ave #B in Independence, MO are Bingham Middle School (rated 3/10), Bridger Middle School (Elementary, rated 7/10), Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10).

OFF MARKET

3 Beds
1 Bath
940 sqft

505 E Short Ave #B, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Home Value

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Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
509 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$315,500	Studio	2	-	Off Market
407 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$157,300	3	2	1,488	Off Market
400-402 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64055	0.05	$322,700	Studio	3	-	Off Market
446 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$178,200	3	1	936	Off Market
426 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
454 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$191,800	3	2	-	Off Market
416 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$128,100	5	3	1,463	Off Market
412 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$160,500	3	1	822	Off Market
417 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$145,000	2	1	846	For Sale
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	-	Studio	2	-	Recently Sold
447 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64050	0.17	$144,300	2	1	-	Off Market
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	-	3	1	1,294	Recently Sold

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Apartment

Living Area

940 sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

This apartment is located at 505 E Short Ave #B, Independence, MO. 505 E Short Ave #B is in the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64050. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 940 sqft of floor space.

505 E Short Ave #B, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 940 sqft apartment in Benton. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2022 with an asking price of $995 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 16, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,199/month.

Home Details for 505 E Short Ave #B

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 16, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	ListingRemoved
Sep 21, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	Listed For Rent	$995
May 4, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	ListingRemoved
Apr 27, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	Listed For Rent	$995

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
9 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Benton

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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 Short Ave #B

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.
What do residents say about the Benton neighborhood?
Residents describe the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Benton, Independence.
What are the closest schools to 505 E Short Ave #B?
The closest schools to 505 E Short Ave #B in Independence, MO are Bingham Middle School (rated 3/10), Bridger Middle School (Elementary, rated 7/10), Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10).