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 926 1/2 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 926 1/2 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $191,300 .

Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?

Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Independence?

The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K 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 .

How big is the lot at 926 1/2 E Walnut St?

The lot at 926 1/2 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.32 acres (13,939 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$191,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,895 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

926 1/2 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,325/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$191K

Since last month

$12K (-6%)

Since last year

$25K (-11.4%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$191K
September 2026	$196K
August 2026	$204K
July 2026	$207K
June 2026	$216K
May 2026	$223K
April 2026	$212K
March 2026	$215K
February 2026	$212K
January 2026	$203K
2025
December 2025	$202K
November 2025	$206K
October 2025	$207K
September 2025	$216K
August 2025	$217K
July 2025	$223K
June 2025	$221K
May 2025	$221K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$212K
February 2025	$207K
January 2025	$202K
2024
December 2024	$198K
November 2024	$205K
October 2024	$198K
September 2024	$196K
August 2024	$196K
July 2024	$198K
June 2024	$205K
May 2024	$206K
April 2024	$206K
March 2024	$203K
February 2024	$196K
January 2024	$192K
2023
December 2023	$192K
November 2023	$192K
October 2023	$193K
September 2023	$194K
August 2023	$194K
July 2023	$207K
June 2023	$208K
May 2023	$209K
April 2023	$204K
March 2023	$199K
February 2023	$194K
January 2023	$193K
2022
December 2022	$192K
November 2022	$196K
October 2022	$196K
September 2022	$198K
August 2022	$199K
July 2022	$201K
June 2022	$200K
May 2022	$197K
April 2022	$192K
March 2022	$181K
February 2022	$165K
January 2022	$163K
2021
December 2021	$161K
November 2021	$161K
October 2021	$162K
September 2021	$162K
August 2021	$165K
July 2021	$170K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$169K
April 2021	$167K
March 2021	$166K
February 2021	$159K
January 2021	$156K
2020
December 2020	$158K
November 2020	$159K
October 2020	$159K
September 2020	$153K
August 2020	$147K
July 2020	$147K
June 2020	$146K
May 2020	$145K
April 2020	$146K
March 2020	$145K
February 2020	$140K
January 2020	$140K
2019
December 2019	$141K
November 2019	$142K
October 2019	$141K
September 2019	$143K
August 2019	$141K
July 2019	$140K
June 2019	$138K
May 2019	$136K
April 2019	$137K
March 2019	$129K
February 2019	$128K
January 2019	$129K
2018
December 2018	$129K
November 2018	$130K
October 2018	$129K
September 2018	$127K
August 2018	$130K
July 2018	$129K
June 2018	$135K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$132K
February 2018	$133K
January 2018	$124K
2017
December 2017	$124K
November 2017	$124K
October 2017	$126K
September 2017	$126K
August 2017	$125K
July 2017	$117K
June 2017	$118K
May 2017	$116K
April 2017	$115K
March 2017	$116K
February 2017	$116K
January 2017	$116K
2016
December 2016	$115K
November 2016	$117K
October 2016	$113K

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
909 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.11	Single-Family Home	-	07/17/26	3	1.5	2,236
103 N Wilson Ave, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	1.5	1,132
533 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	02/11/26	3	2	1,850
528 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	02/26/26	4	2	1,800
1017 E Smith Ave, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	3	2	1,303
216 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	10/08/26	3	1	1,090
506 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	11/26/25	4	2	1,500
504 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	04/17/26	3	3	2,354
327 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	11/12/25	5	2	2,016
613 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	2	2	1,433

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
926 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$171,100	3	3	1,356	Off Market
928 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$146,400	2	1	1,066	Off Market
925 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$230,900	5	4	2,371	Off Market
927 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$170,600	3	1	1,338	Off Market
820 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	1	1	600	Off Market
220 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$99,500	3	1	958	Off Market
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	-	2	1	922	Recently Sold
929 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$250,000	4	3	1,738	For Sale
816 E Walnut St #820F, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	1	1	600	Off Market
816 E Walnut St #820E, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	1	1	600	Off Market
816 E Walnut St #D, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	1	1	750	Off Market
216 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	3	1	1,090	Recently Sold
821 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$170,800	3	1	936	Off Market
210 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$104,600	2	1	872	Off Market
524-26 E Walnut Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
403.5 W Walnut Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	Studio	1	557	Off Market
403.5 W Walnut Ave #403.5, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	Studio	1	557	Off Market
302 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$168,400	3	1	1,000	Off Market
812 E Walnut St #D, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	-	1	1	-	Off Market
208 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$84,100	1	1	629	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

0.32 acre lot

1,895 sqft

$101/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Plenty of cabinets

This single-family home is located at 926 1/2 E Walnut St, Independence, MO. 926 1/2 E Walnut St is in the Benton neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64050. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,895 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.32 acres and was built in 1960.

926 1/2 E Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,895 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1960. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2023 with an asking price of $1,595 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 17, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $191,300, with a rent estimate of $1,660/month.

Home Details for 926 1/2 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Stone
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 17, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Aug 4, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,595

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,245	$165,310

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$233K

$2.5KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$148

$3MoM

Available listings

416

27MoM

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
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What Locals Say about Benton

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67% say there's holiday spirit
42% say neighbors are friendly
41% say there are sidewalks

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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

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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
8y 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 926 1/2 E Walnut St

What is 926 1/2 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 926 1/2 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is $191,300.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Independence?
The median sale price in Independence is $233K. That is down $2.5K 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.
How big is the lot at 926 1/2 E Walnut St?
The lot at 926 1/2 E Walnut St in Independence, MO is about 0.32 acres (13,939 sq ft).