Is parking easy in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say parking is easy

Does Heart of Independence, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Heart of Independence, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say car is needed

Is Heart of Independence, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say yards are well-kept

Are the streets well-lit in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Heart of Independence, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Heart of Independence, Independence, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Heart of Independence, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's quiet

Is Heart of Independence, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Heart of Independence, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say there are community events

What is 618 S Willis Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 618 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO is $158,800 .

What is the price history for 618 S Willis Ave?

618 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO last sold in June 2024.

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 618 S Willis Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 618 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

Does 618 S Willis Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 618 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$158,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,249 sqft

618 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Heart of Independence

Est. Refi. Payment $1,052/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$159K

Since last month

$2K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$23K (+16.5%)

Since last sale

$66K (+71.2%)

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 +349% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$159K
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$161K
June 2026	$164K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$159K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$150K
January 2026	$145K
2025
December 2025	$139K
November 2025	$139K
October 2025	$139K
September 2025	$137K
August 2025	$137K
July 2025	$136K
June 2025	$138K
May 2025	$137K
April 2025	$138K
March 2025	$137K
February 2025	$134K
January 2025	$134K
2024
December 2024	$134K
November 2024	$135K
October 2024	$135K
September 2024	$136K
August 2024	$136K
July 2024	$136K
June 2024	$135K
May 2024	$132K
April 2024	$139K
March 2024	$135K
February 2024	$133K
January 2024	$131K
2023
December 2023	$132K
November 2023	$131K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$133K
August 2023	$136K
July 2023	$136K
June 2023	$135K
May 2023	$134K
April 2023	$121K
March 2023	$112K
February 2023	$104K
January 2023	$103K
2022
December 2022	$103K
November 2022	$103K
October 2022	$103K
September 2022	$103K
August 2022	$103K
July 2022	$104K
June 2022	$104K
May 2022	$103K
April 2022	$101K
March 2022	$101K
February 2022	$101K
January 2022	$99K
2021
December 2021	$96K
November 2021	$95K
October 2021	$95K
September 2021	$94K
August 2021	$90K
July 2021	$93K
June 2021	$90K
May 2021	$93K
April 2021	$94K
March 2021	$87K
February 2021	$80K
January 2021	$74K
2020
December 2020	$76K
November 2020	$76K
October 2020	$74K
September 2020	$71K
August 2020	$62K
July 2020	$63K
June 2020	$61K
May 2020	$58K
April 2020	$60K
March 2020	$58K
February 2020	$58K
January 2020	$57K
2019
December 2019	$56K
November 2019	$62K
October 2019	$57K
September 2019	$56K
August 2019	$57K
July 2019	$57K
June 2019	$64K
May 2019	$60K
April 2019	$62K
March 2019	$62K
February 2019	$60K
January 2019	$59K
2018
December 2018	$57K
November 2018	$61K
October 2018	$58K
September 2018	$62K
August 2018	$60K
July 2018	$60K
June 2018	$57K
May 2018	$59K
April 2018	$58K
March 2018	$60K
February 2018	$59K
January 2018	$55K
2017
December 2017	$55K
November 2017	$50K
October 2017	$49K
September 2017	$48K
August 2017	$46K
July 2017	$38K
June 2017	$40K
May 2017	$43K
April 2017	$40K
March 2017	$43K
February 2017	$42K
January 2017	$37K
2016
December 2016	$33K
November 2016	$31K
October 2016	$28K
September 2016	$35K

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
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	3	1	1,300
704 S Fuller Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	08/28/26	2	1	982
1511 W Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	08/05/26	3	1	1,484
2434 S Sterling Ave, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	02/16/26	2	1	982
811 S Marion Ave, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	06/01/26	3	2	1,313
707 S Park Ave, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	07/24/26	3	2	1,560
1500 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	05/01/26	3	2	1,276
1923 S Norton Ave, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	01/23/26	3	1	1,104
201 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	02/09/26	3	1	1,874

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
709 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.10	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
713 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.11	$217,300	3	2	1,604	Off Market
637 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	$147,800	Studio	2	-	Off Market
717 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.12	$293,700	4	2	2,052	Off Market
1229 W Hayward Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.10	$303,900	Studio	2	-	Off Market
722 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.12	$168,100	2	1.5	890	Off Market
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.13	$166,100	3	1	1,300	Off Market
1001 W Hayward Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.16	$12,000	-	-	-	For Sale
1016 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.16	$199,000	3	2	1,580	Off Market
808 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.16	$189,000	Studio	-	-	For Sale
1233 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.16	$132,100	2	1	962	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 618 S Willis Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1930

1,249 sqft

$127/sqft

About this House

Perfect for first time home buyers!!Updated and well-maintained home on a corner lot with new metal fence and off street parking. Other features include 3 bedrooms with new flooring, updated bathroom, updated kitchen with all appliances to remain with home purchase. Refrigerator less than a year old. Laundry conveniently located off kitchen. Original hardwoods in the dining and living rooms. Enjoy your morning coffee on either the screened in back porch or on your front porch. Located just south of Independence's historic square and shops. Easy access to highway! Act fast!!!

618 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,249 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1930. It last sold for the $130,000 asking price on Jun 25, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,800, with a rent estimate of $1,078/month.

Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago

Listed by Denise Cox, (913) 215-3165

Boss Realty

Sarah Boston, (913) 424-0427

Boss Realty

Bought with: Amanda McCoy, (816) 255-8050, Keller Williams KC North

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2489319

Home Details for 618 S Willis Ave

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1249 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Built-In Electric OvenDishwasherLaundry: Main Level,Off The KitchenMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Luxury Vinyl, Wood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Porch, ScreenedFencing: MetalNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1249

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman
Building Construction Materials: Concrete
Property Information Parcel Number: 26410040100000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $130,000
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Funding

Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: Ott & Roberts
School Information High School: William ChrismanHigh School District: Independence

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1249 Square Feet

Community
Not Senior Community

HOA
HOA Name: N/ANo HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9080 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business
Business Information Ownership: Other

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2489319Attribution Contact: 913-215-3165Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1249

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 25, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2489319	Sold	--
May 19, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2489319	Pending	$130,000
May 18, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2489319	Listed For Sale	$130,000
Sep 3, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #45001_2326185	Sold	--
Jun 29, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2326185	Pending	$90,000
Jun 12, 2021 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2326185	Listed For Sale	$90,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$790	$58,190

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

Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
PK-5
Public
364 Students
Independence 30 School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Former student back in 2019 currently a sophomore going to junior year I came here for nostalgia I’d wish to see my old classmates again
Parent Review
2mo ago
11 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Heart of Independence

At least 28 Trulia users voted on each feature.

81 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
65 % Say yards are well-kept
56 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say there's wildlife
52 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
47 % Say people would walk alone at night
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
42 % Say it's quiet
41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
29 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Wanda Knight
Resident
1y ago
"Santa Cali Gon is 3 blocks away I love the square The churches are helping people. As much as they can. There is so much love here Our neighbors take care of each other "
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3y ago
"I've lived here my whole life and it's pretty good place to raise a family , not much junky homes at all , independence does a great job of keeping the riff raff away"
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Lizzy love joy
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3y ago
"This house is awesome not sure where it’s located but going to get address hope it’s not too late to call. God bless you for letting me see it I can see that being my home."
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Caitlin B. .
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6y ago
"I've lived here for 2 years and it's an amazing neighborhood for you to raise your kids or even to just start a family."
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Lana B.
Resident
6y ago
"30 minutes to downtown if there is not bad traffic or nasty weather, but sometimes it takes upward of an hour. "
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Angela O. C.
Resident
7y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for up to four years I loved it everybody is very friendly and easygoing I really am going to miss if I have to move from this area I would love to stay and Independence it feels like home"
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Laquushaneal
Resident
8y ago
"Wish I had a better landlord who care about keeping their property up to date. Hate the school district because they don’t care about their student getting the best education especially the ones who need extra help. "
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Deray
Resident
8y ago
"its super close to Restaurants and Entertainment So close that you can literally walk to everything with in 5 to 10 minutes"
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Frequently asked questions about 618 S Willis Ave

What is 618 S Willis Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 618 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO is $158,800.
What is the price history for 618 S Willis Ave?
618 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO last sold in June 2024.
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 618 S Willis Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 618 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
Does 618 S Willis Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 618 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.