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 819 S Hocker Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 819 S Hocker Ave in Independence, MO is $122,700 .

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 Benton neighborhood?

Residents describe the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Benton, Independence .

Does 819 S Hocker Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 819 S Hocker Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 819 S Hocker Ave?

The lot at 819 S Hocker Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (6,970 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$122,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
798 sqft

819 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $827/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$123K

Since last month

$1K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.9%)

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 +353% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$122K
July 2026	$121K
June 2026	$116K
May 2026	$130K
April 2026	$124K
March 2026	$119K
February 2026	$118K
January 2026	$115K
2025
December 2025	$113K
November 2025	$117K
October 2025	$116K
September 2025	$117K
August 2025	$120K
July 2025	$118K
June 2025	$118K
May 2025	$117K
April 2025	$115K
March 2025	$111K
February 2025	$108K
January 2025	$104K
2024
December 2024	$107K
November 2024	$107K
October 2024	$102K
September 2024	$100K
August 2024	$106K
July 2024	$99K
June 2024	$99K
May 2024	$97K
April 2024	$98K
March 2024	$94K
February 2024	$92K
January 2024	$90K
2023
December 2023	$95K
November 2023	$91K
October 2023	$90K
September 2023	$91K
August 2023	$90K
July 2023	$93K
June 2023	$86K
May 2023	$84K
April 2023	$81K
March 2023	$78K
February 2023	$76K
January 2023	$76K
2022
December 2022	$76K
November 2022	$77K
October 2022	$81K
September 2022	$82K
August 2022	$83K
July 2022	$85K
June 2022	$86K
May 2022	$85K
April 2022	$82K
March 2022	$81K
February 2022	$78K
January 2022	$74K
2021
December 2021	$72K
November 2021	$71K
October 2021	$71K
September 2021	$71K
August 2021	$71K
July 2021	$73K
June 2021	$83K
May 2021	$96K
April 2021	$93K
March 2021	$87K
February 2021	$82K
January 2021	$78K
2020
December 2020	$78K
November 2020	$77K
October 2020	$78K
September 2020	$74K
August 2020	$63K
July 2020	$61K
June 2020	$57K
April 2020	$51K
March 2020	$50K
February 2020	$48K
January 2020	$48K
2019
December 2019	$47K
November 2019	$42K
October 2019	$40K
September 2019	$39K
August 2019	$42K
July 2019	$42K
June 2019	$47K
May 2019	$48K
April 2019	$46K
March 2019	$46K
February 2019	$41K
January 2019	$40K
2018
December 2018	$40K
November 2018	$41K
October 2018	$40K
September 2018	$44K
August 2018	$40K
July 2018	$39K
June 2018	$40K
May 2018	$39K
April 2018	$37K
March 2018	$36K
February 2018	$35K
January 2018	$33K
2017
December 2017	$33K
November 2017	$31K
October 2017	$30K
September 2017	$32K
August 2017	$30K
July 2017	$31K
June 2017	$33K
May 2017	$33K
April 2017	$31K
March 2017	$32K
February 2017	$32K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$34K
November 2016	$33K
October 2016	$29K
September 2016	$28K
August 2016	$27K

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
815 S Raymond St, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	09/30/25	2	1	777
916 S Hocker St, Independence, MO	0.10	Single-Family Home	-	12/10/25	3	1	1,260
823 S Raymond St, Independence, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	10/22/25	2	1	728
915 S Pope Ave, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	06/18/26	3	1	1,056
1129 S Dodgion Ave, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	06/10/26	2	1	1,008
301 E Fair St, Independence, MO	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	01/16/26	2	1	725
929 S Pope Ave, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1.5	938
129 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	976
900 S Osage St, Independence, MO	0.53	Single-Family Home	-	11/07/25	2	1	735
610 E Fair St, Independence, MO	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	10/10/25	2	1	912

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
426 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$359,600	4	3	2,401	Off Market
419 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$300,200	3	2	1,500	Off Market
416 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$287,600	3	2	1,389	Off Market
412 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$265,600	3	2	1,400	Off Market
916 S Hocker St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	-	3	1	1,260	Recently Sold
400 E Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$123,000	2	1	950	Off Market
804 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$235,400	3	1	1,796	Off Market
914-914.5 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$185,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
913 S Emery St, Independence, MO 64050	0.10	$385,600	Studio	4	-	Off Market
904 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
918 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$195,700	4	1	2,090	Off Market
922 S Leslie St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$181,500	3	1.5	1,410	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1940

Living Area

798 sqft

Price/Sqft

$154

About this House

This clean, well-maintained 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house is located in central Independence. Appliances include a gas stove/oven, full size refrigerator and central air. NOTE: This is an older house and the bathroom has a unique setup, with a half bath located between the bedrooms and the shower is located in the master bedroom. The front bedroom is long and narrow and measures approx. 11' x 6'. The larger back bedroom measures approx. 10' x 8'. A BONUS ROOM is located between the bedrooms, perfect for a play area or a home office. Full size washer & dryer hookups are ON THE MAIN LEVEL in the utility room located just off the kitchen. This home has an unfinished basement used for STORAGE ONLY, and a large, unfenced backyard. The home does not have a garage, but the driveway allows parking right next to the front door. Pets under 35 pounds are welcome for an additional $25/mo. fee (no dogs under 1 yr old, breed restrictions apply). Available NOW, call today!

Rent is $850 per month and the security deposit is also $850. The application process normally takes about 3 business days. A non-refundable application fee is $35 per person. More specific RENTAL REQUIREMENTS and PET POLICY are posted on the front door of the home, or they can be requested by email. Applications are taken in person at the property, SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

819 S Hocker Ave, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 798 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1940. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2022 with an asking price of $850 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 20, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $122,700, with a rent estimate of $1,200/month.

Home Details for 819 S Hocker Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: OtherLawn
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6970 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 20, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Jul 17, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$850
Jan 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$475
Oct 24, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$475

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$736	$54,220

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
Other Review
1y ago
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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 819 S Hocker Ave

What is 819 S Hocker Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 819 S Hocker Ave in Independence, MO is $122,700.
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 Benton neighborhood?
Residents describe the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Benton, Independence.
Does 819 S Hocker Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 819 S Hocker Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 819 S Hocker Ave?
The lot at 819 S Hocker Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.16 acres (6,970 sq ft).