How do I schedule a tour of 5226 Downey Avenue?

5226 Downey Avenue is coming soon, and tours start October 1, 2026. It is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,288 sqft home listed at $324,900.

Tap Tour this home to hold up to three times before you pick one — Myli confirms by text and your HouseLoop agent meets you there, no back-and-forth phone tag required.

How do I get more information about 5226 Downey Avenue?

It is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,288 sqft home listed at $324,900.

Ask Myli anything about this home right on this page — she can pull the schools, taxes, HOA and recent sales in Independence in seconds — or tap Ask a question to reach a HouseLoop agent directly.

Can I take a virtual tour of 5226 Downey Avenue?

Not yet — 5226 Downey Avenue doesn't have a video walkthrough posted with this listing, so the photos and floor plan on this page are the best preview available right now.

Tap Tour this home and your HouseLoop agent will walk it live on video for you if you can't make it in person, or Ask Myli to check back once one is added.

What is the 64055 neighborhood like?

5226 Downey Avenue sits in 64055. The median list here is $235,000, versus $225,000 across Independence, MO. Homes in 64055 go under contract in a median of 16 days, faster than Independence, MO as a whole.

A tighter zip code inside a bigger city often trades a little on price for a lot on convenience. Ask Myli how 64055 compares to nearby zips, or tap Tour this home to see the block for yourself.

How much is the monthly payment for 5226 Downey Avenue?

About $1,850 a month with 10% down at 6.5% over 30 years, before taxes and insurance; with this home's $3,017 tax bill folded in it lands near $2,390. Median sold price in Country Meadows is $275,000 — this $324,900 list is above it.

Your real number moves with the down payment and rate you lock — drag the sliders on this page, or tap Get pre-approved and Myli lines up a pre-approval in as little as 24 hours.

How do I get pre-approved to buy 5226 Downey Avenue?

Tap Get pre-approved and a HouseLoop lending partner can answer in as little as 24 hours with a soft credit check that never affects your score — no documents to dig up before you start.

A pre-approval is what turns "we're just looking" into a real number sellers take seriously — especially in Country Meadows, where sellers accept 96% of list on average. Tap Get pre-approved to get the process moving, or Ask Myli what to expect first.

Can I negotiate the asking price for 5226 Downey Avenue?

Yes. 5226 Downey Avenue was listed on September 28, 2026. Sellers in Country Meadows accepted about 4% under list on average over the last 12 months across 15 sales.

Your HouseLoop agent writes the offer with the recent sales in Independence sitting right beside it, so you know before you sign whether you're negotiating from strength. Ask Myli or tap Ask a question to start.

What is a good offer for 5226 Downey Avenue?

Sellers in Country Meadows accepted 96% of list over the last 12 months across 15 sales, median $275,000, near $305,406 – $311,579 on this $324,900 list. The median home here took 28 days to go under contract, so most sellers aren't fielding three offers on day one.

See the Offer Insights section on this page for the full range — what wins fast, what holds, where offers get ignored. Tap Ask a question and Myli writes the offer strategy with a HouseLoop agent the same day.

How do I make an offer on 5226 Downey Avenue?

Making an offer on 5226 Downey Avenue means putting a price, a timeline and your financing in writing, along with any contingencies you want — inspection, financing, or an appraisal gap clause if the market calls for one.

Ask Myli "what should I offer" or tap Ask a question, and your HouseLoop agent prepares the offer and handles the contingencies, timing and paperwork with you, not for you.

What is the price per square foot for 5226 Downey Avenue?

$252 per square foot ($324,900 over 1,288 sqft). Homes sold in Independence, MO over the same window went for a median of $146 per square foot, so this home is priced well above that per-square-foot median.

Price per square foot is the fastest way to compare this home to the next one you tour — See Offer insights below for how that stacks up against what's actually selling, or Ask Myli to pull three more like it nearby.

How long has 5226 Downey Avenue been on the market?

Listed on September 28, 2026. Homes in Country Meadows typically go under contract in 28 days.

How long a home has been listed is the clearest early read on a seller's flexibility, so it is worth checking back as this one's count grows. Tap ♥ to save it and Myli will text you the moment the price or status changes.

When was 5226 Downey Avenue built?

5226 Downey Avenue was built in 1987, so it is about 39 years old.

A home's age shapes what an inspection tends to flag — roof, HVAC and plumbing lifespans especially. Ask Myli what to expect from a home this age, or tap Tour this home to see the mechanicals in person.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 5226 Downey Avenue have?

5226 Downey Avenue is a home with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across 1,288 square feet, on a 0.04 acre lot, per the MLS record for this address.

Bed and bath count is usually the first filter a buyer sets, so it's worth confirming here before you compare this home to the next one. Ask Myli to pull three more nearby with the same layout, or tap Tour this home to walk the floor plan in person.

What is the lot size of 5226 Downey Avenue?

0.04 acres (about 1,673 square feet), per the county record for 5226 Downey Avenue.

Lot size drives what you can add later — a pool, a shop, room to expand — more than the house itself does. Ask Myli how that compares to other lots in Independence, or tap Ask a question to find out what's allowed.

Does 5226 Downey Avenue have a garage, a basement, air conditioning?

5226 Downey Avenue has a 2-car garage and a full, inside entrance basement, and electric cooling.

Garage size and a finished basement are two of the fastest ways to add real living space without a remodel. Ask Myli if that trade-off makes sense for your search, or tap Tour this home to see it in person.

What are the floors made of in 5226 Downey Avenue?

Carpet and Vinyl, per the MLS record for 5226 Downey Avenue.

Flooring type affects both upkeep and resale — hard-surface floors show better in photos and hold up longer than carpet in high-traffic rooms. Ask Myli what buyers in Independence tend to prefer, or tap Tour this home to see it yourself.

What schools serve 5226 Downey Avenue?

William Southern Elementary School (7/10), Bridger Middle School (7/10), Truman High School (4/10) in the Independence district, per GreatSchools' 1-10 ratings for this address.

School assignment is one of the few things you can't change after closing, so it's worth confirming before you tour. Ask Myli to pull the full attendance boundary, or tap Ask a question to double-check with the district.

What are the property taxes for 5226 Downey Avenue?

Public records show about $3,017 a year (0.9% of the list price) for 5226 Downey Avenue. Taxes can change on reassessment, especially after a sale.

Property tax is folded into the payment estimate above — drag the sliders in the HouseLoop Mortgage Calculator to see how a different assessment would change your monthly number, or tap Get pre-approved to ask a lender directly.

Are there HOA fees for 5226 Downey Avenue?

Yes — $194 a month for 5226 Downey Avenue.

An HOA fee usually buys something back — trash, lawn care, a pool or a clubhouse — so it's worth asking what's included before you compare it to a fee-free listing. Ask Myli what this HOA covers, or tap Ask a question to find out.

Is 5226 Downey Avenue still for sale?

5226 Downey Avenue is coming soon and will be active on the market on October 1, 2026 — you can see it, and start planning around it, before most buyers even know it exists.

Tap Tour this home to reserve your spot for opening day, or tap ♥ to save it and Myli will text you the moment it goes live so you're never a day behind.

Can I share 5226 Downey Avenue with someone?

Yes — tap the share icon on this page to send 5226 Downey Avenue by text, email, or straight to Facebook, X or WhatsApp.

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How do I follow the Independence market?

Tap ♥ on 5226 Downey Avenue to get a text the moment its price or status changes, or search Independence on HouseLoop and tap Save search to hear about every new listing that matches.

A saved search runs in the background and checks itself, so you see a new listing the day it hits rather than a week later. Ask Myli to set one up for you in this conversation.

Can I ask a question about 5226 Downey Avenue?

Yes — ask her anything about 5226 Downey Avenue right below this list: the price history, the schools, what a fair offer looks like, or how it compares to what else is for sale in Independence.

She reads the full listing record and this page's own market data before she answers, and hands off to a HouseLoop agent the moment a question needs one. Tap Ask Myli below to start.