Christopher Kelly
EXP Realty LLC
(913) 359-3666
262 Total Sales
3 in Benton
$6K - $306K Price Range
520 E Walnut St Independence, MO 64050
Benton NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $191,939
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,084
Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Raised Ranch Architecture
- Granite Countertops
- Porch
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Walk-In Closet
About This Home
As of April 2025$10,000 PRICE REDUCTION!! Updated Home in walking distance to the Historic Independence Square! This Home Features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, Walk In Closet in Master Bedroom, and a 1 Car Garage! Updates to this Home include New Interior Paint, Granite Countertops, Newer Light Fixtures, Hardwood Floors and much more!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Heritage Brokerage Phone: 816-263-2836 License #2014041979 Listed on: 01/22/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,756
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
- Aluminum or Metal Fence
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Inside Entrance
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Raised Ranch Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Laundry in Hall
Kitchen
- Free-Standing Electric Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Garage Access
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Benton Elementary School
- William Chrisman High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 26-240-20-10-00-0-00-000
- $0 special tax assessment
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Apr 29, 2025
Sold by
Walter Kaitlin
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shane Stevens
RE/MAX Heritage
Buyer's Agent
Gary Kerley
ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
List Price
$205,000
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.23%
Original Mortgage
$7,655
Outstanding Balance
$7,550
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$184,389
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 2, 2019
Closed on
May 6, 2019
Sold by
Dream Maker Foundation Inc
Bought by
Walter Kaitlin
Seller's Agent
Linda Holm
ERA McClain Brothers
Buyer's Agent
Erin Slocum
RE/MAX Elite, REALTORS
List Price
$132,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.88%
Original Mortgage
$128,913
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 2008
Sold by
Liv Messina Donald L
Bought by
Messina Marion R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 21, 2006
Sold by
Messina Betty J and Messina Steven A
Bought by
Messina Donald L and Donald L Messina Revocable Living Trust
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Benton, MO
-
Christopher Kelly
-
Lance Tomlin
Lance Tomlin
ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
(913) 386-7415
224 Total Sales
1 in Benton
$157,000 Price
-
Lichelle Leapheart
Lichelle Leapheart
United Real Estate Kansas City
(816) 608-6538
38 Total Sales
1 in Benton
$99,000 Price
-
Jeannine Webb
Jeannine Webb
Seek Real Estate
(913) 374-6100
83 Total Sales
1 in Benton
$235,000 Price
-
David Wiesemann
David Wiesemann
RE/MAX Heritage
(913) 359-4081
103 Total Sales
3 in Benton
$65K - $180K Price Range
-
Jeremy Johnston
Jeremy Johnston
ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
(816) 307-0169
102 Total Sales
2 in Benton
$130K - $151K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $198,000 | Evertitle Agency Llc | ||
| Walter Kaitlin | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Messina Marion R | -- | None Available | |
| Messina Donald L | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $191,391 | ||
| Closed | Barrera Lorena | $7,655 | |
| Previous Owner | Walter Kaitlin | $128,913 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | Sold | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/30/2025 03/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Price Changed | $195,000 | -4.9% | $180 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/07/2025 02/07/25 | For Sale | $205,000 | +54.3% | $189 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/06/2019 05/06/19 | Sold | -- | -- | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 04/02/2019 04/02/19 | For Sale | $132,900 | -- | $123 / Sq Ft |
Source: Heartland MLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,044 | $28,596 | $3,962 | $24,634 |
| 2025 | $1,797 | $28,596 | $3,962 | $24,634 |
| 2024 | $1,797 | $25,935 | $4,459 | $21,476 |
| 2023 | $1,756 | $25,935 | $2,580 | $23,355 |
| 2022 | $1,825 | $24,700 | $3,458 | $21,242 |
| 2021 | $1,824 | $24,700 | $3,458 | $21,242 |
| 2020 | $970 | $12,767 | $3,458 | $9,309 |
| 2019 | $955 | $12,767 | $3,458 | $9,309 |
| 2018 | $979 | $12,497 | $6,955 | $5,542 |
| 2017 | $1,390 | $12,497 | $6,955 | $5,542 |
| 2016 | $1,390 | $10,868 | $1,957 | $8,911 |
| 2014 | $816 | $10,551 | $1,900 | $8,651 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Shane Stevens
Seller's Agent in 2025
Shane Stevens
RE/MAX Heritage
(816) 263-2836
2 in this area
136 Total Sales
-
Gary Kerley
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Gary Kerley
ReeceNichols - Lees Summit
(816) 522-1533
5 in this area
692 Total Sales
-
Linda Holm
Seller's Agent in 2019
Linda Holm
ERA McClain Brothers
(816) 419-8080
2 in this area
54 Total Sales
-
Erin Slocum
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Erin Slocum
RE/MAX Elite, REALTORS
(816) 872-7609
1 in this area
76 Total Sales
Map
Source: Heartland MLS
MLS Number: 2526823
APN: 26-240-20-10-00-0-00-000
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