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 518 S Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 518 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is $110,100 .

What is the price history for 518 S Brookside Ave?

518 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2024.

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.

Does 518 S Brookside Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 518 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 518 S Brookside Ave?

The lot at 518 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.15 acres (6,727 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$110,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

518 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Est. Refi. Payment $747/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$110K

Since last month

$1K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$16K (+16.6%)

Since last sale

$97K (+669%)

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 +179% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$112K
July 2026	$113K
June 2026	$115K
May 2026	$115K
April 2026	$110K
March 2026	$94K
February 2026	$97K
January 2026	$112K
2025
December 2025	$111K
November 2025	$116K
October 2025	$116K
September 2025	$111K
August 2025	$96K
July 2025	$86K
June 2025	$88K
May 2025	$87K
April 2025	$87K
March 2025	$87K
February 2025	$85K
January 2025	$85K
2024
December 2024	$85K
November 2024	$85K
October 2024	$86K
September 2024	$87K
August 2024	$87K
July 2024	$86K
June 2024	$87K
May 2024	$86K
April 2024	$87K
March 2024	$86K
February 2024	$86K
January 2024	$80K
2023
December 2023	$93K
November 2023	$100K
October 2023	$100K
September 2023	$96K
August 2023	$114K
July 2023	$114K
June 2023	$112K
May 2023	$115K
April 2023	$112K
March 2023	$109K
February 2023	$106K
January 2023	$106K
2022
December 2022	$105K
November 2022	$106K
October 2022	$106K
September 2022	$108K
August 2022	$110K
July 2022	$111K
June 2022	$111K
May 2022	$109K
April 2022	$98K
March 2022	$81K
February 2022	$65K
January 2022	$59K
2021
December 2021	$57K
November 2021	$56K
October 2021	$57K
September 2021	$55K
August 2021	$55K
July 2021	$55K
June 2021	$55K
May 2021	$55K
April 2021	$55K
March 2021	$54K
February 2021	$52K
January 2021	$51K
2020
December 2020	$50K
November 2020	$50K
October 2020	$49K
September 2020	$48K
August 2020	$48K
June 2020	$44K
May 2020	$44K
April 2020	$44K
March 2020	$44K
February 2020	$43K
January 2020	$43K
2019
December 2019	$42K
November 2019	$42K
October 2019	$42K
September 2019	$42K
August 2019	$42K
July 2019	$42K
June 2019	$42K
May 2019	$42K
April 2019	$42K
March 2019	$41K
February 2019	$41K
January 2019	$41K
2018
December 2018	$41K
November 2018	$41K
October 2018	$46K
September 2018	$48K
August 2018	$53K
July 2018	$51K
June 2018	$51K
May 2018	$55K
April 2018	$55K
March 2018	$49K
February 2018	$48K
January 2018	$48K
2017
December 2017	$48K
November 2017	$50K
October 2017	$50K
September 2017	$50K
August 2017	$51K
July 2017	$51K
June 2017	$47K
May 2017	$50K
April 2017	$50K
March 2017	$48K
February 2017	$44K
January 2017	$40K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$36K
October 2016	$36K
September 2016	$37K
August 2016	$40K

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	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	10/07/25	3	1	1,185
536 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	06/09/26	3	1	1,144
128 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	11/24/25	3	1	884
534 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	4	1	1,176
566 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	03/16/26	2	1	940
107 N Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	04/27/26	3	2	934
420 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	3	1	1,094

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
522-524 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$197,900	2	2	1,464	Off Market
526 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$219,500	3	3.5	1,642	For Sale
530 S Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	-	-	-	-	Off Market
531 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.06	$171,200	3	2	1,133	Off Market
537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.09	$170,400	3	1	1,185	Off Market
548 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.11	$77,500	2	1	875	Off Market
547 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.12	$135,300	2	1	1,678	Off Market
551 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.13	$112,900	Studio	1	-	Off Market
546 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.19	$205,900	4	2	1,599	Off Market
146 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.23	$170,500	3	1	1,333	Off Market
411 S Tennessee Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.24	$122,100	3	1	918	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 518 S Brookside Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1921

Living Area

1,008 sqft

Price/Sqft

$109

HOA

None

About this House

Brand new roof! Great investment property or first home. Current tenants have been there for many years and will be moving out by 12/31/23. Tenant will be home and will open the door for showings, please allow as much time as possible when scheduling. Being sold as-is, inspections welcome. Owner/Agent

518 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1921. It last sold for the $85,000 asking price on Feb 13, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $110,100, with a rent estimate of $1,325/month.

Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago

Listed by Gabrielle Wallace, (816) 379-6097

Kansas City Regional Homes Inc

Bought with: Gina Gautieri, (816) 405-2518, Platinum Realty LLC

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2465279

Home Details for 518 S Brookside Ave

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1008 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: PorchNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Other
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1008

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 14830094300000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $85,000

Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: Washington Park
School Information High School District: Independence

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1008 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6727 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business
Business Information Ownership: Investor

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2465279Attribution Contact: 816-379-6097Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1008

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 13, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	Sold	--
Feb 1, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	Pending	$85,000
Jan 22, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	PriceChange	$85,000 Price decreased by 8%
Jan 17, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	Pending	$91,900
Jan 16, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	PendingToActive	$91,900
Jan 14, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	Pending	$91,900
Jan 8, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	PriceChange	$91,900 Price decreased by 7%
Dec 29, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	PriceChange	$99,000 Price decreased by 10%
Dec 4, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2465279	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Oct 31, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2455794	ListingRemoved
Sep 26, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2455794	PriceChange	$99,000 Price decreased by 10%
Sep 21, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2455794	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Aug 10, 2020 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2229708	Sold	--
Jul 11, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$49,900
Jul 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$49,900
Nov 27, 2018 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2129510	Sold	--
Oct 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$50,000
Sep 12, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$50,000
Oct 15, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	--
May 5, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Nov 8, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$884	$63,590

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 518 S Brookside Ave

What is 518 S Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 518 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is $110,100.
What is the price history for 518 S Brookside Ave?
518 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2024.
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.
Does 518 S Brookside Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 518 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 518 S Brookside Ave?
The lot at 518 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.15 acres (6,727 sq ft).