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Tiny residential neighborhood abuts historic town square
Benton is a one-square-mile residential neighborhood adjacent to Independence Square in the Heart of Independence. Residents still live in the city’s oldest homes, some dating back to the mid-19th century. President Harry S. Truman's homes, which are now part of the Harry S. Truman National Historic Landmark District, are less than a mile from Benton. This place, which Truman referred to as the “center of the world,” maintains its small-town feel. Yet residents can experience all the culture and amenities of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, just 14 miles away.“It is a wonderful suburb/city to grow up in, and I still live here. Independence is a quieter, quainter area than the city of Kansas City with a nice mix of tiny little houses to bigger homes,” lifelong Independence resident Marla Jones says.
Benton is very big on history and small-town family living with everything in close proximity.
The Historic Truman Courthouse is a restored historic building where Benton residents can obtain a marriage license.
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Tiny area big on architectural diversity
Despite its tiny size, Benton offers a surprising variety of architectural styles, including bungalows, Foursquares, Cape Cods, Craftsman, ranch-style, split-levels and some duplexes. Prices range from $145,000 to $200,000. Homes sell after 37 days, compared to the U.S. average of 43 days. The median price is $147,000. “The price point in Benton is typically lower on average than the surrounding area. But it’s an up-and-coming neighborhood, so that could change,” Terri Wilson of Chartwell Realty says. Wilson has been selling homes in the area for 15 years.
Newly built one and two story homes are popping up around the Benton neighborhood.
Despite its tiny size, Benton offers a variety of architectural styles.
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Easy to get around with Interstates, IndeBus and Amtrak
Benton is surrounded by main thoroughfares, making it easy to commute anywhere in the metro. East Truman Road is Benton’s northern border, and Missouri State Route 78, AKA 23rd Street, is its southern boundary. Interstate 70 is 3 miles away, and I-435 is 5 miles away. Benton is surrounded by East Truman Road to the north and Missouri Route 78 to the south. Interstates 70 and 435 are within 5 miles. Public transportation is also an option, with several IndeBus stops along major thoroughfares and an Amtrak station a mile away.
At the northern edge of Benton, locals can enjoy The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site.
Benton is a one-square-mile residential neighborhood adjacent to Independence Square.
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Convenient choices for dining and groceries
“The Square,” as residents call Independence Square, has been the city's central gathering point since the original Truman Courthouse was built in 1836. The courthouse is a mile south of Benton. The Square is the place to go for many dining options, Jones says. The aroma of pastries and fresh-brewed coffee from Main Street Coffee House signals the beginning of the day on the Square. On special occasions, Ophelia’s offers an elegant dining experience with live jazz on the weekends and a popular Sunday brunch. When hunger strikes but getting out of the car feels too much trouble, residents can head a mile south to the Mugs-Up Root Beer, a retro drive-in burger joint straight out of the 1950s, complete with carhops wearing stainless steel coin dispensers 2 miles away. Grocery shopping is right in the neighborhood on 23rd Street at stores including Hy-Vee, Price Chopper and Thompson’s Country Market.
Benton locals can have salmon and Sunday brunch at Ophelia's.
Price Chopper has everyday essentials and is just minutes from Benton.
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City within walking distance
Children can walk to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City, which offers after-school activities, sports, and enrichment programs for kids ages 5-18. Benton Park is also within walking distance and features a playground, basketball courts and plenty of open green space. Curtis Park is a sliver of a park that hugs Benton’s northern border along E. Truman Rd. Hiram Young Park is another small green space on the other side of S. Noland Road. The 56-acre Woodlawn Cemetery has been a sacred spot for Benton residents since 1837. It’s the oldest continuous-use Jackson County cemetery and the resting place of local loved ones, including pioneers and Civil War soldiers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City is located in the Benton neighbohorhood.
A fantastic place for the kids to hang out is the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City.
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Chrisman High School robotics team members mentor younger kids
Neighborhood students can attend Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School, which receives a C-plus score from Niche and the B-minus rated George Caleb Bingham Middle School. High schoolers can attend President Harry S. Truman’s alma mater, William Chrisman High School. Chrisman students can join the robotics team, which participates in national and international competitions. Chrisman receives a B-minus grade from Niche.
Bingham Middle School is a public middle school located in
Independence, Missouri.
Brenton residents can send their children to William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO.
Parents love Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School and the teachers.
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Annual Labor Day event celebrates city's Old West heritage
Labor Day Weekend is a big deal in Independence. Every year, residents and visitors gather to pay tribute to Independence’s place in history as the starting point of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails. Attendance at SantaCaliGon Days has grown to over 300,000 people since it started in 1940. The event takes place in Historic Independence Square, and admission is free except for the carnival.
Latter-day Saints history and genealogy research big in Independence
Independence has played a significant role in the history of the Latter Day Saints movement from 1831 to today. In fact, the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) Temple’s towering, swirling silver spire dominates the Independence skyline. Within walking distance from the temple are the Independence Visitors’ Center, a Latter-day Saints historical center with tours featuring exhibits on 1830s-era Mormon settlers, the Stone Church Community of Christ and Church of Christ-Temple Lot.Independence is also home to the Midwest Genealogy Center, the largest free-standing public family history library in the U.S.
Church of Christ Temple is a perfect place to worship for nearby Benton residents.
Benton visitors go to Independence Visitor Center for more info on the area's history.
The Community of Christ Temple's spire dominates the Independence skyline.
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Benton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benton, Independence sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Benton, Independence over the last 12 months is $165,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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