Is a car needed in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's wildlife

Does Mount Washington, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Mount Washington, Independence, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Mount Washington, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is the price history for 515 S Evanston Ave?

515 S Evanston Ave in Independence, MO last sold in July 2026.

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 are the closest schools to 515 S Evanston Ave?

The closest schools to 515 S Evanston Ave in Independence, MO are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School (rated 6/10), Fairmount Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Van Horn High School (rated 3/10).

How big is the lot at 515 S Evanston Ave?

The lot at 515 S Evanston Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (6,970 sq ft).

SOLD

JUL 27, 2026

$14,540

Tax assessed value

1 Bed
1 Bath
686 sqft

515 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Home Value

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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
541 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	06/18/26	1	1	710
566 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO	0.12	Single-Family Home	-	03/16/26	2	1	940
212 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	02/19/26	2	1	704
230 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	05/29/26	2	1	756
536 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	06/09/26	3	1	1,144
534 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	4	1	1,176
726 S Hawthorne Ave, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	12/05/25	2	1	872
10119 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	2	1	864
128 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	11/24/25	3	1	884

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
9707 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$38,500	-	-	-	For Sale
521 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.06	$163,600	3	1.5	1,040	Off Market
534 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.07	-	4	1	1,176	Recently Sold
536 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	-	3	1	1,144	Recently Sold
547 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.10	$169,100	3	1	1,326	Off Market
9525 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.11	$159,300	2	1.5	2,500	Off Market
566 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.12	-	2	1	940	Recently Sold
568 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.13	$157,100	3	1	1,080	Off Market
558 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.15	-	2	1.5	1,460	Recently Sold
574 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.15	$133,800	3	1	1,022	Off Market
10033 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.16	$60,000	4	2	1,267	For Sale
575 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.17	$138,100	2	2	1,430	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1895

686 sqft

$3/sqft

About this House

A home for $20,000? My car costs more than that! We need to move this investment special- Great cash flow opportunity! Bring all offers<br/><br/>Brokered and Advertised by: Chartwell Realty<br/>Listing Agent: Mitch Young<br/>

515 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 686 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1895. It last sold for $1,719 on Jul 27, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $866/month.

Home Details for 515 S Evanston Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1895
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $3/sqft

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6970 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 27, 2026 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Dec 2, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Aug 7, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$20,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$14,540

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

Fairmount Elementary School
PK-5
Public
313 Students
Independence 30 School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
As former student here I can confirm it’s not the best but still ok but one major issue is the lack of space in the school and not providing enough materials for the teachers.
Other Review
7mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Mount Washington

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say car is needed
78 % Say parking is easy
73 % Say yards are well-kept
70 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say there's wildlife
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say it's dog friendly
33 % Say neighbors are friendly
26 % Say it's quiet
23 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
21 % Say there are sidewalks
15 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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4y ago
"it's a very welcoming and friendly neighborhood. I know all my neighbors and have personally never had a problem with the neighborhood itself."
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Trulia User
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5y ago
"It doesn't have any events in the area. You have to drive to do anything for interment. Would be nice to have something in the neighborhood to meet people. "
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kjohns
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7y ago
"easy access to highway allowing drive north, south, downtown or to eastern suburbs quick and painless"
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Rae n.
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8y ago
"my neighbors are very hateful and nosey, they snub ya. other than the closest neighbors I have the neighborhood isn't bad "
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Frequently asked questions about 515 S Evanston Ave

What is the price history for 515 S Evanston Ave?
515 S Evanston Ave in Independence, MO last sold in July 2026.
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 are the closest schools to 515 S Evanston Ave?
The closest schools to 515 S Evanston Ave in Independence, MO are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School (rated 6/10), Fairmount Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Van Horn High School (rated 3/10).
How big is the lot at 515 S Evanston Ave?
The lot at 515 S Evanston Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (6,970 sq ft).