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 521 E Kansas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 521 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is $158,600 .

What is the price history for 521 E Kansas Ave?

521 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO last sold in October 2023.

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 521 E Kansas Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 521 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 521 E Kansas Ave?

The lot at 521 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.18 acres (7,653 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$158,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,436 sqft

521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,047/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$159K

Since last month

$1K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$8K (-4.6%)

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 +128% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$160K
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$161K
June 2026	$161K
May 2026	$165K
April 2026	$162K
March 2026	$156K
February 2026	$153K
January 2026	$149K
2025
December 2025	$150K
November 2025	$154K
October 2025	$156K
September 2025	$167K
August 2025	$168K
July 2025	$172K
June 2025	$174K
May 2025	$170K
April 2025	$173K
March 2025	$173K
February 2025	$167K
January 2025	$170K
2024
December 2024	$169K
November 2024	$172K
October 2024	$170K
September 2024	$172K
August 2024	$175K
July 2024	$182K
June 2024	$187K
May 2024	$186K
April 2024	$186K
March 2024	$116K
February 2024	$116K
January 2024	$118K
2023
December 2023	$118K
November 2023	$118K
October 2023	$118K
September 2023	$117K
August 2023	$115K
July 2023	$146K
June 2023	$144K
May 2023	$142K
April 2023	$139K
March 2023	$136K
February 2023	$134K
January 2023	$135K
2022
December 2022	$133K
November 2022	$135K
October 2022	$135K
September 2022	$136K
August 2022	$136K
July 2022	$138K
June 2022	$136K
May 2022	$134K
April 2022	$130K
March 2022	$125K
February 2022	$116K
January 2022	$115K
2021
December 2021	$113K
November 2021	$114K
October 2021	$115K
September 2021	$115K
August 2021	$117K
July 2021	$119K
June 2021	$125K
May 2021	$130K
April 2021	$126K
March 2021	$120K
February 2021	$119K
January 2021	$120K
2020
December 2020	$116K
November 2020	$114K
October 2020	$115K
September 2020	$113K
August 2020	$108K
July 2020	$107K
June 2020	$108K
May 2020	$107K
April 2020	$107K
March 2020	$108K
February 2020	$104K
January 2020	$103K
2019
December 2019	$102K
November 2019	$105K
October 2019	$101K
September 2019	$102K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$104K
June 2019	$104K
May 2019	$103K
April 2019	$101K
March 2019	$93K
February 2019	$94K
January 2019	$92K
2018
December 2018	$92K
November 2018	$97K
October 2018	$93K
September 2018	$97K
August 2018	$95K
July 2018	$93K
June 2018	$98K
May 2018	$94K
April 2018	$91K
March 2018	$89K
February 2018	$90K
January 2018	$90K
2017
December 2017	$89K
November 2017	$88K
October 2017	$86K
September 2017	$86K
August 2017	$87K
July 2017	$80K
June 2017	$80K
May 2017	$79K
April 2017	$79K
March 2017	$79K
February 2017	$79K
January 2017	$76K
2016
December 2016	$80K
November 2016	$75K
October 2016	$70K
September 2016	$70K

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	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.03	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837
126 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	1	1,385
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	05/12/26	2	1.5	1,080
203-209 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	11/19/25	2	1	786

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 Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$204,500	3	2	1,084	Off Market
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	3	1	1,294	Recently Sold
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	Studio	2	-	Recently Sold
515 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$154,900	4	1	2,044	For Sale
423 S Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$170,700	2	1.5	-	Off Market
528 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$173,800	4	1	1,321	Off Market
426 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	2	1	1,150	Recently Sold
620 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$179,000	3	1	1,266	Off Market
402 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$154,100	2	1	1,018	Off Market
211 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	-	2	1.5	1,080	Recently Sold

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1930

Living Area

1,436 sqft

Price/Sqft

$110

Parking

Garage

HOA

None

About this House

Fantastic opportunity to restore this classic property, attic is finished out and can be used for a third bedroom. Plenty of space in this home with two living areas! Updates and repairs are needed, take advantage of this one and make it your own.

521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,436 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1930. It last sold for the $120,000 asking price on Oct 26, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2024 with an asking price of $1,395 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 11, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,600, with a rent estimate of $1,254/month.

Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago

Listed by Alex Larson, (816) 808-9229

Canopy Road Real Estate LLC

Bought with: Mariana Castro, (808) 561-9011, Compass Realty Group

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2444101

Home Details for 521 E Kansas Ave

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1436 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1436

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman
Building Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information Condition: FixerNot Included in Sale: FpParcel Number: 26240200200000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $120,000

Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: Other
School Information Elementary School: Thomas Hart BentonJr High / Middle School: BinghamHigh School: William ChrismanHigh School District: Independence

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1436 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7653 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business
Business Information Ownership: Private

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2444101Attribution Contact: 816-808-9229Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1436

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 11, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved	$1,295
Nov 27, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,395
Oct 26, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2444101	Sold	--
Aug 31, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2444101	Pending	$120,000
Aug 12, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2444101	PriceChange	$120,000 Price decreased by 14%
Jul 8, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2444101	Listed For Sale	$140,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,562	$115,050

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
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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
7y 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 521 E Kansas Ave

What is 521 E Kansas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 521 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is $158,600.
What is the price history for 521 E Kansas Ave?
521 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO last sold in October 2023.
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 521 E Kansas Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 521 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 521 E Kansas Ave?
The lot at 521 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.18 acres (7,653 sq ft).