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 509 E Lexington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 509 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is $189,200 .

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 .

How big is the lot at 509 E Lexington Ave?

The lot at 509 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

509 E Lexington Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Benton

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 sqft

$189,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,229/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$189,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,229/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,560 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$800 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$11K (+5.9%)

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 +166% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$189K
July 2026	$190K
June 2026	$189K
May 2026	$192K
April 2026	$189K
March 2026	$184K
February 2026	$174K
January 2026	$170K
2025
December 2025	$169K
November 2025	$172K
October 2025	$174K
September 2025	$176K
August 2025	$179K
July 2025	$179K
June 2025	$178K
May 2025	$176K
April 2025	$179K
March 2025	$178K
February 2025	$168K
January 2025	$168K
2024
December 2024	$170K
November 2024	$172K
October 2024	$169K
September 2024	$167K
August 2024	$174K
July 2024	$178K
June 2024	$180K
May 2024	$177K
April 2024	$175K
March 2024	$170K
February 2024	$165K
January 2024	$161K
2023
December 2023	$162K
November 2023	$157K
October 2023	$161K
September 2023	$165K
August 2023	$166K
July 2023	$169K
June 2023	$166K
May 2023	$170K
April 2023	$165K
March 2023	$161K
February 2023	$158K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$158K
November 2022	$158K
October 2022	$159K
September 2022	$161K
August 2022	$162K
July 2022	$163K
June 2022	$163K
May 2022	$161K
April 2022	$157K
March 2022	$150K
February 2022	$140K
January 2022	$137K
2021
December 2021	$136K
November 2021	$136K
October 2021	$136K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$136K
July 2021	$137K
June 2021	$134K
May 2021	$130K
April 2021	$127K
March 2021	$117K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$118K
2020
December 2020	$114K
November 2020	$107K
October 2020	$78K
September 2020	$52K
August 2020	$51K
July 2020	$51K
June 2020	$50K
May 2020	$49K
April 2020	$49K
March 2020	$49K
February 2020	$48K
January 2020	$48K
2019
December 2019	$47K
November 2019	$109K
October 2019	$108K
September 2019	$110K
August 2019	$109K
July 2019	$111K
June 2019	$113K
May 2019	$54K
April 2019	$54K
March 2019	$54K
February 2019	$54K
January 2019	$54K
2018
December 2018	$54K
November 2018	$55K
October 2018	$53K
September 2018	$57K
August 2018	$58K
July 2018	$57K
June 2018	$59K
May 2018	$89K
April 2018	$86K
March 2018	$86K
February 2018	$82K
January 2018	$79K
2017
December 2017	$75K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$74K
September 2017	$77K
August 2017	$78K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$72K
April 2017	$66K
March 2017	$71K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$66K
2016
December 2016	$73K
November 2016	$66K
October 2016	$66K
September 2016	$67K
August 2016	$71K

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 Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.06	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
416 E Short Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	09/15/25	5	3	1,463
510 N Westwood Dr, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	3	2	1,566
620 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	08/26/25	3	1	1,266
909 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	07/17/26	3	1.5	2,236
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	1.5	1,132
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150

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
528 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$174,600	4	1	1,321	Off Market
611 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$244,400	3	1.5	1,756	Off Market
521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$161,700	2	1	1,436	Off Market
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	2	2	1,433	Recently Sold
614 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$181,500	3	2	1,214	Off Market
423 S Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$173,800	2	1.5	-	Off Market
618 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$130,500	2	1	792	Off Market
617 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$141,200	3	1	960	Off Market
520 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$205,300	3	2	1,084	Off Market
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	3	1	1,294	Recently Sold
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	Studio	2	-	Recently Sold

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

1921

Living Area

1,560 sqft

Price/Sqft

$121

About this House

This single-family home is located at 509 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. 509 E Lexington Ave is in the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64050. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,560 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8712 sqft and was built in 1921.

509 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,560 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1921. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $189,200, with a rent estimate of $1,552/month.

Home Details for 509 E Lexington Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$53,500
Nov 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$53,500 Price decreased by 3%
Oct 23, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$55,000 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 14, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$56,000
Oct 5, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$56,000 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$57,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 27, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$58,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$59,000
Jun 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,383	$101,830

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

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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 509 E Lexington Ave

What is 509 E Lexington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 509 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is $189,200.
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.
How big is the lot at 509 E Lexington Ave?
The lot at 509 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).