Is parking easy in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there's wildlife

Is Fairmount, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Fairmount, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Does Fairmount, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Fairmount, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's quiet

Is Fairmount, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 31% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Fairmount, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say there are community events

What is 518 S Cedar Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 518 S Cedar Ave in Independence, MO is $137,000 .

What is the price history for 518 S Cedar Ave?

518 S Cedar Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2018.

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 Cedar Ave have air conditioning?

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

How big is the lot at 518 S Cedar Ave?

The lot at 518 S Cedar Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.24 acres (10,454 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$137,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,376 sqft

518 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Fairmount

Est. Refi. Payment $919/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$137K

Since last month

$2K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$8K (+5.9%)

Since last sale

$81K (+145.2%)

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 +187% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$137K
August 2026	$137K
July 2026	$136K
June 2026	$139K
May 2026	$139K
April 2026	$135K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$127K
January 2026	$124K
2025
December 2025	$122K
November 2025	$126K
October 2025	$126K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$130K
July 2025	$133K
June 2025	$134K
May 2025	$133K
April 2025	$134K
March 2025	$130K
February 2025	$128K
January 2025	$125K
2024
December 2024	$128K
November 2024	$129K
October 2024	$134K
September 2024	$131K
August 2024	$135K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$132K
May 2024	$135K
April 2024	$134K
March 2024	$131K
February 2024	$127K
January 2024	$124K
2023
December 2023	$125K
November 2023	$125K
October 2023	$125K
September 2023	$127K
August 2023	$127K
July 2023	$126K
June 2023	$123K
May 2023	$125K
April 2023	$122K
March 2023	$119K
February 2023	$116K
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$117K
November 2022	$118K
October 2022	$119K
September 2022	$119K
August 2022	$120K
July 2022	$120K
June 2022	$118K
May 2022	$116K
April 2022	$111K
March 2022	$104K
February 2022	$95K
January 2022	$95K
2021
December 2021	$95K
November 2021	$94K
October 2021	$95K
September 2021	$94K
August 2021	$95K
July 2021	$96K
June 2021	$97K
May 2021	$93K
April 2021	$94K
March 2021	$81K
February 2021	$76K
January 2021	$72K
2020
December 2020	$71K
November 2020	$69K
October 2020	$67K
September 2020	$67K
August 2020	$66K
July 2020	$66K
June 2020	$65K
May 2020	$64K
April 2020	$64K
March 2020	$63K
February 2020	$62K
January 2020	$62K
2019
December 2019	$60K
November 2019	$61K
October 2019	$61K
September 2019	$61K
August 2019	$61K
July 2019	$61K
June 2019	$60K
May 2019	$61K
April 2019	$60K
March 2019	$60K
February 2019	$60K
January 2019	$60K
2018
December 2018	$60K
November 2018	$59K
October 2018	$58K
September 2018	$58K
August 2018	$59K
July 2018	$58K
June 2018	$58K
May 2018	$58K
April 2018	$58K
March 2018	$57K
February 2018	$56K
January 2018	$50K
2017
December 2017	$53K
November 2017	$49K
October 2017	$50K
September 2017	$49K
August 2017	$48K
July 2017	$45K
June 2017	$45K
May 2017	$48K
April 2017	$49K
March 2017	$48K
February 2017	$52K
January 2017	$53K
2016
December 2016	$50K
November 2016	$48K
October 2016	$48K
September 2016	$48K

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
501 S Hardy Ave, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	12/01/25	3	1	1,165
508 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	01/19/26	2	1	998
10119 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	2	1	864
536 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	06/09/26	3	1	1,144
111 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	08/28/26	3	1	1,213
522 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO	0.01	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	3	2	1,550
534 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	4	1	1,176
230 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO	0.12	Single-Family Home	-	05/29/26	2	1	756
531 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO	0.06	Single-Family Home	-	10/22/25	4	2	1,256
146 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	04/24/26	3	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
511 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	-	2	2	886	Recently Sold
522 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.01	-	3	2	1,550	Recently Sold
506 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	$113,700	2	1	832	Off Market
508 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.07	-	2	1	998	Recently Sold
10119 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.09	-	2	1	864	Recently Sold
531 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.06	$162,300	4	2	1,256	Off Market
230 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.12	-	2	1	756	Recently Sold
217 S Home Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.11	$139,000	3	1	950	Off Market
537 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.07	-	2	1	632	Recently Sold
546 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.09	$135,400	2	1	684	Off Market
534 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.11	$204,999	4	2	2,450	For Sale
212 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.18	-	2	1	704	Recently Sold

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 1925

1,376 sqft

$100/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 518 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO. 518 S Cedar Ave is in the Fairmount neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64053. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,376 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10454 sqft and was built in 1925.

518 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,376 sqft single-family home in Fairmount, built in 1925. It last sold for $56,000 on Feb 9, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $137,000, with a rent estimate of $1,683/month.

Home Details for 518 S Cedar Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Carpet
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 9, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,029	$74,060

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
5 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Fairmount

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

86 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say car is needed
84 % Say yards are well-kept
75 % Say there's wildlife
69 % Say it's dog friendly
56 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say there are sidewalks
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
42 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
31 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
30 % Say there's holiday spirit
28 % Say streets are well-lit
21 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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"I drive, but know where the buses run, there's great little store , gas station, grocery store. close to down town. plus it closes to my work place. "
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"No sidewalks and the streets are poorly lit. Also, I've seen a few stray or unleashed dogs roaming the neighborhood- pit bulls, large dogs, etc."
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Frequently asked questions about 518 S Cedar Ave

What is 518 S Cedar Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 518 S Cedar Ave in Independence, MO is $137,000.
What is the price history for 518 S Cedar Ave?
518 S Cedar Ave in Independence, MO last sold in February 2018.
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 Cedar Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 518 S Cedar Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 518 S Cedar Ave?
The lot at 518 S Cedar Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.24 acres (10,454 sq ft).