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 538 S Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 538 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is $205,600 .

What is the price history for 538 S Brookside Ave?

538 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO last sold in April 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 538 S Brookside Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 538 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 538 S Brookside Ave?

The lot at 538 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.30 acres (12,949 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

538 S Brookside Ave
Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

3 Beds
2 Baths
942 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$205,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,331/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$205,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,331/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

942 sqft

(on 0.30 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$206K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$10K (+4.8%)

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 +768% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$206K
July 2026	$207K
June 2026	$207K
May 2026	$215K
April 2026	$212K
March 2026	$200K
February 2026	$194K
January 2026	$191K
2025
December 2025	$193K
November 2025	$194K
October 2025	$196K
September 2025	$196K
August 2025	$196K
July 2025	$199K
June 2025	$200K
May 2025	$200K
April 2025	$198K
March 2025	$195K
February 2025	$191K
January 2025	$190K
2024
December 2024	$189K
November 2024	$189K
October 2024	$192K
September 2024	$194K
August 2024	$194K
July 2024	$192K
June 2024	$194K
May 2024	$189K
April 2024	$193K
March 2024	$191K
February 2024	$192K
January 2024	$189K
2023
December 2023	$190K
November 2023	$187K
October 2023	$188K
September 2023	$185K
August 2023	$179K
July 2023	$182K
June 2023	$182K
May 2023	$181K
April 2023	$180K
March 2023	$180K
February 2023	$70K
January 2023	$70K
2022
December 2022	$70K
November 2022	$71K
October 2022	$71K
September 2022	$72K
August 2022	$72K
July 2022	$73K
June 2022	$74K
May 2022	$73K
April 2022	$70K
March 2022	$69K
February 2022	$68K
January 2022	$65K
2021
December 2021	$62K
November 2021	$61K
October 2021	$61K
September 2021	$61K
August 2021	$60K
July 2021	$60K
June 2021	$52K
May 2021	$45K
2020
May 2020	$36K
April 2020	$37K
March 2020	$35K
February 2020	$35K
January 2020	$36K
2019
December 2019	$36K
October 2019	$43K
September 2019	$40K
August 2019	$38K
July 2019	$37K
June 2019	$38K
May 2019	$37K
April 2019	$38K
March 2019	$35K
February 2019	$39K
January 2019	$40K
2018
December 2018	$40K
November 2018	$38K
October 2018	$40K
September 2018	$38K
August 2018	$39K
July 2018	$37K
June 2018	$39K
May 2018	$38K
April 2018	$36K
March 2018	$37K
February 2018	$36K
January 2018	$34K
2017
December 2017	$30K
November 2017	$30K
October 2017	$28K
September 2017	$30K
August 2017	$26K
July 2017	$28K
June 2017	$30K
May 2017	$29K
April 2017	$29K
March 2017	$26K
February 2017	$27K
January 2017	$26K
2016
December 2016	$27K
November 2016	$27K
October 2016	$26K
September 2016	$25K
August 2016	$24K

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
578 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	04/15/26	3	1	990
537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	10/07/25	3	1	1,185
826 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	03/10/26	2	1.5	968
115 N Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.55	Single-Family Home	-	04/28/26	3	2	1,046
604 S Glenwood Ave, Independence, MO	0.21	Single-Family Home	-	08/22/25	3	1	865
107 N Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	04/27/26	3	2	934
575 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	01/21/26	2	2	1,804
573 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	02/26/26	3	1	1,154
420 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	3	1	1,094
558 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1.5	1,460

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
526 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$219,500	3	3.5	1,642	For Sale
522-524 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$198,700	2	2	1,464	Off Market
530 S Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
531 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$170,300	3	2	1,133	Off Market
518 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.07	$106,800	3	1	1,008	Off Market
537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$169,100	3	1	1,185	Off Market
548 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$73,700	2	1	875	Off Market
547 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.07	$134,800	2	1	1,678	Off Market
551 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	$112,200	Studio	1	-	Off Market
585 S Glenwood Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.19	$180,300	3	1	1,075	Off Market
546 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.20	$204,400	4	2	1,599	Off Market
560 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.20	$132,100	2	1	1,128	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

0.3 acres

Living Area

942 sqft

Price/Sqft

$218

About this House

This single-family home is located at 538 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO. 538 S Brookside Ave is in the Mount Washington neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64053. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 942 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.30 acres and was built in 1920.

538 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 942 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1920. It last sold for $0 on Apr 27, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $205,600, with a rent estimate of $1,367/month.

Home Details for 538 S Brookside Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Other

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: 0.30 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 27, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2426665	Sold	--
Mar 28, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2426665	Contingent	$180,000
Mar 23, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2426665	Listed For Sale	$180,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,282	$236,180

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

Mount Washington

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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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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 538 S Brookside Ave

What is 538 S Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 538 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is $205,600.
What is the price history for 538 S Brookside Ave?
538 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO last sold in April 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 538 S Brookside Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 538 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 538 S Brookside Ave?
The lot at 538 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.30 acres (12,949 sq ft).