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 Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 707 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $155,300 .

What is the price history for 707 E Walnut St?

707 E Walnut St in Independence, MO last sold in March 2008.

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.

Does 707 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 707 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 707 E Walnut St?

The lot at 707 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.73 acres (31,799 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$155,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 sqft (on 0.73 acres)

707 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,079/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$155K

Since last month

$3K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$10K (+7%)

Since last sale

$131K (+529.3%)

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 +172% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$155K
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$161K
June 2026	$158K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$158K
March 2026	$154K
February 2026	$149K
January 2026	$141K
2025
December 2025	$143K
November 2025	$147K
October 2025	$149K
September 2025	$145K
August 2025	$147K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$147K
May 2025	$143K
April 2025	$148K
March 2025	$146K
February 2025	$135K
January 2025	$140K
2024
December 2024	$140K
November 2024	$143K
October 2024	$139K
September 2024	$139K
August 2024	$144K
July 2024	$151K
June 2024	$152K
May 2024	$151K
April 2024	$151K
March 2024	$146K
February 2024	$143K
January 2024	$140K
2023
December 2023	$139K
November 2023	$137K
October 2023	$140K
September 2023	$142K
August 2023	$145K
July 2023	$146K
June 2023	$147K
May 2023	$147K
April 2023	$144K
March 2023	$142K
February 2023	$139K
January 2023	$139K
2022
December 2022	$138K
November 2022	$140K
October 2022	$140K
September 2022	$142K
August 2022	$143K
July 2022	$148K
June 2022	$152K
May 2022	$150K
April 2022	$147K
March 2022	$141K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$133K
2021
December 2021	$128K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$122K
September 2021	$106K
August 2021	$105K
July 2021	$108K
June 2021	$117K
May 2021	$127K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$117K
February 2021	$113K
January 2021	$112K
2020
December 2020	$109K
November 2020	$104K
October 2020	$99K
September 2020	$96K
August 2020	$93K
July 2020	$90K
June 2020	$89K
May 2020	$92K
April 2020	$95K
March 2020	$94K
February 2020	$95K
January 2020	$95K
2019
December 2019	$95K
November 2019	$94K
October 2019	$92K
September 2019	$89K
August 2019	$90K
July 2019	$85K
June 2019	$87K
May 2019	$87K
April 2019	$88K
March 2019	$90K
February 2019	$88K
January 2019	$85K
2018
December 2018	$80K
November 2018	$80K
October 2018	$75K
September 2018	$71K
August 2018	$71K
July 2018	$71K
June 2018	$72K
May 2018	$67K
April 2018	$66K
March 2018	$60K
February 2018	$58K
January 2018	$57K
2017
December 2017	$57K
November 2017	$63K
October 2017	$64K
September 2017	$65K
August 2017	$68K
July 2017	$69K
June 2017	$66K
May 2017	$67K
April 2017	$66K
March 2017	$64K
February 2017	$64K
January 2017	$67K
2016
December 2016	$63K
November 2016	$60K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$57K

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
325 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	3	1	996
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
204 S Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	930
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837
522 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	07/21/26	3	1	1,294
1014 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	05/04/26	3	1	914
203-209 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	11/19/25	2	1	786

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
704 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$213,000	3	2	1,316	Off Market
746 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$120,100	1	1	642	Off Market
748 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$149,200	2	1	865	Off Market
620 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$179,700	3	1	1,266	Off Market
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	-	2	1	1,122	Recently Sold
621 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$196,200	3	2	1,312	Off Market
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	2	1	1,150	Recently Sold
400-402 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64055	0.13	$318,200	Studio	3	-	Off Market
317-319 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	$253,700	3	2	1,550	Off Market
524 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	-	Studio	2	-	Recently Sold
325 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050	0.16	-	3	1	996	Recently Sold
618 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	$128,700	2	1	792	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1930

0.73 acre lot

1,056 sqft

$147/sqft

Garage

About this House

BRING YOUR DECORATING SKILLS!! Lots of potential for the money!! Large lot! 2 car detached garage. $28,900 MLS#1498365 Keith 816 686-5476

707 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1930. It was last sold on Mar 26, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $155,300, with a rent estimate of $1,135/month.

Home Details for 707 E Walnut St

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: CompositionExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.73 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 18, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$28,900
Oct 18, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$28,900
Mar 26, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,501	$100,510

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

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 Walnut St

What is 707 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 707 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $155,300.
What is the price history for 707 E Walnut St?
707 E Walnut St in Independence, MO last sold in March 2008.
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.
Does 707 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 707 E Walnut St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 707 E Walnut St?
The lot at 707 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.73 acres (31,799 sq ft).