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 Short Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 509 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $317,300 .

What is the price history for 509 E Short Ave?

509 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in April 2024.

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

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

What's the median sale price in Independence?

The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.

Does 509 E Short Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 509 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

$317,300

Trulia Estimate

Studio
2 Baths

509 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $2,136/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$317K

Since last month

$8K (+2.7%)

Since last year

$7K (+2.3%)

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 +5% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$317K
September 2026	$307K
August 2026	$309K
July 2026	$320K
June 2026	$316K
May 2026	$327K
April 2026	$318K
March 2026	$309K
February 2026	$308K
January 2026	$300K
2025
December 2025	$313K
November 2025	$313K
October 2025	$314K
September 2025	$310K
August 2025	$310K
July 2025	$307K
June 2025	$315K
May 2025	$312K
April 2025	$313K
March 2025	$311K
February 2025	$303K
January 2025	$304K
2024
December 2024	$305K
November 2024	$305K
October 2024	$307K
September 2024	$310K
August 2024	$312K
July 2024	$309K
June 2024	$310K
May 2024	$308K
April 2024	$307K
March 2024	$301K

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	Bath	Sqft
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.12	Multi-Family Home	-	07/29/26	2	-
719 E College St, Independence, MO	0.74	Multi-Family Home	-	04/07/26	1	-
419 N Main St, Independence, MO	0.62	Multi-Family Home	-	07/01/26	3	-
1536/1538 S Baker Cir, Independence, MO	0.65	Multi-Family Home	-	01/30/26	1	-
809 N Spring St, Independence, MO	0.97	Multi-Family Home	-	10/02/26	3	-
1312 N Main St, Independence, MO	1.22	Multi-Family Home	-	12/05/25	2	-
703 N Frandsen Rd, Independence, MO	0.99	Multi-Family Home	-	08/18/26	1	-
14832 E Nickell Ave, Independence, MO	1.16	Multi-Family Home	-	02/19/26	2	-
1000 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	1.08	Multi-Family Home	-	07/30/26	3	-
1420 & 1422 S Haden Ct, Independence, MO	0.61	Multi-Family Home	-	02/19/26	-	-

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 Short Ave #A, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$327,100	3	1	1,000	Off Market
509 E Short Ave #B, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$171,800	2	1	1,050	Off Market
505 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$258,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
505 E Short Ave #A, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$291,500	6	2	1,914	Off Market
505 E Short Ave #B, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	3	1	940	Off Market
513 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$204,600	Studio	-	1,421	Off Market
417 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$142,900	3	1	1,280	Off Market
407 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$154,800	3	2	1,488	Off Market
407 S Hocker St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$134,900	2	1	-	Off Market
517 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$165,300	2	1	1,677	Off Market
400-402 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64055	0.04	$314,700	Studio	3	-	Off Market
400 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
403 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$140,400	3	1	1,010	Off Market
411 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$129,600	3	1	950	Off Market
329 S Hocker Ave #F, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	2	1	918	Off Market
329 S Hocker Ave #R, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	3	2	918	Off Market
329 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$183,600	2	1	918	Off Market
519 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$135,100	2	1	-	Off Market
514 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$122,600	2	1	720	Off Market
512 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$132,500	2	1	720	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 2006

0.33 acre lot

Attached Garage

About this House

What's unique:Fresh paint

2006 Built Large Whole Duplex, Each unit has 3 bed 1 bath with a Huge Unfinished Basement with Egress Window for possible 4th bedroom and Bath in Basement! Fresh paint and Appliances in the Vacant Unit make it Rent Ready for an Investor or Owner Occupant Ready for a First Time Home buyer!! Collect Rent on one side to help pay your mortgage while you live on the other!! Current Tenant Pays $1100 a month

509 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a studio, 2 bathroom multi-family in Benton, built in 2006. It was last sold on Apr 19, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $317,300, with a rent estimate of $1,565/month.

Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago

Listed by Christopher Kelly, (816) 726-9424

Platinum Realty LLC

Bought with: Mike Cooper, (816) 830-1166, RE/MAX Premier Properties

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2478589

Home Details for 509 E Short Ave

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bathrooms: 2
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Ind Heat And AirAppliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Electric Oven, Ind Water HeatersDishwasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking: Attached,Garage,Off Street
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2006
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex
Building Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 26240283200000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $299,900
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Funding

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: Hocker Homestead
School Information High School District: Independence

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2478589Attribution Contact: 816-726-9424

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 19, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2478589	Sold	--
Mar 26, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2478589	Pending	$299,900
Mar 21, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2478589	Listed For Sale	$299,900
Mar 31, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2304087	Sold	--
Aug 20, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$99,900
Aug 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$99,900 Price decreased by 17%
Jul 30, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$119,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$233K

$2.5KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$148

$3MoM

Available listings

416

27MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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 509 E Short Ave

What is 509 E Short Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 509 E Short Ave in Independence, MO is $317,300.
What is the price history for 509 E Short Ave?
509 E Short Ave in Independence, MO last sold in April 2024.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Independence?
The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.
Does 509 E Short Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 509 E Short Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.