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 539 S Arlington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 539 S Arlington Ave in Independence, MO is $96,800 .

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.

What are the closest schools to 539 S Arlington Ave?

The closest schools to 539 S Arlington Ave in Independence, MO are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School (rated 6/10), Fairmount Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Van Horn High School (rated 3/10).

How big is the lot at 539 S Arlington Ave?

The lot at 539 S Arlington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (6,970 sq ft).

539 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053

OFF MARKET

$96,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,099 sqft

539 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Est. Refi. Payment $689/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$96.8K

Since last month

$2K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$9K (-8.7%)

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 +171% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$97K
August 2026	$99K
July 2026	$98K
June 2026	$105K
May 2026	$107K
April 2026	$101K
March 2026	$104K
February 2026	$98K
January 2026	$99K
2025
December 2025	$97K
November 2025	$100K
October 2025	$100K
September 2025	$106K
August 2025	$104K
July 2025	$107K
June 2025	$105K
May 2025	$103K
April 2025	$105K
March 2025	$100K
February 2025	$100K
January 2025	$95K
2024
December 2024	$99K
November 2024	$102K
October 2024	$108K
September 2024	$106K
August 2024	$107K
July 2024	$114K
June 2024	$116K
May 2024	$117K
April 2024	$117K
March 2024	$111K
February 2024	$104K
January 2024	$103K
2023
December 2023	$104K
November 2023	$102K
October 2023	$101K
September 2023	$106K
August 2023	$105K
July 2023	$101K
June 2023	$97K
May 2023	$108K
April 2023	$103K
March 2023	$100K
February 2023	$101K
January 2023	$106K
2022
December 2022	$105K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$108K
September 2022	$108K
August 2022	$107K
July 2022	$111K
June 2022	$110K
May 2022	$107K
April 2022	$100K
March 2022	$86K
February 2022	$69K
January 2022	$68K
2021
December 2021	$67K
November 2021	$66K
October 2021	$66K
September 2021	$65K
August 2021	$65K
July 2021	$65K
May 2021	$83K
April 2021	$73K
March 2021	$69K
February 2021	$72K
January 2021	$72K
2020
December 2020	$71K
November 2020	$69K
October 2020	$60K
September 2020	$62K
August 2020	$62K
July 2020	$59K
June 2020	$54K
May 2020	$55K
2019
October 2019	$46K
September 2019	$42K
August 2019	$48K
July 2019	$49K
June 2019	$51K
May 2019	$56K
April 2019	$64K
March 2019	$63K
February 2019	$57K
January 2019	$61K
2018
December 2018	$58K
November 2018	$60K
October 2018	$58K
September 2018	$64K
August 2018	$63K
July 2018	$58K
June 2018	$62K
May 2018	$59K
April 2018	$55K
March 2018	$56K
February 2018	$55K
January 2018	$51K
2017
December 2017	$42K
November 2017	$37K
October 2017	$36K
September 2017	$34K
August 2017	$37K
July 2017	$42K
June 2017	$40K
May 2017	$38K
April 2017	$41K
March 2017	$39K
February 2017	$38K
January 2017	$40K
2016
December 2016	$38K
November 2016	$36K
October 2016	$35K
September 2016	$36K

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
536 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	06/09/26	3	1	1,144
558 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1.5	1,460
534 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.03	Single-Family Home	-	03/09/26	4	1	1,176
734 S Hawthorne Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	01/20/26	3	2	1,343
531 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	10/22/25	4	2	1,256
575 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	01/21/26	2	2	1,804
146 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	04/24/26	3	1	1,156
149 S Home Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	11/25/25	3	1.5	832
537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	10/07/25	3	1	1,185
511 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	08/28/26	2	2	886

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
534 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	-	4	1	1,176	Recently Sold
536 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	-	3	1	1,144	Recently Sold
521 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$164,100	3	1.5	1,040	Off Market
547 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	$169,100	3	1	1,326	Off Market
558 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.07	-	2	1.5	1,460	Recently Sold
566 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.11	-	2	1	940	Recently Sold
568 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.11	$155,300	3	1	1,080	Off Market
574 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.13	$133,800	3	1	1,022	Off Market
9707 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.11	$38,500	-	-	-	For Sale
9525 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.09	$162,600	2	1.5	2,500	Off Market
546 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.11	$206,000	4	2	1,599	Off Market
560 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.12	$130,500	2	1	1,128	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

1,099 sqft

$88/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 539 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO. 539 S Arlington Ave is in the Mount Washington neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64053. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,099 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6970 sqft and was built in 1900.

539 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,099 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1900. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $96,800, with a rent estimate of $1,283/month.

Home Details for 539 S Arlington Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: RadiantHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Linoleum Vinyl
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeck

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6970 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$753	$54,220

Home facts updated by county records

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

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
8mo ago
5 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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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 539 S Arlington Ave

What is 539 S Arlington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 539 S Arlington Ave in Independence, MO is $96,800.
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.
What are the closest schools to 539 S Arlington Ave?
The closest schools to 539 S Arlington Ave in Independence, MO are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School (rated 6/10), Fairmount Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Van Horn High School (rated 3/10).
How big is the lot at 539 S Arlington Ave?
The lot at 539 S Arlington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (6,970 sq ft).