Is a car needed in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's wildlife

Does Mount Washington, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Mount Washington, Independence, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Mount Washington, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 8908 E Smart Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 8908 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO is $111,000 .

What is the price history for 8908 E Smart Ave?

8908 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO last sold in August 2025.

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 8908 E Smart Ave?

The lot at 8908 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.08 acres (3,500 sq ft).

Does 8908 E Smart Ave have parking?

Yes, 8908 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$111,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
705 sqft

8908 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Est. Refi. Payment $795/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$111K

Since last month

$600 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.9%)

Since last sale

$33K (+42.3%)

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 +226% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$111K
August 2026	$112K
July 2026	$113K
June 2026	$117K
May 2026	$121K
April 2026	$117K
March 2026	$119K
February 2026	$118K
January 2026	$122K
2025
December 2025	$123K
November 2025	$123K
October 2025	$117K
September 2025	$108K
August 2025	$106K
July 2025	$101K
June 2025	$100K
May 2025	$100K
April 2025	$100K
March 2025	$94K
February 2025	$97K
January 2025	$95K
2024
December 2024	$95K
November 2024	$96K
October 2024	$95K
September 2024	$93K
August 2024	$99K
July 2024	$94K
June 2024	$94K
May 2024	$94K
April 2024	$95K
March 2024	$91K
February 2024	$89K
January 2024	$86K
2023
December 2023	$87K
November 2023	$86K
October 2023	$84K
September 2023	$87K
August 2023	$87K
July 2023	$87K
June 2023	$86K
May 2023	$90K
April 2023	$88K
March 2023	$85K
February 2023	$83K
January 2023	$83K
2022
December 2022	$81K
November 2022	$82K
October 2022	$83K
September 2022	$82K
August 2022	$84K
July 2022	$87K
June 2022	$87K
May 2022	$84K
April 2022	$82K
March 2022	$79K
February 2022	$75K
January 2022	$72K
2021
December 2021	$69K
November 2021	$67K
October 2021	$66K
September 2021	$66K
August 2021	$65K
July 2021	$65K
June 2021	$63K
May 2021	$61K
April 2021	$58K
March 2021	$60K
February 2021	$59K
January 2021	$54K
2020
November 2020	$54K
October 2020	$50K
September 2020	$43K
August 2020	$40K
2019
September 2019	$41K
August 2019	$38K
July 2019	$40K
June 2019	$40K
May 2019	$39K
April 2019	$40K
March 2019	$40K
February 2019	$41K
January 2019	$40K
2018
December 2018	$41K
November 2018	$39K
October 2018	$38K
September 2018	$37K
August 2018	$36K
July 2018	$36K
June 2018	$35K
May 2018	$36K
April 2018	$36K
March 2018	$35K
February 2018	$34K
January 2018	$34K
2017
December 2017	$31K
November 2017	$31K
October 2017	$31K
September 2017	$31K
August 2017	$29K
July 2017	$33K
June 2017	$31K
May 2017	$32K
April 2017	$33K
March 2017	$33K
February 2017	$33K
January 2017	$34K
2016
December 2016	$34K
November 2016	$32K
October 2016	$35K
September 2016	$34K

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
8806 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	12/17/25	2	1	908
8727 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	03/11/26	2	1	1,320
8703 E Morrell Ave, Independence, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	03/06/26	2	1	748
8803 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	07/06/26	3	1	1,256
547 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	04/14/26	2	1	660
432 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	09/02/26	2	1	985
420 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	3	1	1,094
8840 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	2	1	840
8617 Thompson Ave, Kansas City, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	06/22/26	2	1	1,016
537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	10/07/25	3	1	1,185

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
8908 E Thompson Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.06	-	2	1	859	Recently Sold
411 S Tennessee Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	$124,600	3	1	918	Off Market
8909 E Thompson Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.09	$78,300	2	1	506	Off Market
420 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	-	3	1	1,094	Recently Sold
8912 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
327 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.12	$109,400	2	1	898	Off Market
8810 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.14	-	4	4	1,260	Recently Sold
8806 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.15	-	2	1	908	Recently Sold
8919 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.20	$147,100	2	1	988	Off Market
420 S Farley Ter, Independence, MO 64053	0.15	$163,900	4	2	1,625	Off Market
501 S Stark Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.19	$111,200	2	2	1,006	Off Market
8801 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.17	$159,800	3	1	1,294	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1916

705 sqft

$157/sqft

About this House

Washer,dryer hookups, & off street parking.

Tenant pays all utilities.

8908 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 705 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1916. It was last sold on Aug 13, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2019 with an asking price of $750 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $111,000, with a rent estimate of $1,096/month.

Home Details for 8908 E Smart Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3500 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 13, 2025 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
May 9, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$750
Apr 6, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$750

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$919	$66,120

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

Fairmount Elementary School
PK-5
Public
313 Students
Independence 30 School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
As former student here I can confirm it’s not the best but still ok but one major issue is the lack of space in the school and not providing enough materials for the teachers.
Other Review
8mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Mount Washington

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say car is needed
78 % Say parking is easy
73 % Say yards are well-kept
70 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say there's wildlife
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say it's dog friendly
33 % Say neighbors are friendly
26 % Say it's quiet
23 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
21 % Say there are sidewalks
15 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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"it's a very welcoming and friendly neighborhood. I know all my neighbors and have personally never had a problem with the neighborhood itself."
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5y ago
"It doesn't have any events in the area. You have to drive to do anything for interment. Would be nice to have something in the neighborhood to meet people. "
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kjohns
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7y ago
"easy access to highway allowing drive north, south, downtown or to eastern suburbs quick and painless"
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8y ago
"my neighbors are very hateful and nosey, they snub ya. other than the closest neighbors I have the neighborhood isn't bad "
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Frequently asked questions about 8908 E Smart Ave

What is 8908 E Smart Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 8908 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO is $111,000.
What is the price history for 8908 E Smart Ave?
8908 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO last sold in August 2025.
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 8908 E Smart Ave?
The lot at 8908 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.08 acres (3,500 sq ft).
Does 8908 E Smart Ave have parking?
Yes, 8908 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO has on-site parking.