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 9031 S Short Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 9031 S Short Ave in Independence, MO is $46,200 .

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 9031 S Short Ave?

The closest schools to 9031 S Short 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).

How big is the lot at 9031 S Short Ave?

The lot at 9031 S Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).

9031 S Short Ave, Independence, MO 64053

OFF MARKET

$46,200

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
566 sqft

9031 S Short Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Est. Refi. Payment $369/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$46.2K

Since last month

$400 (+0.9%)

Since last year

$0 (0%)

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 +85% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$46K
August 2026	$46K
June 2026	$49K
May 2026	$50K
April 2026	$48K
March 2026	$46K
February 2026	$45K
2025
December 2025	$49K
November 2025	$46K
October 2025	$46K
2024
October 2024	$56K
September 2024	$56K
July 2024	$61K
June 2024	$60K
May 2024	$64K
April 2024	$61K
March 2024	$58K
February 2024	$57K
January 2024	$53K
2023
December 2023	$56K
October 2023	$53K
August 2023	$57K
July 2023	$57K
June 2023	$54K
May 2023	$53K
April 2023	$52K
March 2023	$50K
February 2023	$49K
January 2023	$47K
2022
December 2022	$46K
November 2022	$46K
October 2022	$49K
September 2022	$48K
August 2022	$48K
July 2022	$51K
June 2022	$52K
May 2022	$50K
April 2022	$50K
March 2022	$48K
February 2022	$41K
January 2022	$41K
2021
December 2021	$42K
November 2021	$41K
October 2021	$41K
September 2021	$41K
August 2021	$41K
July 2021	$42K
June 2021	$41K
May 2021	$40K
April 2021	$39K
March 2021	$38K
February 2021	$37K
January 2021	$36K
2020
December 2020	$35K
November 2020	$35K
October 2020	$35K
September 2020	$33K
August 2020	$30K
July 2020	$29K
June 2020	$31K
May 2020	$33K
April 2020	$32K
March 2020	$32K
February 2020	$32K
January 2020	$33K
2019
December 2019	$34K
November 2019	$37K
October 2019	$38K
September 2019	$38K
August 2019	$37K
July 2019	$37K
June 2019	$39K
May 2019	$35K
April 2019	$25K
March 2019	$26K
February 2019	$26K
January 2019	$24K
2018
December 2018	$24K
November 2018	$25K
October 2018	$25K
September 2018	$25K
August 2018	$23K
July 2018	$23K
June 2018	$24K
May 2018	$22K
April 2018	$24K
March 2018	$25K
February 2018	$22K
January 2018	$21K
2017
December 2017	$25K
November 2017	$27K
October 2017	$27K
September 2017	$27K
August 2017	$19K
July 2017	$26K
June 2017	$26K
May 2017	$24K
April 2017	$21K
March 2017	$22K
February 2017	$25K
January 2017	$26K
2016
December 2016	$26K
November 2016	$26K
October 2016	$24K
September 2016	$25K

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	0.31	Single-Family Home	-	12/17/25	2	1	908
8703 E Morrell Ave, Independence, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	03/06/26	2	1	748
8727 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	03/11/26	2	1	1,320
515 S Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.63	Single-Family Home	-	07/27/26	1	1	686
8803 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	07/06/26	3	1	1,256
547 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	04/14/26	2	1	660
8840 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO	0.45	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	2	1	840
107 N Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	04/27/26	3	2	934
125 S Brookside St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	02/19/26	2	1	855
128 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	11/24/25	3	1	884

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
9505 E Kentucky Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.14	$257,200	3	1.5	2,496	Off Market
327 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.12	$108,400	2	1	898	Off Market
8912 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.16	-	-	-	-	Off Market
108 N Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.21	-	3	2	801	Recently Sold
8841 Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.19	$110,000	2	1	966	For Sale
105 N Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.24	$115,700	2	1	776	Off Market
107 N Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.24	-	3	2	934	Recently Sold
111 N Ditzler Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.25	-	5	4	2,135	Recently Sold
132 S Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.24	$186,300	3	2	1,648	Off Market
8800 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.26	$233,000	Studio	1	-	Off Market
112 N Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.26	$130,400	2	1.5	729	Off Market
420 S Farley Ter, Independence, MO 64053	0.25	$164,945	4	2	1,625	For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

566 sqft

$82/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 9031 S Short Ave, Independence, MO. 9031 S Short Ave is in the Mount Washington neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64053. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 566 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3049 sqft and was built in 1920.

9031 S Short Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 566 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1920. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $46,200, with a rent estimate of $910/month.

Home Details for 9031 S Short Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$9,260

Home facts updated by county records

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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Neighborhood Overview

Mount Washington

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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4y ago
"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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Trulia User
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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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Rae n.
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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 9031 S Short Ave

What is 9031 S Short Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 9031 S Short Ave in Independence, MO is $46,200.
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 9031 S Short Ave?
The closest schools to 9031 S Short 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).
How big is the lot at 9031 S Short Ave?
The lot at 9031 S Short Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).