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 the price history for 709 S Willis Ave?

709 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO last sold in May 2026.

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.

What do residents say about the Heart of Independence neighborhood?

Residents describe the Heart of Independence neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Heart of Independence, Independence .

SOLD

MAY 14, 2026

$20,100

Tax assessed value

709 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Heart of Independence

Home Value

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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	Bath	Sqft
904 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	1.01	Lot/Land	-	04/22/26	-	-
11425 E 9th St S, Independence, MO	1.04	Lot/Land	-	09/10/25	-	-
11423 E 9th St S, Independence, MO	1.05	Lot/Land	-	09/10/25	-	-
426 E Short Ave, Independence, MO	1.13	Lot/Land	-	03/27/26	-	-
1023 S Scott Ave, Independence, MO	0.93	Lot/Land	-	01/15/26	-	-
900 S Pope Ave, Independence, MO	1.28	Lot/Land	-	01/23/26	-	-
410 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO	1.46	Lot/Land	-	01/30/26	-	-

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
713 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.01	$218,200	3	2	1,604	Off Market
717 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.02	$295,000	4	2	2,052	Off Market
722 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$168,100	2	1.5	890	Off Market
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$166,100	3	1	1,300	Off Market
808 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	$189,000	Studio	-	-	For Sale
1229 W Hayward Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.11	$305,000	Studio	2	-	Off Market
618 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.10	$159,800	3	1	1,249	Off Market
1016 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.07	$200,500	3	2	1,580	Off Market
1233 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.12	$132,800	2	1	962	Off Market
811 S Marion Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.11	-	3	2	1,313	Recently Sold
637 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.13	$149,100	Studio	2	-	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

Lot/Land

HOA

None

About this House

Private lot near Independence Square

709 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052 is a lot/land in Heart of Independence. It last sold for the $16,500 asking price on May 14, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,127/month.

Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago

Listed by Chelsey Kessler, (816) 868-2939

KC Vintage Realty LLC

Bought with: Chelsey Kessler, (816) 868-2939, KC Vintage Realty LLC

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2609638

Home Details for 709 S Willis Ave

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features No Private Pool
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Asphalt
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
Property Information Usage of Home: ResidentialParcel Number: 26410090500000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $16,500

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

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7841 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 2609638Attribution Contact: 816-868-2939

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 14, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2609638	Sold	--
Apr 9, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2609638	Pending	$16,500
Mar 27, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2609638	Listed For Sale	$16,500
Mar 20, 2026 Source: ReeceNichols Real Estate #2578626	ListingRemoved	$18,000
Jan 11, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2578626	PendingToActive	$18,000
Jan 4, 2026 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2578626	Pending	$18,000
Oct 1, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2578626	Listed For Sale	$18,000
Sep 30, 2025 Source: ReeceNichols Real Estate #2539169	ListingRemoved	$19,500
Aug 22, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2539169	PriceChange	$19,500 Price decreased by 13%
Mar 30, 2025 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2539169	Listed For Sale	$22,500
Dec 8, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2407912	ListingRemoved
Oct 12, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2407912	PriceChange	$35,000 Price increased by 192%
Sep 1, 2022 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$12,000
Jan 24, 2020 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2199539	Sold	--
Jan 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$25,000
Dec 28, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$25,000
Dec 6, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$25,000
Dec 2, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$273	$20,100

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

Heart of Independence

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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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Prev. Resident
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
Visitor
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. .
Resident
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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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-08-29 21:03:22 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price. Click here for more information
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Frequently asked questions about 709 S Willis Ave

What is the price history for 709 S Willis Ave?
709 S Willis Ave in Independence, MO last sold in May 2026.
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.
What do residents say about the Heart of Independence neighborhood?
Residents describe the Heart of Independence neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Heart of Independence, Independence.