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 608 E Kansas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 608 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is $157,800 .

What is the price history for 608 E Kansas Ave?

608 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO last sold in August 2021.

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 608 E Kansas Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 608 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 608 E Kansas Ave?

The lot at 608 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.35 acres (15,246 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

608 E Kansas Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Benton

2 Beds
1 Bath
976 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$157,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,039/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$157,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,039/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

976 sqft

(on 0.35 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$158K

Since last month

$400 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$153K (+2,781.8%)

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 +420% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$159K
June 2026	$160K
May 2026	$160K
April 2026	$159K
March 2026	$159K
February 2026	$158K
January 2026	$152K
2025
December 2025	$155K
November 2025	$157K
October 2025	$160K
September 2025	$161K
August 2025	$162K
July 2025	$165K
June 2025	$165K
May 2025	$165K
April 2025	$163K
March 2025	$161K
February 2025	$158K
January 2025	$158K
2024
December 2024	$158K
November 2024	$160K
October 2024	$158K
September 2024	$157K
August 2024	$159K
July 2024	$158K
June 2024	$159K
May 2024	$159K
April 2024	$159K
March 2024	$157K
February 2024	$155K
January 2024	$153K
2023
December 2023	$154K
November 2023	$154K
October 2023	$156K
September 2023	$156K
August 2023	$157K
July 2023	$157K
June 2023	$156K
May 2023	$155K
April 2023	$153K
March 2023	$154K
February 2023	$151K
January 2023	$150K
2022
December 2022	$151K
November 2022	$150K
October 2022	$151K
September 2022	$151K
August 2022	$151K
July 2022	$152K
June 2022	$151K
May 2022	$151K
April 2022	$148K
March 2022	$148K
February 2022	$147K
January 2022	$145K
2021
December 2021	$140K
November 2021	$139K
October 2021	$139K
September 2021	$137K
August 2021	$136K
July 2021	$135K
June 2021	$137K
May 2021	$95K
April 2021	$102K
March 2021	$95K
February 2021	$93K
January 2021	$90K
2020
December 2020	$92K
November 2020	$85K
October 2020	$73K
September 2020	$69K
July 2020	$63K
June 2020	$59K
May 2020	$57K
April 2020	$56K
March 2020	$55K
February 2020	$53K
January 2020	$53K
2019
December 2019	$53K
November 2019	$49K
September 2019	$49K
August 2019	$41K
July 2019	$47K
June 2019	$49K
May 2019	$52K
April 2019	$50K
March 2019	$49K
February 2019	$47K
January 2019	$46K
2018
December 2018	$44K
November 2018	$44K
October 2018	$43K
September 2018	$44K
August 2018	$46K
July 2018	$46K
June 2018	$44K
May 2018	$46K
April 2018	$43K
March 2018	$42K
February 2018	$40K
January 2018	$42K
2017
December 2017	$43K
November 2017	$42K
October 2017	$39K
September 2017	$36K
August 2017	$35K
July 2017	$38K
June 2017	$37K
May 2017	$37K
April 2017	$37K
March 2017	$38K
February 2017	$39K
January 2017	$38K
2016
December 2016	$38K
November 2016	$35K
October 2016	$34K
September 2016	$36K
August 2016	$30K

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
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
620 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	08/26/25	3	1	1,266
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
204 S Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	930
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
1014 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	05/04/26	3	1	914
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837

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
618 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$129,100	2	1	792	Off Market
614 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.01	$180,600	3	2	1,214	Off Market
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	2	2	1,433	Recently Sold
617 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$138,200	3	1	960	Off Market
611 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$243,600	3	1.5	1,756	Off Market
621 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$197,600	3	2	1,312	Off Market
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	2	1	1,150	Recently Sold
620 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$178,500	3	1	1,266	Off Market
528 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$172,800	4	1	1,321	Off Market
704 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$215,300	3	2	1,316	Off Market
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	2	1	1,122	Recently Sold
521 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$160,800	2	1	1,436	Off Market

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

1914

Lot Size

0.35 acres

Living Area

976 sqft

Price/Sqft

$162

Parking

Garage

About this House

Investor Opportunity!! It will need the kitchen rebuilt and rehabbed.
PLEASE ADVISE THE STAIRS TO THE PROPERTIES BASEMENT DO NOT WORK. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE BASEMENT STAIRS
***SELLING AS IS***

608 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 976 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1914. It last sold for $0 on Aug 17, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $157,800, with a rent estimate of $1,194/month.

Home Details for 608 E Kansas Ave

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 17, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2325178	Sold	--
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Mar 13, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Feb 27, 2017 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$7,500 Price decreased by 23%
Feb 16, 2017 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$9,750 Price decreased by 24%
Feb 1, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$12,750

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$880	$64,800

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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Neighborhood Overview

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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 608 E Kansas Ave

What is 608 E Kansas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 608 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is $157,800.
What is the price history for 608 E Kansas Ave?
608 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO last sold in August 2021.
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 608 E Kansas Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 608 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 608 E Kansas Ave?
The lot at 608 E Kansas Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.35 acres (15,246 sq ft).