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 516 S Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 516 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is $91,300 .

What is the price history for 516 S Brookside Ave?

516 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2017.

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 516 S Brookside Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 516 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 516 S Brookside Ave?

The lot at 516 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$91,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft

516 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Est. Refi. Payment $674/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$91.3K

Since last month

$2K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$8K (-8%)

Since last sale

$46K (+102.9%)

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 +57% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$91K
September 2026	$91K
August 2026	$93K
July 2026	$92K
June 2026	$96K
May 2026	$98K
April 2026	$93K
March 2026	$91K
February 2026	$90K
January 2026	$99K
2025
December 2025	$96K
November 2025	$96K
October 2025	$97K
September 2025	$99K
August 2025	$97K
July 2025	$99K
June 2025	$100K
May 2025	$101K
April 2025	$100K
March 2025	$95K
February 2025	$97K
January 2025	$96K
2024
December 2024	$95K
November 2024	$97K
October 2024	$98K
September 2024	$96K
August 2024	$106K
July 2024	$105K
June 2024	$104K
May 2024	$104K
April 2024	$103K
March 2024	$98K
February 2024	$95K
January 2024	$92K
2023
December 2023	$94K
November 2023	$91K
October 2023	$91K
September 2023	$93K
August 2023	$94K
July 2023	$97K
June 2023	$96K
May 2023	$94K
April 2023	$92K
March 2023	$90K
February 2023	$95K
January 2023	$98K
2022
December 2022	$97K
November 2022	$98K
October 2022	$99K
September 2022	$100K
August 2022	$101K
July 2022	$103K
June 2022	$102K
May 2022	$99K
April 2022	$97K
March 2022	$94K
February 2022	$91K
January 2022	$89K
2021
December 2021	$87K
November 2021	$85K
October 2021	$84K
September 2021	$85K
August 2021	$84K
July 2021	$83K
June 2021	$77K
May 2021	$70K
April 2021	$66K
March 2021	$67K
February 2021	$67K
January 2021	$67K
2020
December 2020	$67K
November 2020	$65K
October 2020	$63K
September 2020	$60K
August 2020	$60K
July 2020	$59K
June 2020	$58K
May 2020	$56K
April 2020	$55K
March 2020	$55K
February 2020	$54K
January 2020	$54K
2019
December 2019	$52K
November 2019	$53K
October 2019	$53K
September 2019	$53K
August 2019	$53K
July 2019	$53K
June 2019	$53K
May 2019	$52K
April 2019	$52K
March 2019	$52K
February 2019	$52K
January 2019	$52K
2018
December 2018	$52K
November 2018	$51K
October 2018	$51K
September 2018	$51K
August 2018	$51K
July 2018	$50K
June 2018	$50K
May 2018	$50K
April 2018	$50K
March 2018	$49K
February 2018	$49K
January 2018	$48K
2017
December 2017	$48K
November 2017	$47K
October 2017	$47K
September 2017	$46K
August 2017	$46K
July 2017	$46K
June 2017	$46K
May 2017	$46K
April 2017	$46K
March 2017	$45K
February 2017	$45K
January 2017	$52K
2016
December 2016	$35K
November 2016	$32K
October 2016	$58K

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
537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	10/07/25	3	1	1,185
8806 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	12/17/25	2	1	908
566 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	03/16/26	2	1	940
8727 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	03/11/26	2	1	1,320
578 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	04/15/26	3	1	990
128 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	11/24/25	3	1	884
536 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	06/09/26	3	1	1,144
146 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	04/24/26	3	1	1,156
8803 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	07/06/26	3	1	1,256
532 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO	0.58	Single-Family Home	-	09/28/26	2	1	1,156

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
527 S Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$83,200	2	1	864	Off Market
514 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$89,500	2	1	1,020	Off Market
520 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$122,200	4	2	1,584	Off Market
518 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$110,200	3	1	1,008	Off Market
522 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$66,700	2	1	776	Off Market
512 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$108,300	3	2	1,025	Off Market
525 S Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$91,800	2	1	840	Off Market
524 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$111,400	2	1	1,284	Off Market
510 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$86,500	2	1	816	Off Market
522-524 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$194,700	2	2	1,464	Off Market
519 S Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$70,500	2	1	872	Off Market
508 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$69,900	1	1	841	Off Market
526 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$204,500	2	1	821	Off Market
517 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$90,900	2	1	1,008	Off Market
519 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$210,400	4	2	1,971	Off Market
528 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$108,900	2	1	1,096	Off Market
506 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$69,900	2	1	729	Off Market
517 S Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
515 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$46,000	1	1	599	Off Market
521 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$140,000	4	2	1,735	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1922

960 sqft

$95/sqft

About this House

Must see!! Bring an offer!! Newer Roof, Gutters, Fencing, Deck, Front Porch and Windows on the outside! Newer Electric, HVAC, Hot Water, Garbage disposal, and light fixtures inside! Redone wood floors throughout. Huge double lot. Great for an investor or for a First Time Home Buyer!

516 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1922. It was last sold on Feb 18, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2019 with an asking price of $750 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 28, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $91,300, with a rent estimate of $1,097/month.

Home Details for 516 S Brookside Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, PantryCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: MetalLawnPorch
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 28, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$750
Sep 27, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$750
Jun 29, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$650
Jun 2, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$650
Feb 18, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Feb 4, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$55,500
Jan 19, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$55,500
May 12, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$59,900
May 3, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$59,900 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 5, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$63,000 Price decreased by 3%
Feb 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$65,000 Price decreased by 13%
Feb 20, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$74,950 Price decreased by 5%
Dec 26, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$937	$67,440

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

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.
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8mo ago
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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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"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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"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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"easy access to highway allowing drive north, south, downtown or to eastern suburbs quick and painless"
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"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 516 S Brookside Ave

What is 516 S Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 516 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is $91,300.
What is the price history for 516 S Brookside Ave?
516 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2017.
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 516 S Brookside Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 516 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 516 S Brookside Ave?
The lot at 516 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).