Is parking easy in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there's wildlife

Is Fairmount, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Fairmount, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Does Fairmount, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Fairmount, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's quiet

Is Fairmount, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 31% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Fairmount, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Fairmount, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say there are community events

What is 9700 E Kentucky Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 9700 E Kentucky Rd in Independence, MO is $96,600 .

What is the price history for 9700 E Kentucky Rd?

9700 E Kentucky Rd in Independence, MO last sold in October 2018.

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.

Does 9700 E Kentucky Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 9700 E Kentucky Rd in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 9700 E Kentucky Rd?

The lot at 9700 E Kentucky Rd in Independence, MO is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$96,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
797 sqft

9700 E Kentucky Rd, Independence, MO 64053

Fairmount

Est. Refi. Payment $688/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$96.6K

Since last month

$2K (-2.4%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.7%)

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 +188% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$95K
August 2026	$97K
July 2026	$97K
June 2026	$101K
May 2026	$100K
April 2026	$95K
March 2026	$95K
February 2026	$93K
January 2026	$87K
2025
December 2025	$88K
November 2025	$90K
October 2025	$90K
September 2025	$97K
August 2025	$93K
July 2025	$96K
June 2025	$94K
May 2025	$95K
April 2025	$97K
March 2025	$96K
February 2025	$95K
January 2025	$91K
2024
December 2024	$95K
November 2024	$95K
October 2024	$97K
September 2024	$93K
August 2024	$98K
July 2024	$99K
June 2024	$98K
May 2024	$101K
April 2024	$100K
March 2024	$96K
February 2024	$93K
January 2024	$90K
2023
December 2023	$91K
November 2023	$90K
October 2023	$90K
September 2023	$94K
August 2023	$93K
July 2023	$91K
June 2023	$89K
May 2023	$91K
April 2023	$88K
March 2023	$85K
February 2023	$83K
January 2023	$85K
2022
December 2022	$84K
November 2022	$83K
October 2022	$87K
September 2022	$84K
August 2022	$83K
July 2022	$84K
June 2022	$83K
May 2022	$80K
April 2022	$78K
March 2022	$74K
February 2022	$72K
January 2022	$70K
2021
December 2021	$70K
November 2021	$69K
October 2021	$69K
September 2021	$69K
August 2021	$70K
July 2021	$72K
June 2021	$58K
May 2021	$33K
April 2021	$33K
March 2021	$32K
February 2021	$31K
January 2021	$30K
2020
December 2020	$30K
November 2020	$30K
October 2020	$29K
September 2020	$28K
August 2020	$28K
July 2020	$28K
June 2020	$27K
May 2020	$27K
April 2020	$27K
March 2020	$27K
February 2020	$26K
January 2020	$26K
2019
December 2019	$26K
November 2019	$26K
October 2019	$26K
September 2019	$26K
August 2019	$26K
July 2019	$26K
June 2019	$26K
May 2019	$26K
April 2019	$26K
March 2019	$26K
February 2019	$26K
January 2019	$26K
2018
December 2018	$25K
November 2018	$25K
October 2018	$25K
September 2018	$26K
August 2018	$25K
July 2018	$25K
June 2018	$24K
May 2018	$24K
April 2018	$25K
March 2018	$36K
February 2018	$36K
January 2018	$33K
2017
December 2017	$28K
November 2017	$27K
October 2017	$28K
September 2017	$27K
August 2017	$26K
July 2017	$29K
June 2017	$31K
May 2017	$31K
April 2017	$31K
March 2017	$31K
February 2017	$32K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$31K
November 2016	$29K
October 2016	$29K
September 2016	$33K

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
119 N Evanston Ave, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	03/13/26	2	1	952
128 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	11/24/25	3	1	884
212 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	02/19/26	2	1	704
326 N Cedar Ave, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	09/01/26	2	1	787
230 S Huttig Ave, Independence, MO	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	05/29/26	2	1	756
146 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	04/24/26	3	1	1,156
566 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	03/16/26	2	1	940
210 N Glenwood Ave, Independence, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	06/18/26	2	1	960
10119 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	2	1	864
149 S Home Ave, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	11/25/25	3	1.5	832

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
112 N Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$136,800	2	1	818	Off Market
109 S Overton Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	$188,300	4	2	1,440	Off Market
108 N Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$173,300	3	1	900	Off Market
115 N Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	-	3	2	1,046	Recently Sold
114 N Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	$158,400	2	2	1,260	Off Market
119 N Evanston Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	-	2	1	952	Recently Sold
128 S Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.13	-	3	1	884	Recently Sold
117 N Arlington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.09	$133,500	2	1	687	Off Market
111 S Hawthorne Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.14	$172,400	2	1	933	Off Market
107 N Crescent Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.12	$160,100	2	1	942	Off Market
109 N Hawthorne Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.13	$184,700	2	1	1,084	Off Market
113 S Hawthorne Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.16	$165,100	2	1	601	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1924

797 sqft

$121/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 9700 E Kentucky Rd, Independence, MO. 9700 E Kentucky Rd is in the Fairmount neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64053. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 797 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4356 sqft and was built in 1924.

9700 E Kentucky Rd, Independence, MO 64053 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 797 sqft single-family home in Fairmount, built in 1924. It was last sold on Oct 1, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $96,600, with a rent estimate of $1,482/month.

Home Details for 9700 E Kentucky Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: StonePatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 1, 2018 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2087821	Sold	--
Sep 24, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$27,500
Apr 13, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$27,500 Price decreased by 30%
Jan 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$39,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$551	$39,670

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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What Locals Say about Fairmount

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

86 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say car is needed
84 % Say yards are well-kept
75 % Say there's wildlife
69 % Say it's dog friendly
56 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say there are sidewalks
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
42 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
31 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
30 % Say there's holiday spirit
28 % Say streets are well-lit
21 % Say there are community events

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"I drive, but know where the buses run, there's great little store , gas station, grocery store. close to down town. plus it closes to my work place. "
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"No sidewalks and the streets are poorly lit. Also, I've seen a few stray or unleashed dogs roaming the neighborhood- pit bulls, large dogs, etc."
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Frequently asked questions about 9700 E Kentucky Rd

What is 9700 E Kentucky Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 9700 E Kentucky Rd in Independence, MO is $96,600.
What is the price history for 9700 E Kentucky Rd?
9700 E Kentucky Rd in Independence, MO last sold in October 2018.
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.
Does 9700 E Kentucky Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 9700 E Kentucky Rd in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 9700 E Kentucky Rd?
The lot at 9700 E Kentucky Rd in Independence, MO is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).