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 508 E Sea Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 508 E Sea Ave in Independence, MO is $165,600 .

What is the price history for 508 E Sea Ave?

508 E Sea Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2008.

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 508 E Sea Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 508 E Sea Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$165,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
720 sqft

508 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,163/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$166K

Since last month

$3K (-1.7%)

Since last year

$35K (-17.5%)

Since last sale

$93K (+126.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +153% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$166K
September 2026	$168K
August 2026	$169K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$170K
May 2026	$175K
April 2026	$172K
March 2026	$207K
February 2026	$208K
January 2026	$203K
2025
December 2025	$204K
November 2025	$209K
October 2025	$209K
September 2025	$201K
August 2025	$203K
July 2025	$207K
June 2025	$193K
May 2025	$201K
April 2025	$196K
March 2025	$197K
February 2025	$189K
January 2025	$191K
2024
December 2024	$197K
November 2024	$199K
October 2024	$194K
September 2024	$188K
August 2024	$190K
2021
September 2021	$127K
August 2021	$126K
July 2021	$128K
June 2021	$129K
May 2021	$126K
April 2021	$124K
March 2021	$111K
February 2021	$108K
January 2021	$104K
2020
December 2020	$111K
November 2020	$106K
October 2020	$138K
September 2020	$142K
August 2020	$90K
July 2020	$83K
June 2020	$84K
May 2020	$87K
April 2020	$90K
March 2020	$92K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$92K
2019
December 2019	$91K
November 2019	$100K
October 2019	$105K
September 2019	$105K
August 2019	$105K
July 2019	$104K
June 2019	$101K
May 2019	$99K
April 2019	$95K
March 2019	$92K
February 2019	$90K
January 2019	$92K
2018
December 2018	$93K
November 2018	$93K
October 2018	$90K
September 2018	$93K
August 2018	$95K
July 2018	$93K
June 2018	$95K
May 2018	$97K
April 2018	$92K
March 2018	$91K
February 2018	$89K
January 2018	$87K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$88K
October 2017	$87K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$80K
July 2017	$75K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$76K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$74K
February 2017	$74K
January 2017	$72K
2016
December 2016	$68K
November 2016	$68K
October 2016	$66K

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
510 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.00	-	-	-	-	Off Market
506 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	-	3	1	1,496	Off Market
506 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$181,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
824 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	2	1	720	Off Market
822 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$177,700	2	1	720	Off Market
822 S Emery St #824, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	2	1	720	Off Market
900 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
829 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
831 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
827 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
827 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$141,500	2	1	888	Off Market
829 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
817 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
825 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
816 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$149,400	2	1	732	Off Market
901 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$341,200	8	5	1,896	Off Market
910 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$174,300	4	1	2,244	Off Market
901 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$139,100	2	1	824	Off Market
819 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$119,300	2	1	798	Off Market
823 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Apartment

Built in 1964

720 sqft

$230/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Fenced backyardGarage door openerLvp floors throughoutCentral airLots of lightSpacious bedroom closets

Lots of light in this unit! LVP floors throughout, central air, blinds, new kitchen and bath, washer and dryer provided. Spacious bedroom closets. Kitchen appliances included: refrigerator, electric stove/oven, garbage disposal, microwave, dishwasher. Walk-out sliding windows to shared, fenced backyard. One car garage with garage door opener provided, two assigned parking spaces outside.

- Trash service provided.
- Electric, gas, water/sewer, lawn care, and snow removal are the responsibility of the tenant.
- Renters insurance is required. Landlord must be put on policy as interested party.
- Pet restrictions apply (breed restrictions, vet check, meet & greet required, 2 pet limit) Non-refundable pet fee of $300/pet and monthly fee of $25/pet.
- No smoking inside.
- First and last month's rent due at lease signing.

Other criteria:
- Combined household income must be 3 times the rent.
- Previous rental history: no ongoing or landlord judgments or evictions past 5 years.
- Criminal background: case by case basis
- No section 8/housing vouchers.

508 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 sqft apartment in Benton, built in 1964. It was last sold on Feb 13, 2008. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2021 with an asking price of $900 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 16, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $165,600, with a rent estimate of $970/month.

Home Details for 508 E Sea Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7841 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 16, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Sep 11, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$900
Jan 29, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$700
Dec 28, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$700
Feb 13, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,616	$119,020

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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67% say there's holiday spirit
42% say neighbors are friendly
41% say there are sidewalks

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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

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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
8y 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 508 E Sea Ave

What is 508 E Sea Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 508 E Sea Ave in Independence, MO is $165,600.
What is the price history for 508 E Sea Ave?
508 E Sea Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2008.
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 508 E Sea Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 508 E Sea Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.