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 520 E Kansas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 520 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is $129,700 .

What is the price history for 520 E Kansas Ave?

520 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO last sold in January 2008.

Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?

Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Independence?

The median sale price in Independence is $227K. That is down $6.17K from the prior month.

Does 520 E Kansas Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 520 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 520 E Kansas Ave?

The lot at 520 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.19 acres (8,250 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$129,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,297 sqft

520 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $908/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$130K

Since last month

$2K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.6%)

Since last sale

$71K (+118.6%)

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 +248% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
November 2026	$130K
October 2026	$131K
September 2026	$132K
August 2026	$134K
July 2026	$138K
June 2026	$136K
May 2026	$137K
April 2026	$132K
March 2026	$145K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$129K
2025
December 2025	$131K
November 2025	$134K
October 2025	$132K
September 2025	$130K
June 2025	$140K
May 2025	$135K
April 2025	$141K
March 2025	$137K
February 2025	$131K
January 2025	$137K
2024
December 2024	$137K
November 2024	$140K
October 2024	$129K
September 2024	$127K
August 2024	$136K
July 2024	$137K
June 2024	$137K
May 2024	$135K
April 2024	$135K
March 2024	$129K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$119K
2023
December 2023	$119K
November 2023	$115K
October 2023	$116K
September 2023	$120K
August 2023	$123K
July 2023	$126K
June 2023	$120K
May 2023	$126K
April 2023	$123K
March 2023	$120K
February 2023	$117K
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$115K
November 2022	$116K
October 2022	$116K
September 2022	$117K
August 2022	$119K
July 2022	$123K
June 2022	$126K
May 2022	$123K
April 2022	$118K
March 2022	$106K
February 2022	$90K
January 2022	$88K
2021
December 2021	$86K
November 2021	$88K
October 2021	$87K
September 2021	$86K
August 2021	$86K
July 2021	$89K
June 2021	$96K
May 2021	$104K
April 2021	$103K
March 2021	$98K
February 2021	$99K
January 2021	$98K
2020
December 2020	$98K
November 2020	$97K
October 2020	$88K
September 2020	$89K
August 2020	$89K
July 2020	$86K
June 2020	$85K
May 2020	$84K
April 2020	$85K
March 2020	$84K
February 2020	$84K
January 2020	$85K
2019
December 2019	$83K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$78K
September 2019	$79K
August 2019	$71K
July 2019	$69K
June 2019	$67K
May 2019	$63K
April 2019	$63K
March 2019	$65K
February 2019	$61K
January 2019	$60K
2018
December 2018	$59K
November 2018	$58K
October 2018	$57K
September 2018	$55K
August 2018	$58K
July 2018	$59K
June 2018	$63K
May 2018	$64K
April 2018	$66K
March 2018	$62K
February 2018	$56K
January 2018	$51K
2017
December 2017	$47K
November 2017	$47K
October 2017	$46K
September 2017	$41K
August 2017	$42K
July 2017	$42K
June 2017	$44K
May 2017	$46K
April 2017	$45K
March 2017	$45K
February 2017	$43K
January 2017	$44K
2016
December 2016	$43K
November 2016	$37K

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
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
216 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	10/08/26	3	1	1,090
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
15023 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	04/03/26	3	1	1,031
217 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	06/05/26	3	1	1,120
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
1014 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	05/04/26	3	1	914

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
520 E Kansas Ave #A, Independence, MO 64050	0.00	-	3	1	1,297	Off Market
522 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$133,800	2	1	864	Off Market
510 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$145,800	3	1	-	Off Market
524 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	-	-	-	-	Off Market
504 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$229,600	6	2	2,460	Off Market
528 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$170,400	4	1	1,321	Off Market
517 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$143,700	2	1	1,353	Off Market
519 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$160,100	2	1	1,253	Off Market
515 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$157,900	3	2	1,728	Off Market
500 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$232,000	6	2	2,460	Off Market
521 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$139,800	3	1	-	Off Market
509 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$183,300	3	2	1,560	Off Market
519 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$129,400	3	1	1,164	Off Market
525 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$175,500	4	2	1,834	Off Market
515 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$134,900	4	1	2,044	For Sale
507 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$113,600	2	1	704	Off Market
521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$199,000	3	2	1,436	Off Market
511 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$138,700	3	1	1,090	Off Market
600 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$147,800	3	1	936	Off Market
527 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$214,200	4	2	1,976	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

1,297 sqft

$100/sqft

About this House

Investment property in excellent condition. Occupied by tenant. This is part of a package of 10 investment single family homes. The entire package is for sale or any portion thereof. The package is priced to cash flow well.

520 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,297 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1920. It was last sold on Jan 9, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $129,700, with a rent estimate of $1,384/month.

Home Details for 520 E Kansas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Stone

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8250 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 31, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$57,500
Nov 25, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$57,500
Jan 9, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$718	$52,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated October 2026

Avg. sale price

$227K

$6.17KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$145

$4MoM

Available listings

470

53MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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
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1y ago
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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.

Megan L.
Resident
6y ago
"Other than the occasional item stolen from an unlocked car, this is a pretty safe, low crime area. Neighbors don't go out of their way to talk to each other, but I also haven't noticed any unpleasantness in the 5 years I've been here. It's been a good place to live. "
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Megan L.
Resident
7y ago
"People walk their dogs all the time and there are big, fenced yards. But there are also plenty of dogs running loose that can create a hazard. "
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Sissy122795
Resident
8y ago
"I think they would love it it’s quite the only thing is we live next to a nursing home and a train track and I feel some people wouldn’t like those things but other than that I think everyone would love it "
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Frequently asked questions about 520 E Kansas Ave

What is 520 E Kansas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 520 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is $129,700.
What is the price history for 520 E Kansas Ave?
520 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO last sold in January 2008.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Independence?
The median sale price in Independence is $227K. That is down $6.17K from the prior month.
Does 520 E Kansas Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 520 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 520 E Kansas Ave?
The lot at 520 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.19 acres (8,250 sq ft).