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 517 E Lexington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 517 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is $145,300 .

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 517 E Lexington Ave?

The lot at 517 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).

Does 517 E Lexington Ave have a garage?

Yes, 517 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO has a garage.

517 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050

OFF MARKET

$145,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,353 sqft

517 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $966/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$145K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$11K (+8.3%)

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 +170% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$146K
August 2026	$145K
July 2026	$148K
June 2026	$148K
May 2026	$149K
April 2026	$147K
March 2026	$142K
February 2026	$134K
January 2026	$128K
2025
December 2025	$128K
November 2025	$131K
October 2025	$131K
September 2025	$132K
August 2025	$135K
July 2025	$138K
June 2025	$135K
May 2025	$134K
April 2025	$137K
March 2025	$135K
February 2025	$126K
January 2025	$129K
2024
December 2024	$131K
November 2024	$131K
October 2024	$129K
September 2024	$126K
August 2024	$132K
July 2024	$137K
June 2024	$138K
May 2024	$136K
April 2024	$136K
March 2024	$130K
February 2024	$126K
January 2024	$125K
2023
December 2023	$125K
November 2023	$121K
October 2023	$123K
September 2023	$127K
August 2023	$128K
July 2023	$129K
June 2023	$128K
May 2023	$128K
April 2023	$125K
March 2023	$122K
February 2023	$119K
January 2023	$121K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$120K
October 2022	$120K
September 2022	$121K
August 2022	$121K
July 2022	$122K
June 2022	$121K
May 2022	$120K
April 2022	$115K
March 2022	$107K
February 2022	$95K
January 2022	$94K
2021
December 2021	$92K
November 2021	$92K
October 2021	$93K
September 2021	$92K
August 2021	$93K
July 2021	$94K
June 2021	$104K
May 2021	$114K
April 2021	$112K
March 2021	$101K
February 2021	$96K
January 2021	$95K
2020
December 2020	$97K
November 2020	$96K
October 2020	$94K
September 2020	$90K
August 2020	$87K
July 2020	$87K
June 2020	$88K
May 2020	$90K
April 2020	$93K
March 2020	$94K
February 2020	$93K
January 2020	$93K
2019
December 2019	$94K
November 2019	$95K
October 2019	$91K
September 2019	$88K
August 2019	$91K
July 2019	$91K
June 2019	$96K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$83K
March 2019	$72K
February 2019	$74K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$72K
November 2018	$77K
October 2018	$76K
September 2018	$71K
August 2018	$74K
July 2018	$79K
June 2018	$75K
May 2018	$77K
April 2018	$71K
March 2018	$63K
February 2018	$62K
January 2018	$68K
2017
December 2017	$66K
November 2017	$66K
October 2017	$66K
September 2017	$64K
August 2017	$64K
July 2017	$52K
June 2017	$54K
May 2017	$55K
April 2017	$58K
March 2017	$57K
February 2017	$58K
January 2017	$55K
2016
December 2016	$59K
November 2016	$56K
October 2016	$56K
September 2016	$54K

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 Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837
606 N Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.56	Single-Family Home	-	04/09/26	2	1	1,194
204 S Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	930
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	05/12/26	2	1.5	1,080

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	0.04	$173,800	4	1	1,321	Off Market
611 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$243,300	3	1.5	1,756	Off Market
515 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$154,900	4	1	2,044	For Sale
521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$158,600	2	1	1,436	Off Market
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	-	2	2	1,433	Recently Sold
614 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$180,900	3	2	1,214	Off Market
423 S Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$170,700	2	1.5	-	Off Market
618 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$128,800	2	1	792	Off Market
617 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$141,300	3	1	960	Off Market
520 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$204,500	3	2	1,084	Off Market
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	3	1	1,294	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1921

Living Area

1,353 sqft

Price/Sqft

$107

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 517 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. 517 E Lexington Ave is in the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64050. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,353 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8276 sqft and was built in 1921.

517 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,353 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1921. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $145,300, with a rent estimate of $1,182/month.

Home Details for 517 E Lexington Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

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: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,221	$89,930

Home facts updated by county records

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.

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Frequently asked questions about 517 E Lexington Ave

What is 517 E Lexington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 517 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is $145,300.
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 517 E Lexington Ave?
The lot at 517 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).
Does 517 E Lexington Ave have a garage?
Yes, 517 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO has a garage.