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 8915 E Smart Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 8915 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO is $81,000 .

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.

What are the closest schools to 8915 E Smart Ave?

The closest schools to 8915 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School (rated 6/10), Fairmount Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Van Horn High School (rated 3/10).

Does 8915 E Smart Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 8915 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 8915 E Smart Ave?

The lot at 8915 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$81,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
665 sqft

8915 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Est. Refi. Payment $601/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$81K

Since last month

$2K (+2.7%)

Since last year

$1K (-1.5%)

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 +161% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$81K
August 2026	$79K
July 2026	$85K
June 2026	$88K
May 2026	$88K
April 2026	$88K
March 2026	$83K
February 2026	$77K
January 2026	$89K
2025
December 2025	$91K
November 2025	$84K
October 2025	$83K
September 2025	$82K
June 2025	$84K
May 2025	$83K
April 2025	$85K
March 2025	$79K
February 2025	$82K
January 2025	$77K
2024
December 2024	$79K
November 2024	$79K
October 2024	$79K
September 2024	$77K
August 2024	$84K
July 2024	$79K
June 2024	$77K
May 2024	$78K
April 2024	$80K
March 2024	$75K
February 2024	$72K
January 2024	$67K
2023
December 2023	$69K
October 2023	$66K
September 2023	$71K
August 2023	$70K
July 2023	$74K
June 2023	$68K
May 2023	$73K
April 2023	$70K
March 2023	$68K
February 2023	$66K
January 2023	$67K
2022
December 2022	$66K
November 2022	$66K
October 2022	$68K
September 2022	$67K
August 2022	$69K
July 2022	$72K
June 2022	$74K
May 2022	$71K
April 2022	$69K
March 2022	$64K
February 2022	$58K
January 2022	$56K
2021
December 2021	$54K
November 2021	$53K
October 2021	$52K
September 2021	$51K
August 2021	$52K
July 2021	$52K
June 2021	$51K
May 2021	$51K
April 2021	$51K
March 2021	$49K
February 2021	$48K
January 2021	$43K
2020
December 2020	$42K
November 2020	$42K
October 2020	$42K
August 2020	$36K
July 2020	$35K
June 2020	$35K
April 2020	$36K
March 2020	$35K
February 2020	$34K
January 2020	$34K
2019
December 2019	$34K
November 2019	$35K
September 2019	$39K
August 2019	$37K
July 2019	$37K
June 2019	$39K
May 2019	$38K
April 2019	$36K
March 2019	$33K
February 2019	$33K
January 2019	$29K
2018
December 2018	$29K
November 2018	$27K
October 2018	$30K
September 2018	$30K
August 2018	$36K
July 2018	$30K
June 2018	$30K
May 2018	$32K
April 2018	$31K
March 2018	$30K
February 2018	$31K
January 2018	$32K
2017
December 2017	$29K
November 2017	$28K
October 2017	$27K
September 2017	$28K
August 2017	$23K
July 2017	$29K
June 2017	$30K
May 2017	$28K
April 2017	$30K
March 2017	$28K
February 2017	$29K
January 2017	$26K
2016
December 2016	$30K
November 2016	$27K
October 2016	$29K
September 2016	$31K

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	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	12/17/25	2	1	908
8727 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	03/11/26	2	1	1,320
8703 E Morrell Ave, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	03/06/26	2	1	748
547 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	04/14/26	2	1	660
8803 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	07/06/26	3	1	1,256
432 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	09/02/26	2	1	985
8617 Thompson Ave, Kansas City, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	06/22/26	2	1	1,016
420 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	3	1	1,094
8840 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO	0.47	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	2	1	840
537 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	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	0.04	-	2	1	859	Recently Sold
411 S Tennessee Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$124,600	3	1	918	Off Market
8909 E Thompson Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.06	$78,300	2	1	506	Off Market
420 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.07	-	3	1	1,094	Recently Sold
8912 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
327 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.15	$109,400	2	1	898	Off Market
8810 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.16	-	4	4	1,260	Recently Sold
8806 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.17	-	2	1	908	Recently Sold
8919 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.17	$147,100	2	1	988	Off Market
420 S Farley Ter, Independence, MO 64053	0.19	$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	0.20	$159,800	3	1	1,294	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

665 sqft

$122/sqft

About this House

GO TO THE WEBSITE TO CALL OR TEXT
to set an appointment after reading the requirements at our website. You can google: Homestead Rose Properties Independence MO

Central A/C, Gas furnace, Washer dryer hookups in the partial unfinished basement. Electric stove, Refrigerator, Disposal.

Requirements
Stable income of $2800 per month with a credit score over 600.
No evictions, felonies, section 8.
positive rental references.
Pets ok with $400 additional deposit and approval.

Tenant is responsible for all utilities and trash service. Must be able to do or pay for lawn maintenance.

8915 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 665 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1920. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2019 with an asking price of $650 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 26, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $81,000, with a rent estimate of $1,087/month.

Home Details for 8915 E Smart Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$625
Sep 25, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$625 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 31, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$650
Jun 25, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$500
Jun 13, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2015	$199	$13,596

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
5 Reviews

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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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"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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"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 8915 E Smart Ave

What is 8915 E Smart Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 8915 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO is $81,000.
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.
What are the closest schools to 8915 E Smart Ave?
The closest schools to 8915 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School (rated 6/10), Fairmount Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Van Horn High School (rated 3/10).
Does 8915 E Smart Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 8915 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 8915 E Smart Ave?
The lot at 8915 E Smart Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).