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

OFF MARKET

721 S Willis Ave
Independence, MO 64052

Heart of Independence

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,225 sqft

$123,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $841/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$123,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $841/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,225 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 721 S Willis Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Living Area

1,225 sqft

Price/Sqft

$101

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 721 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO. 721 S Willis Ave is in the Heart of Independence neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64052. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,225 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7840 sqft and was built in 1910.

721 S Willis Ave, Independence, MO 64052 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,225 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1910. It last sold for $18,900 on Apr 28, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $123,900, with a rent estimate of $1,369/month.

Home Details for 721 S Willis Ave

Interior Features
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: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 721 S Willis Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/28/2017	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/28/2017 Contract Date 04/24/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/20/2017	$18,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-17%)
02/15/2017	$22,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-8%)
01/12/2017	$24,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,600 (-23%)
10/14/2016	$32,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-24%)
09/16/2016	$42,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,600 (-12%)
08/19/2016	$48,100	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,900 (-8%)
08/03/2016	$52,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-7%)
07/26/2016	$56,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/13/2016	--	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/13/2016 Contract Date 04/07/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/27/2016	$56,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,400 (-6%)
05/17/2016	$59,400	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Independence

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$223K

$10.32KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$151

$6MoM

Available listings

404

24MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$916
Assessment	$67,440

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 721 S Willis Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	3	1	1,300
2434 S Sterling Ave, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	02/16/26	2	1	982
811 S Marion Ave, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	06/01/26	3	2	1,313
1111 S Cottage St, Independence, MO	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	08/21/25	2	1	1,065
905 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	09/03/25	2	1	720
1923 S Norton Ave, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	01/23/26	3	1	1,104
810 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	06/01/26	3	2	1,300
812 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	12/05/25	2	1	714
707 S Park Ave, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	07/24/26	3	2	1,560
4961 S Delaware Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	10/29/25	3	2	1,619

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FOR SALE
3D VIEW
$189,000
808 S Willis Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
KW KANSAS CITY METRO
SOLD
OCT 3, 2025
3 bd
1 ba
1,300 sqft
1200 W Linden Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
Real Broker, LLC-MO
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,100
2 bd
1.5 ba
890 sqft
722 S Willis Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
OFF MARKET
Est. $297,400
4 bd
2 ba
2,052 sqft
717 S Willis Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
SOLD
JUN 1, 2026
3 bd
2 ba
1,313 sqft
811 S Marion Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
RE/MAX Heritage
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,604 sqft
713 S Willis Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
SOLD
MAY 14, 2026
709 S Willis Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
KC Vintage Realty LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $133,500
2 bd
1 ba
962 sqft
1233 W Linden Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
Sunburst Real Estate
OFF MARKET
Est. $131,700
2 bd
1 ba
624 sqft
1223 W Sea Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
Grit Real Estate LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,580 sqft
1016 W Linden Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
RE/MAX Heritage
SOLD
JAN 16, 2026
2 bd
2 ba
1,547 sqft
809 S Crysler Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
Advance Realty Group LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $152,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,016 sqft
811 S Crysler Ave,
Independence, MO 64052
Sky Realty & Development

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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
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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.
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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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