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 707 E Lexington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 707 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is $147,200 .

What is the price history for 707 E Lexington Ave?

707 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO last sold in July 2010.

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 707 E Lexington Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 707 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 707 E Lexington Ave?

The lot at 707 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.75 acres (32,670 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$147,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,504 sqft (on 0.75 acres)

707 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $978/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$147K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$129K (+717.8%)

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 +199% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$147K
July 2026	$148K
June 2026	$150K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$154K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$152K
January 2026	$146K
2025
December 2025	$146K
November 2025	$152K
October 2025	$150K
September 2025	$148K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$155K
June 2025	$152K
May 2025	$155K
April 2025	$154K
March 2025	$147K
February 2025	$143K
January 2025	$141K
2024
December 2024	$138K
November 2024	$144K
October 2024	$137K
September 2024	$135K
August 2024	$137K
July 2024	$133K
June 2024	$135K
May 2024	$135K
April 2024	$135K
March 2024	$130K
February 2024	$127K
January 2024	$125K
2023
December 2023	$125K
November 2023	$127K
October 2023	$125K
September 2023	$125K
August 2023	$128K
July 2023	$132K
June 2023	$127K
May 2023	$128K
April 2023	$125K
March 2023	$121K
February 2023	$116K
January 2023	$116K
2022
December 2022	$115K
November 2022	$116K
October 2022	$116K
September 2022	$118K
August 2022	$119K
July 2022	$123K
June 2022	$124K
May 2022	$122K
April 2022	$120K
March 2022	$118K
February 2022	$116K
January 2022	$115K
2021
December 2021	$112K
November 2021	$111K
October 2021	$112K
September 2021	$112K
August 2021	$112K
July 2021	$113K
June 2021	$118K
May 2021	$121K
April 2021	$127K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$109K
January 2021	$107K
2020
December 2020	$108K
November 2020	$104K
October 2020	$95K
September 2020	$87K
August 2020	$78K
July 2020	$77K
June 2020	$74K
May 2020	$73K
April 2020	$76K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$73K
January 2020	$72K
2019
December 2019	$73K
November 2019	$76K
October 2019	$76K
September 2019	$74K
August 2019	$71K
July 2019	$70K
June 2019	$72K
May 2019	$73K
April 2019	$78K
March 2019	$72K
February 2019	$75K
January 2019	$68K
2018
December 2018	$65K
November 2018	$68K
October 2018	$62K
September 2018	$63K
August 2018	$60K
July 2018	$59K
June 2018	$58K
May 2018	$57K
April 2018	$53K
March 2018	$55K
February 2018	$54K
January 2018	$56K
2017
December 2017	$50K
November 2017	$52K
October 2017	$51K
September 2017	$59K
August 2017	$56K
July 2017	$52K
June 2017	$52K
May 2017	$56K
April 2017	$49K
March 2017	$55K
February 2017	$54K
January 2017	$55K
2016
December 2016	$53K
November 2016	$49K
October 2016	$56K
September 2016	$53K
August 2016	$49K

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	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
325 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	3	1	996
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.06	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433
204 S Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	930
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
1014 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	05/04/26	3	1	914
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.30	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
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	2	1	1,122	Recently Sold
617 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	3	1	960	Off Market
618 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$130,100	2	1	792	Off Market
621 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$199,400	3	2	1,312	Off Market
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	2	2	1,433	Recently Sold
614 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$181,500	3	2	1,214	Off Market
704 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$216,100	3	2	1,316	Off Market
748 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$151,000	2	1	865	Off Market
746 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$121,600	1	1	642	Off Market
611 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$244,400	3	1.5	1,756	Off Market
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	2	1	1,150	Recently Sold
620 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$179,700	3	1	1,266	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Lot Size

0.75 acres

Living Area

1,504 sqft

Price/Sqft

$98

About this House

Lots of outdoor room on this huge lot near Independence Square. 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room and expanded kitchen with breakfast room and main level laundry. Fireplace in master bedroom. Full basement with outside entrance partial brick and block construction. Large awning over rear with sliding door access to kitchen.<br/><br/>Brokered And Advertised By: Lighthouse Realty of KC LLC<br/>Listing Agent: Pat Schlosser

707 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,504 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1910. It last sold for $18,000 on Jul 12, 2010. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $147,200, with a rent estimate of $1,190/month.

Home Details for 707 E Lexington 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: Stucco
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.75 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 12, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Jun 10, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$19,950
May 26, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Nov 5, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,275	$93,890

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
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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 707 E Lexington Ave

What is 707 E Lexington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 707 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is $147,200.
What is the price history for 707 E Lexington Ave?
707 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO last sold in July 2010.
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 707 E Lexington Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 707 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 707 E Lexington Ave?
The lot at 707 E Lexington Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.75 acres (32,670 sq ft).