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 1024 S Cottage Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1024 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO is $178,500 .

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.

What do residents say about the Heart of Independence neighborhood?

Residents describe the Heart of Independence neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Heart of Independence, Independence .

1024 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64055

OFF MARKET

$178,500

Trulia Estimate

Studio

1024 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64055

Heart of Independence

Est. Refi. Payment $1,163/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$179K

Since last month

$600 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$8K (+4.9%)

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 decreased by -9% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$176K
July 2026	$175K
June 2026	$180K
May 2026	$179K
April 2026	$199K
March 2026	$177K
February 2026	$181K
January 2026	$162K
2025
December 2025	$165K
November 2025	$172K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$151K
August 2025	$168K
July 2025	$178K
June 2025	$190K
May 2025	$202K
April 2025	$197K
March 2025	$178K
February 2025	$160K
January 2025	$175K
2024
December 2024	$170K
November 2024	$179K
October 2024	$182K
September 2024	$167K
August 2024	$182K
July 2024	$181K
June 2024	$193K

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
812 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO	0.03	Single-Family Home	-	12/05/25	2	1	714
1013 S Cottage St, Independence, MO	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	09/09/25	3	2	1,268
732 W Stone St, Independence, MO	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	08/18/26	2	1	720
901 S Cottage St, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	05/06/26	2	1	748
905 W Linden Ave, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	09/03/25	2	1	720
620 W Stone St, Independence, MO	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	1	1	600
1020 S McCoy St, Independence, MO	0.18	Single-Family Home	-	07/15/26	3	2	2,768
1224 S Delaware Ave, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	06/29/26	3	1	925
1224 Windsor St, Independence, MO	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	11/13/25	3	1	1,050
611 W 23rd St S, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	04/24/26	2	1	1,520

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
903 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.02	$140,500	2	1	730	Off Market
907 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	$153,900	2	1	1,118	Off Market
812 S Woodland Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.03	-	2	1	714	Recently Sold
1020 S Cottage St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$399,900	3	2	1,479	Off Market
805 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.03	-	Studio	5	-	Off Market
1013 S Cottage St, Independence, MO 64050	0.04	$132,000	3	2	1,268	Off Market
1015 S Cottage St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	$134,300	1	1	700	Off Market
904 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64052	0.07	$175,700	4	1.5	1,140	Off Market
904 S Cottage St, Independence, MO 64050	0.07	$151,300	4	1	1,140	Off Market
802 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.06	$198,900	3	1	1,200	Off Market
1013 W South Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.09	$186,700	4	2	1,516	Off Market
732 W Stone St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	2	1	720	Recently Sold

Local Information

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About this House

1024 S Cottage Ave is in the Heart of Independence neighborhood in Independence, MO and in ZIP code 64055.

1024 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64055 is a studio property in Heart of Independence. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2024 with an asking price of $1,295 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 21, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $178,500, with a rent estimate of $1,646/month.

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 21, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Jun 6, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,295

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
11 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Heart of Independence

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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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Prev. Resident
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
Visitor
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. .
Resident
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.
Resident
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
Resident
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 1024 S Cottage Ave

What is 1024 S Cottage Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1024 S Cottage Ave in Independence, MO is $178,500.
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.
What do residents say about the Heart of Independence neighborhood?
Residents describe the Heart of Independence neighborhood in Independence, MO as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Heart of Independence, Independence.