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 820 S Cottage Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 820 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO is $152,900 .

What is the price history for 820 S Cottage Ave?

820 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO last sold in December 2024.

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.

Does 820 S Cottage Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 820 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

Does 820 S Cottage Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 820 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$152,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

820 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64052

Heart of Independence

Est. Refi. Payment $1,016/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$153K

Since last month

$7K (+4.8%)

Since last year

$27K (+21%)

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 +285% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$153K
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$146K
June 2026	$134K
May 2026	$130K
April 2026	$131K
March 2026	$131K
February 2026	$130K
January 2026	$132K
2025
December 2025	$128K
November 2025	$129K
October 2025	$127K
September 2025	$126K
August 2025	$126K
July 2025	$127K
June 2025	$127K
May 2025	$127K
April 2025	$129K
March 2025	$128K
February 2025	$127K
January 2025	$126K
2024
December 2024	$125K
November 2024	$120K
October 2024	$120K
September 2024	$133K
August 2024	$134K
July 2024	$149K
June 2024	$121K
May 2024	$121K
April 2024	$122K
March 2024	$117K
February 2024	$112K
January 2024	$109K
2023
December 2023	$111K
November 2023	$111K
October 2023	$109K
September 2023	$114K
August 2023	$111K
July 2023	$114K
June 2023	$112K
May 2023	$112K
April 2023	$109K
March 2023	$105K
February 2023	$100K
January 2023	$100K
2022
December 2022	$100K
November 2022	$103K
October 2022	$103K
September 2022	$102K
August 2022	$102K
July 2022	$104K
June 2022	$105K
May 2022	$103K
April 2022	$99K
March 2022	$96K
February 2022	$92K
January 2022	$89K
2021
December 2021	$88K
November 2021	$87K
October 2021	$88K
September 2021	$87K
August 2021	$88K
July 2021	$88K
June 2021	$88K
May 2021	$89K
April 2021	$89K
March 2021	$81K
February 2021	$77K
January 2021	$75K
2020
December 2020	$74K
November 2020	$74K
October 2020	$74K
September 2020	$70K
August 2020	$67K
July 2020	$67K
June 2020	$66K
May 2020	$63K
April 2020	$62K
March 2020	$64K
February 2020	$62K
January 2020	$64K
2019
November 2019	$73K
October 2019	$72K
September 2019	$68K
August 2019	$75K
July 2019	$79K
June 2019	$80K
May 2019	$86K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$86K
February 2019	$79K
January 2019	$72K
2018
December 2018	$73K
November 2018	$68K
October 2018	$63K
September 2018	$65K
August 2018	$73K
July 2018	$71K
June 2018	$77K
May 2018	$79K
April 2018	$76K
March 2018	$65K
February 2018	$63K
January 2018	$62K
2017
December 2017	$60K
November 2017	$60K
October 2017	$55K
September 2017	$47K
August 2017	$46K
July 2017	$45K
June 2017	$44K
May 2017	$38K
April 2017	$40K
March 2017	$40K
February 2017	$37K
January 2017	$35K
2016
December 2016	$37K
November 2016	$35K
October 2016	$36K
September 2016	$40K

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
2434 S Sterling Ave, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	02/16/26	2	1	982
615 S Glenwood Ave, Independence, MO	0.21	Single-Family Home	-	09/02/26	2	1	997
812 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	12/05/25	2	1	714
901 S Cottage St, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	05/06/26	2	1	748
1200 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	10/03/25	3	1	1,300
611 W 23rd St S, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	04/24/26	2	1	1,520
732 W Stone St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	720
324 W South Ave, Independence, MO	0.42	Single-Family Home	-	04/30/26	2	1	1,094
620 W Stone St, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	1	1	600
811 S Marion Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	06/01/26	3	2	1,313

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
904 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	$174,500	4	1.5	1,140	Off Market
904 S Cottage St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$149,000	4	1	1,140	Off Market
901 S Cottage St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	2	1	748	Recently Sold
812 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	-	2	1	714	Recently Sold
802 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$199,100	3	1	1,200	Off Market
905 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.05	$66,400	2	1	720	Off Market
903 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$139,100	2	1	730	Off Market
907 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$152,700	2	1	1,118	Off Market
805 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	-	Studio	5	-	Off Market
1013 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.07	$75,000	-	-	-	For Sale
1000 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.08	-	Studio	3	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 820 S Cottage Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1925

0.4 acre lot

1,200 sqft

$127/sqft

About this House

Welcome to this darling bungalow situated on an impressive nearly half-acre lot. This cozy 2+ bedroom, 1 bath home features a main floor bedroom, a flex room which would be perfect for an office or small bedroom plus a large finished bedroom on the 2nd level. This home also boasts a spacious and updated kitchen, a living room with carpet and lots of natural light plus the convenience of main floor laundry. The versatile second level offers endless possibilities--use it as a spacious bedroom, a playroom, office or an additional living space. Step outside to your spacious and tranquil backyard, lined with trees. This home is located just minutes from the Independence Square, where you'll enjoy local shops, dining and entertainment. Don't miss out on the perfect blend of charm, space and convenience.

820 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64052 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1925. It last sold for the $125,000 asking price on Dec 13, 2024. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2023 with an asking price of $1,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 7, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $152,900, with a rent estimate of $1,319/month.

Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago

Listed by Heather Wells, (816) 651-7661

ReeceNichols - Lees Summit

Jenny Nagel, (816) 588-3276

ReeceNichols - Lees Summit

Bought with: Luis Matos, (913) 201-3242, Weichert, Realtors Welch & Com

Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#2501159

Home Details for 820 S Cottage Ave

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Cellar,Stone/RockNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1200 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: Main Level,Off The Kitchen
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Vinyl, Wood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Other
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1200

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building Construction Materials: Asbestos
Property Information Parcel Number: 26410143300000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $125,000

Location
Direction & Address City: IndependenceCommunity: South Side Add
School Information High School District: Independence

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1200 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business
Business Information Ownership: Other

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 2501159Attribution Contact: 816-651-7661Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1200

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 13, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501159	Sold	--
Nov 13, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501159	Pending	$125,000
Oct 22, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501159	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 7%
Sep 4, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501159	PriceChange	$135,000 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 21, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501159	PriceChange	$139,900 Price decreased by 7%
Jul 26, 2024 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501159	Listed For Sale	$150,000
Mar 7, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Mar 2, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,150
May 8, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
May 1, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$995
Feb 23, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
May 14, 2020 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$895
Apr 15, 2020 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$895
Dec 20, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$825
Oct 28, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$825

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$826	$60,830

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

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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.
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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Frequently asked questions about 820 S Cottage Ave

What is 820 S Cottage Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 820 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO is $152,900.
What is the price history for 820 S Cottage Ave?
820 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO last sold in December 2024.
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.
Does 820 S Cottage Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 820 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
Does 820 S Cottage Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 820 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO has laundry facilities.