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 938 S Main St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 938 S Main St in Independence, MO is $239,400 .

What is the price history for 938 S Main St?

938 S Main St in Independence, MO last sold in October 2020.

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 938 S Main St have air conditioning?

Yes, 938 S Main St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 938 S Main St?

The lot at 938 S Main St in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$239,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,469 sqft

938 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050

Heart of Independence

Est. Refi. Payment $1,548/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$239K

Since last month

$3K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$12K (+5.3%)

Since last sale

$50K (+26.4%)

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 +340% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$240K
August 2026	$239K
July 2026	$243K
June 2026	$244K
May 2026	$245K
April 2026	$241K
March 2026	$238K
February 2026	$231K
January 2026	$225K
2025
December 2025	$225K
November 2025	$227K
October 2025	$227K
September 2025	$226K
August 2025	$228K
July 2025	$232K
June 2025	$235K
May 2025	$236K
April 2025	$233K
March 2025	$230K
February 2025	$225K
January 2025	$225K
2024
December 2024	$222K
November 2024	$226K
October 2024	$230K
September 2024	$230K
August 2024	$231K
July 2024	$237K
June 2024	$241K
May 2024	$238K
April 2024	$240K
March 2024	$237K
February 2024	$234K
January 2024	$229K
2023
December 2023	$231K
November 2023	$229K
October 2023	$236K
September 2023	$234K
August 2023	$236K
July 2023	$234K
June 2023	$237K
May 2023	$236K
April 2023	$234K
March 2023	$229K
February 2023	$224K
January 2023	$222K
2022
December 2022	$222K
November 2022	$226K
October 2022	$223K
September 2022	$219K
August 2022	$219K
July 2022	$221K
June 2022	$233K
May 2022	$234K
April 2022	$229K
March 2022	$228K
February 2022	$227K
January 2022	$224K
2021
December 2021	$217K
November 2021	$215K
October 2021	$219K
September 2021	$211K
August 2021	$211K
July 2021	$210K
June 2021	$208K
May 2021	$208K
April 2021	$209K
March 2021	$204K
February 2021	$200K
January 2021	$195K
2020
December 2020	$194K
November 2020	$192K
October 2020	$187K
September 2020	$186K
August 2020	$186K
July 2020	$186K
June 2020	$186K
May 2020	$185K
April 2020	$183K
March 2020	$183K
February 2020	$58K
January 2020	$59K
2019
December 2019	$57K
November 2019	$58K
October 2019	$58K
September 2019	$58K
August 2019	$57K
July 2019	$58K
June 2019	$57K
May 2019	$57K
April 2019	$57K
March 2019	$57K
February 2019	$57K
January 2019	$57K
2018
December 2018	$57K
November 2018	$56K
October 2018	$55K
September 2018	$55K
August 2018	$55K
July 2018	$69K
June 2018	$94K
May 2018	$90K
April 2018	$88K
March 2018	$89K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$86K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$84K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$75K
July 2017	$65K
June 2017	$63K
May 2017	$64K
April 2017	$64K
March 2017	$64K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$63K
2016
December 2016	$63K
November 2016	$61K
October 2016	$58K
September 2016	$55K

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
1122 S Main St, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	3	2	1,607
219 E South Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	12/09/25	3	2	1,464
1126 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	09/11/25	3	2	1,370
926 S Washington St, Independence, MO	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	01/15/26	3	1	1,558
1123 S Liberty St, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	06/16/26	4	2.5	1,484
203 W Ruby Ave, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	10/17/25	3	2.5	2,566
1211 S Osage St, Independence, MO	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	04/17/26	3	2	1,236
1234 S Pearl St, Independence, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	09/30/25	2	1.5	1,502
1223 S Osage St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	12/04/25	2	2	1,786
229 E Elm St, Independence, MO	0.44	Single-Family Home	-	12/19/25	3	2	1,536

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
920 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$369,000	Studio	2	-	For Sale
911 S Washington St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$147,500	3	1	968	Off Market
930 S Washington St, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$181,500	5	2	1,840	Off Market
936 S Washington Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$181,400	2	1	1,183	Off Market
926 S Washington St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	-	3	1	1,558	Recently Sold
920 S Washington St, Independence, MO 64050	0.08	$282,400	4	2.5	2,044	Off Market
115 W Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$283,400	4	2	2,912	Off Market
818 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$204,400	3	1	1,772	Off Market
112 W Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$165,700	3	1	1,445	Off Market
128 W Sea Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$328,300	4	3	2,540	Off Market
924 S Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$160,300	5	2.5	1,743	Off Market
1000 S Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	$208,600	4	2	1,429	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

1,469 sqft

$163/sqft

About this House

Don't miss your opportunity to own a recently renovated 2 story home in this historic neighborhood in Independence. This home has been renovated for today while maintaining the integrity of the home. Original hardwood floors and doors. Newer systems include Heating and cooling. Newer electrical and plumbing and custom cabinets.

938 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,469 sqft single-family home in Heart of Independence, built in 1900. It last sold for $190,000 on Oct 30, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $239,400, with a rent estimate of $1,692/month.

Home Details for 938 S Main St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalMicrowave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 30, 2020 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #45001_2209001	Sold	--
May 5, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$185,500
Apr 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$185,500
Mar 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$185,500
Mar 11, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$185,500 Price decreased by 2%
Feb 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$190,000
Aug 2, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Jul 12, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$69,950
Jul 3, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$69,950

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,088	$227,440

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
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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.
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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
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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 938 S Main St

What is 938 S Main St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 938 S Main St in Independence, MO is $239,400.
What is the price history for 938 S Main St?
938 S Main St in Independence, MO last sold in October 2020.
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 938 S Main St have air conditioning?
Yes, 938 S Main St in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 938 S Main St?
The lot at 938 S Main St in Independence, MO is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).