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 538 S Crane St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 538 S Crane St in Independence, MO is $150,500 .

What is the price history for 538 S Crane St?

538 S Crane St in Independence, MO last sold in April 2011.

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 538 S Crane St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 538 S Crane St in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 538 S Crane St?

The lot at 538 S Crane St in Independence, MO is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$150,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

538 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050

Benton

Est. Refi. Payment $1,007/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$151K

Since last month

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$8K (-4.7%)

Since last sale

$137K (+975%)

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 +156% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$151K
August 2026	$150K
July 2026	$153K
June 2026	$155K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$155K
March 2026	$153K
February 2026	$150K
January 2026	$144K
2025
December 2025	$146K
November 2025	$150K
October 2025	$151K
September 2025	$155K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$160K
June 2025	$159K
May 2025	$160K
April 2025	$158K
March 2025	$155K
February 2025	$152K
January 2025	$150K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$152K
October 2024	$145K
September 2024	$144K
August 2024	$146K
July 2024	$146K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$150K
April 2024	$150K
March 2024	$146K
February 2024	$143K
January 2024	$140K
2023
December 2023	$141K
November 2023	$142K
October 2023	$142K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$144K
July 2023	$154K
June 2023	$145K
May 2023	$142K
April 2023	$139K
March 2023	$135K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$130K
November 2022	$131K
October 2022	$131K
September 2022	$132K
August 2022	$132K
July 2022	$135K
June 2022	$136K
May 2022	$133K
April 2022	$131K
March 2022	$127K
February 2022	$124K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$120K
November 2021	$118K
October 2021	$117K
September 2021	$118K
August 2021	$117K
July 2021	$120K
June 2021	$119K
May 2021	$115K
April 2021	$117K
March 2021	$112K
February 2021	$110K
January 2021	$108K
2020
December 2020	$106K
November 2020	$103K
October 2020	$105K
September 2020	$103K
August 2020	$89K
July 2020	$95K
June 2020	$98K
May 2020	$99K
April 2020	$96K
March 2020	$95K
February 2020	$95K
January 2020	$94K
2019
December 2019	$93K
November 2019	$97K
October 2019	$92K
September 2019	$92K
August 2019	$90K
July 2019	$90K
June 2019	$90K
May 2019	$92K
April 2019	$90K
March 2019	$87K
February 2019	$86K
January 2019	$89K
2018
December 2018	$87K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$86K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$91K
May 2018	$90K
April 2018	$89K
March 2018	$84K
February 2018	$82K
January 2018	$81K
2017
December 2017	$79K
November 2017	$78K
October 2017	$71K
September 2017	$69K
August 2017	$68K
July 2017	$63K
June 2017	$62K
May 2017	$60K
April 2017	$58K
March 2017	$58K
February 2017	$60K
January 2017	$64K
2016
December 2016	$64K
November 2016	$64K
October 2016	$60K
September 2016	$59K

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
1005 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	02/12/26	2	1	837
204 S Rogers St, Independence, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	05/15/26	2	1	930
218 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	07/30/26	2	1	922
815 S Raymond St, Independence, MO	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	09/30/25	2	1	777
823 S Raymond St, Independence, MO	0.28	Single-Family Home	-	10/22/25	2	1	728
717 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	1	1,122
203-209 S Hunter St, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	11/19/25	2	1	786
613 E Kansas Ave, Independence, MO	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	08/13/26	2	1	1,150
318 E Walnut St, Independence, MO	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,017
325 S Crane St, Independence, MO	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	03/05/26	3	1	996

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
533 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	3	2	1,850	Recently Sold
528 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050	0.05	-	4	2	1,800	Recently Sold
709 S Logan St, Independence, MO 64050	0.11	$122,800	3	1	884	Off Market
504 S Hunter St, Independence, MO 64050	0.12	-	3	3	2,354	Recently Sold
814 E Hayward Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.13	$143,800	3	1	1,099	Off Market
701 S Harkless Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.16	-	-	-	-	Off Market
801 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050	0.16	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
1006 E Hayward Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.16	$222,600	3	1.5	1,347	Off Market
804 E Hayward Ave, Independence, MO 64050	0.15	$135,400	2	1	651	Off Market
325 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050	0.14	-	3	1	996	Recently Sold
722 S Harkless St, Independence, MO 64050	0.19	$129,300	Studio	1	-	Off Market
803 S Logan St, Independence, MO 64050	0.17	$154,900	3	1	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1950

0.25 acre lot

864 sqft

$174/sqft

Garage

About this House

To view property call Very clean nice layout carpet fresh paint refrigerator dishwasher and stove included. Washer and dryer hook ups in basement. Deck off back of house. Double pane windows. 2 car garage

Tenant must not have had any evictions within past 5 years. Income of at least 3 times the rent. Must pass criminal background check. Tenant responsible for all utilities. No vouchers.

538 S Crane St, Independence, MO 64050 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Benton, built in 1950. It last sold for $14,000 on Apr 1, 2011. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2021 with an asking price of $875 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 17, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $150,500, with a rent estimate of $1,204/month.

Home Details for 538 S Crane St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: StoneLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 17, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Nov 5, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$875
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Oct 18, 2017 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$750
Aug 28, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$750
Apr 1, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Mar 17, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$14,900 Price decreased by 25%
Feb 24, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$19,900 Price decreased by 33%
Jan 30, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$29,900 Price decreased by 25%
Dec 25, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$39,900
Dec 1, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	--
May 23, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	--
Dec 7, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,616	$119,020

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

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

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
7y 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 538 S Crane St

What is 538 S Crane St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 538 S Crane St in Independence, MO is $150,500.
What is the price history for 538 S Crane St?
538 S Crane St in Independence, MO last sold in April 2011.
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 538 S Crane St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 538 S Crane St in Independence, MO has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 538 S Crane St?
The lot at 538 S Crane St in Independence, MO is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).