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 720 W Maple Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 720 W Maple Ave in Independence, MO is $383,000 .

What is the price history for 720 W Maple Ave?

720 W Maple Ave in Independence, MO last sold in April 2018.

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.

How big is the lot at 720 W Maple Ave?

The lot at 720 W Maple Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.40 acres (17,424 sq ft).

Does 720 W Maple Ave have a garage?

Yes, 720 W Maple Ave in Independence, MO has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$383,000

Trulia Estimate

10 Beds
4 Baths
4,180 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

720 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Heart of Independence

Est. Refi. Payment $2,605/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$383K

Since last month

$4K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$23K (-5.6%)

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 +69% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$381K
September 2026	$380K
August 2026	$385K
July 2026	$388K
June 2026	$389K
May 2026	$384K
April 2026	$367K
March 2026	$409K
February 2026	$407K
January 2026	$422K
2025
December 2025	$412K
November 2025	$417K
October 2025	$417K
September 2025	$404K
August 2025	$406K
July 2025	$408K
June 2025	$409K
May 2025	$412K
April 2025	$412K
March 2025	$411K
February 2025	$408K
January 2025	$403K
2024
December 2024	$392K
November 2024	$409K
October 2024	$430K
September 2024	$425K
August 2024	$436K
July 2024	$408K
June 2024	$418K
May 2024	$408K
April 2024	$400K
March 2024	$393K
February 2024	$385K
January 2024	$380K
2023
December 2023	$378K
November 2023	$377K
October 2023	$387K
September 2023	$382K
August 2023	$391K
July 2023	$392K
June 2023	$404K
May 2023	$393K
April 2023	$387K
March 2023	$384K
February 2023	$385K
January 2023	$389K
2022
December 2022	$395K
November 2022	$436K
2021
April 2021	$361K
March 2021	$354K
February 2021	$347K
January 2021	$336K
2020
August 2020	$311K
July 2020	$308K
June 2020	$305K
May 2020	$301K
April 2020	$300K
March 2020	$299K
February 2020	$292K
January 2020	$291K
2019
December 2019	$283K
November 2019	$286K
October 2019	$286K
September 2019	$287K
August 2019	$260K
July 2019	$259K
June 2019	$260K
May 2019	$253K
April 2019	$252K
March 2019	$251K
February 2019	$251K
January 2019	$252K
2018
December 2018	$252K
November 2018	$255K
October 2018	$254K
September 2018	$282K
August 2018	$283K
July 2018	$282K
June 2018	$283K
May 2018	$284K
April 2018	$285K
March 2018	$285K
February 2018	$284K
January 2018	$387K
2017
December 2017	$258K
November 2017	$255K
October 2017	$263K
September 2017	$255K
August 2017	$251K
July 2017	$234K
June 2017	$236K
May 2017	$241K
April 2017	$236K
March 2017	$237K
February 2017	$251K
January 2017	$227K
2016
December 2016	$221K
November 2016	$220K
October 2016	$225K

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
522 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	03/20/26	9	4	5,166
611 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	05/14/26	5	3.5	3,808
810 W Waldo Ave, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	04/28/26	5	2.5	3,605
901 W White Oak St, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	10/01/26	6	3	3,475
910 W Waldo Ave, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	05/26/26	5	3.5	3,065
907 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	10/16/25	4	3.5	2,496
500 N Delaware St, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	04/27/26	3	2	2,291
608 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO	0.61	Single-Family Home	-	10/10/25	6	3	4,018
200 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	06/18/26	4	4	2,102
1034 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	01/09/26	3	2	2,384

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
710 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$169,000	3	2	1,952	Off Market
W Maple, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
W Maple, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$177,600	Studio	-	-	Off Market
810 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
210 N Union St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$137,800	3	1	1,496	Off Market
216 N Union St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$106,500	3	1	840	Off Market
709 W Truman Rd #D, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	Studio	1	550	Off Market
709 W Truman Rd #1D, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	Studio	1	-	Off Market
709 W Truman Rd #4D, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	-	Off Market
709 W Truman Rd #1C, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	Studio	1	-	Off Market
709 W Truman Rd #3-D, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	-	Off Market
709 W Truman Rd #1-B, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	Studio	1	-	Off Market
709 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	650	Off Market
808 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
225 N Union St #1, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$219,800	6	2.5	2,263	Off Market
225 N Union St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
803 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$246,500	5	3	3,535	Off Market
1216-1218 N Union St #1216, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	2	1	926	Off Market
807 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$308,200	4	4	2,838	Off Market
216 N Delaware Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$178,300	3	2	1,928	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1880

0.4 acre lot

4,180 sqft

$92/sqft

Garage

About this House

Own a piece of history! The Watson House is a Queen Anne style mansion with a robust history and architectural features that cannot be replicated. This package includes the adjoining Raymond/Ott House. These homes are begging to be brought back to their former glory! State and Fed tax incentives are available to offset renovation costs. Homes are walking distance to the historic Independence Square and Truman Home. Downtown Independence is taking off! Will you add these homes as part of the revitalization?

720 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 10 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,180 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1880. It was last sold on Apr 11, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $383,000, with a rent estimate of $2,057/month.

Home Details for 720 W Maple Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageTypes of Rooms: Dining RoomStorage
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2.5Floors: Other
Heating & Cooling Air Conditioning
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: OtherPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 8, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$295,000
Sep 2, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$295,000
Apr 11, 2018 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2084569	Sold	--
Mar 8, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$295,000
Feb 27, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$295,000 Price decreased by 21%
Feb 16, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$375,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jan 2, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$400,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,489	$330,620

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

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
3mo 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.
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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
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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
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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 720 W Maple Ave

What is 720 W Maple Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 720 W Maple Ave in Independence, MO is $383,000.
What is the price history for 720 W Maple Ave?
720 W Maple Ave in Independence, MO last sold in April 2018.
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.
How big is the lot at 720 W Maple Ave?
The lot at 720 W Maple Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.40 acres (17,424 sq ft).
Does 720 W Maple Ave have a garage?
Yes, 720 W Maple Ave in Independence, MO has a garage.