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 525 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 525 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $189,200 .

What is the price history for 525 E Walnut St?

525 E Walnut St in Independence, MO last sold in June 2020.

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 $236K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.

Does 525 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 525 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 525 E Walnut St?

The lot at 525 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.46 acres (20,000 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$189,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,235 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

525 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,303/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$3K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.5%)

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 +260% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$189K
August 2026	$192K
July 2026	$192K
June 2026	$192K
May 2026	$193K
April 2026	$191K
March 2026	$188K
February 2026	$184K
January 2026	$177K
2025
December 2025	$180K
November 2025	$182K
October 2025	$186K
September 2025	$186K
August 2025	$187K
July 2025	$190K
June 2025	$190K
May 2025	$189K
April 2025	$188K
March 2025	$187K
February 2025	$179K
January 2025	$180K
2024
December 2024	$179K
November 2024	$183K
October 2024	$183K
September 2024	$181K
August 2024	$184K
July 2024	$186K
June 2024	$182K
May 2024	$181K
April 2024	$180K
March 2024	$179K
February 2024	$176K
January 2024	$173K
2023
December 2023	$173K
November 2023	$172K
October 2023	$175K
September 2023	$174K
August 2023	$181K
July 2023	$184K
June 2023	$183K
May 2023	$181K
April 2023	$178K
March 2023	$174K
February 2023	$168K
January 2023	$167K
2022
December 2022	$167K
November 2022	$168K
October 2022	$170K
September 2022	$171K
August 2022	$172K
July 2022	$175K
June 2022	$176K
May 2022	$175K
April 2022	$173K
March 2022	$170K
February 2022	$165K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$156K
November 2021	$154K
October 2021	$156K
September 2021	$151K
August 2021	$151K
July 2021	$151K
June 2021	$149K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$150K
March 2021	$146K
February 2021	$143K
January 2021	$138K
2020
December 2020	$138K
November 2020	$135K
October 2020	$131K
September 2020	$131K
August 2020	$130K
July 2020	$129K
June 2020	$128K
May 2020	$124K
April 2020	$118K
March 2020	$118K
February 2020	$116K
January 2020	$117K
2019
December 2019	$119K
November 2019	$119K
October 2019	$83K
September 2019	$84K
August 2019	$91K
July 2019	$93K
June 2019	$92K
May 2019	$97K
April 2019	$93K
March 2019	$93K
February 2019	$89K
January 2019	$89K
2018
December 2018	$87K
November 2018	$84K
October 2018	$82K
September 2018	$81K
August 2018	$74K
July 2018	$72K
June 2018	$72K
May 2018	$69K
April 2018	$65K
March 2018	$66K
February 2018	$58K
January 2018	$61K
2017
December 2017	$68K
November 2017	$68K
October 2017	$69K
September 2017	$70K
August 2017	$70K
July 2017	$69K
June 2017	$70K
May 2017	$69K
April 2017	$66K
March 2017	$67K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$64K
2016
December 2016	$60K
November 2016	$59K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$53K

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
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.21	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
533 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	02/11/26	3	2	1,850
528 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	02/26/26	4	2	1,800
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	1.5	1,132
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
841 S Leslie Ave, Independence, MO	0.45	Single-Family Home	-	07/22/26	3	1.5	1,042
909 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	07/17/26	3	1.5	2,236
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536

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
400-402 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64055	0.09	$318,200	Studio	3	-	Off Market
509 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$304,400	Studio	2	-	Off Market
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	Studio	2	-	Recently Sold
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	3	1	1,294	Recently Sold
620 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$179,700	3	1	1,266	Off Market
520 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$203,600	3	2	1,084	Off Market
407 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$155,800	3	2	1,488	Off Market
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	-	2	1	1,150	Recently Sold
521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$157,600	2	1	1,436	Off Market
426 E Short Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
621 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$196,200	3	2	1,312	Off Market
704 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$213,000	3	2	1,316	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1940

0.46 acre lot

1,235 sqft

$153/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 525 E Walnut St, Independence, MO. 525 E Walnut St is in the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64050. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,235 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.46 acres and was built in 1940.

525 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,235 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1940. It was last sold on Jun 23, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,200, with a rent estimate of $1,484/month.

Home Details for 525 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposal
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: VinylPatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 23, 2020 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2198337	Sold	--
May 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$126,499
May 3, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$126,499
Mar 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$119,500
Feb 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$119,500
Nov 19, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$119,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,401	$103,150

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$236K

$7.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$151

$3MoM

Available listings

442

29MoM

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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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 525 E Walnut St

What is 525 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 525 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $189,200.
What is the price history for 525 E Walnut St?
525 E Walnut St in Independence, MO last sold in June 2020.
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 $236K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.
Does 525 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 525 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 525 E Walnut St?
The lot at 525 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.46 acres (20,000 sq ft).