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 Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 539 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is $188,700 .

What is the price history for 539 S Brookside Ave?

539 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO last sold in March 2023.

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 $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 539 S Brookside Ave?

The lot at 539 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (7,107 sq ft).

Does 539 S Brookside Ave have a garage?

Yes, 539 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$188,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,716 sqft

539 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Est. Refi. Payment $1,308/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last sale

$171K (+977.1%)

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 +187% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$189K
September 2026	$191K
August 2026	$192K
July 2026	$193K
June 2026	$194K
May 2026	$193K
April 2026	$190K
March 2026	$193K
February 2026	$192K
January 2026	$188K
2025
December 2025	$189K
November 2025	$190K
October 2025	$194K
September 2025	$191K
August 2025	$194K
July 2025	$198K
June 2025	$199K
May 2025	$200K
April 2025	$197K
March 2025	$192K
February 2025	$189K
January 2025	$188K
2024
December 2024	$187K
November 2024	$188K
October 2024	$191K
September 2024	$193K
August 2024	$193K
July 2024	$190K
June 2024	$192K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$192K
March 2024	$190K
February 2024	$191K
January 2024	$188K
2023
December 2023	$189K
November 2023	$186K
October 2023	$187K
September 2023	$183K
August 2023	$177K
July 2023	$180K
June 2023	$181K
May 2023	$179K
April 2023	$178K
March 2023	$178K
February 2023	$142K
January 2023	$131K
2022
December 2022	$130K
November 2022	$135K
October 2022	$144K
September 2022	$146K
August 2022	$148K
July 2022	$152K
June 2022	$155K
May 2022	$152K
April 2022	$148K
March 2022	$143K
February 2022	$134K
January 2022	$129K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$121K
October 2021	$121K
September 2021	$120K
August 2021	$120K
July 2021	$122K
June 2021	$118K
May 2021	$108K
April 2021	$105K
March 2021	$102K
February 2021	$101K
January 2021	$99K
2020
December 2020	$100K
November 2020	$99K
October 2020	$96K
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$82K
July 2020	$64K
June 2020	$46K
May 2020	$36K
April 2020	$36K
March 2020	$36K
February 2020	$35K
January 2020	$35K
2019
December 2019	$34K
November 2019	$34K
October 2019	$35K
September 2019	$35K
August 2019	$34K
July 2019	$35K
June 2019	$35K
May 2019	$34K
April 2019	$34K
March 2019	$34K
February 2019	$34K
January 2019	$34K
2018
December 2018	$34K
November 2018	$34K
October 2018	$33K
September 2018	$33K
August 2018	$33K
July 2018	$33K
June 2018	$33K
May 2018	$33K
April 2018	$33K
March 2018	$32K
February 2018	$32K
January 2018	$31K
2017
December 2017	$31K
November 2017	$31K
October 2017	$30K
September 2017	$30K
August 2017	$30K
July 2017	$30K
June 2017	$30K
May 2017	$57K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$57K
February 2017	$54K
January 2017	$49K
2016
December 2016	$58K
November 2016	$61K
October 2016	$66K

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
575 S Crescent Ave, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	01/21/26	2	2	1,804
558 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.21	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1.5	1,460
734 S Hawthorne Ave, Independence, MO	0.45	Single-Family Home	-	01/20/26	3	2	1,343
124 N Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.57	Single-Family Home	-	04/14/26	2	2	2,262
578 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	04/15/26	3	1	990
566 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	03/16/26	2	1	940
735 S Hawthorne Ave, Independence, MO	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	03/20/26	4	1.5	1,613
536 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	06/09/26	3	1	1,144
826 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	03/10/26	2	1.5	968
511 S Cedar Ave, Independence, MO	0.57	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
537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.01	$170,800	3	1	1,185	Off Market
541 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.01	$80,000	2	1	840	Off Market
535 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$96,200	3	2	1,231	Off Market
543 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.02	$111,300	3	1	1,316	Off Market
533 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$115,500	2	1	968	Off Market
547 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$132,500	2	1	1,678	Off Market
560 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$159,800	3	1	1,020	Off Market
554 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$109,900	3	2	1,256	Off Market
556 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	$136,000	3	3	1,544	Off Market
542 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$95,500	2	1	1,210	Off Market
551 S Brookside Ave #A, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	-	1	1	600	Off Market
551 S Brookside Ave #B, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	-	1	1	600	Off Market
576 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$167,000	3	2	1,098	Off Market
531 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$169,900	3	2	1,133	Off Market
552 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	-	2	1	934	Off Market
551 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$113,200	Studio	1	-	Off Market
548 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$117,300	3	1	1,039	Off Market
555 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$85,700	2	2	1,470	Off Market
529 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$75,700	2	1	872	Off Market
544 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$100,700	2	1	816	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1925

1,716 sqft

$110/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Fenced yardMaster bedroomOffice spaceGorgeous hard wood floorsGranite countertopsWalk-in master closet

BRING THIS ONE HOME! This home is prepared for a complete remodel, laid out for an upstairs suite! Property features original wood floors throughout most of the home. Nice sized lot with partially fenced in yard. Walkout basement, and new ductwork - ready for wiring, plumbing and drywall. Roof is just 2 years old! The upstairs features a suite, laundry area, large closets, pocket doors and storage. Dry basement provides ample storage. Easy highway access makes for a simple commute. Utilities are not in service.

539 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,716 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1925. It was last sold on Mar 22, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $188,700, with a rent estimate of $1,609/month.

Home Details for 539 S Brookside Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 22, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2420896	Sold	--
Feb 13, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2420896	Contingent	$180,000
Feb 7, 2023 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2420896	Listed For Sale	$180,000
Jan 25, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$40,000
Jan 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$40,000
May 15, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$24,000
May 4, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$24,000
Mar 31, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Mar 10, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Mar 5, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$12,500 Price decreased by 69%
Mar 2, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$40,000
Feb 28, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$40,000
Feb 28, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$40,000
Feb 27, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$40,000
Feb 19, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$40,000 Price increased by 0%
Feb 11, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,268	$91,250

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$233K

$2.5KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$148

$3MoM

Available listings

416

27MoM

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.
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9mo ago
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64% say there's holiday spirit
33% say neighbors are friendly
21% say there are sidewalks

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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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"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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"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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"easy access to highway allowing drive north, south, downtown or to eastern suburbs quick and painless"
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"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 Brookside Ave

What is 539 S Brookside Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 539 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is $188,700.
What is the price history for 539 S Brookside Ave?
539 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO last sold in March 2023.
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 $233K. That is down $2.5K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 539 S Brookside Ave?
The lot at 539 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (7,107 sq ft).
Does 539 S Brookside Ave have a garage?
Yes, 539 S Brookside Ave in Independence, MO has a garage.