261 homes for sale in Independence

Homes on Under a Quarter Acre for Sale in Independence, MO

261 homes for sale in Independence · Sorted by Newest Listed

Real estate in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO has about 51,477 households and a median household income of $60,339. Roughly 61% of homes are owner-occupied, the median owner's home value is $172,900, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute runs 23.9 minutes. About 121,740 people live in Independence, MO, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate (2020–2024). New construction is still adding supply: 4 building permits were issued in September 2026.

Independence, MO has 432 homes for sale right now, 14 of them coming soon, with a median list price of $219,500. These homes were built between 1840 and 2026. They range from 360 to 64,236 square feet.

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207 W 23rd Street, Independence, MO207 W 23rd Street, Independence, MO: listing photo 2207 W 23rd Street, Independence, MO: listing photo 3
47 photos
Price Cut · $28K
$497,000120d active
3beds|2.5baths|2,118sqft|House for sale
207 W 23rd St, Independence, MO
10005 E 35th Street, Independence, MO10005 E 35th Street, Independence, MO: listing photo 210005 E 35th Street, Independence, MO: listing photo 3
45 photos
Price Cut · $65K
$185,000122d active
4beds|2baths|1,728sqft|House for sale
10005 E 35th St, Independence, MO
1706 N Lazy Branch Road, Independence, MO1706 N Lazy Branch Road, Independence, MO: listing photo 21706 N Lazy Branch Road, Independence, MO: listing photo 3
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Open Sun 1 to 5 PM
$258,000123d active
3beds|2baths|1,480sqft|House for sale
1706 N Lazy Branch Rd, Independence, MO
4216 S Cottage Avenue, Independence, MO4216 S Cottage Avenue, Independence, MO: listing photo 24216 S Cottage Avenue, Independence, MO: listing photo 3
28 photos
Price Cut · $10K
$210,000124d active
3beds|1.5baths|1,824sqft|House for sale
4216 S Cottage Ave, Independence, MO
4016 S Spring Street, Independence, MO4016 S Spring Street, Independence, MO: listing photo 24016 S Spring Street, Independence, MO: listing photo 3
99 photos
Price Cut · $15K
$184,900126d active
3beds|1bath|864sqft|House for sale
4016 S Spring St, Independence, MO
521 N Osage Street, Independence, MO521 N Osage Street, Independence, MO: listing photo 2521 N Osage Street, Independence, MO: listing photo 3
32 photos
Single-story
$150,000129d active
3beds|2baths|754sqft|House for sale
521 N Osage St, Independence, MO
820 N Choctaw Avenue, Independence, MO820 N Choctaw Avenue, Independence, MO: listing photo 2820 N Choctaw Avenue, Independence, MO: listing photo 3
21 photos
Price Cut · $5K
$229,900130d active
3beds|1.5baths|1,573sqft|House for sale
820 N Choctaw Ave, Independence, MO
3714 S Breckenridge Drive, Independence, MO3714 S Breckenridge Drive, Independence, MO: listing photo 23714 S Breckenridge Drive, Independence, MO: listing photo 3
41 photos
Price Cut · $40K
$210,000131d active
3beds|1bath|1,692sqft|House for sale
3714 S Breckenridge Dr, Independence, MO

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① Independence itself — the place you are on

Homes by price in Independence

Price rangeFor sale
Under $200,000For sale187
Under $300,000For sale317
Under $400,000For sale379
Under $500,000For sale408
How we compute these
For sale.
Homes listed as active right now. A live count, not a monthly average.
② Its neighborhoods — one step out

Nearby neighborhoods to Independence

NeighborhoodMarket (Market type is set by months of supply — how long it would take to sell every home for sale at the current pace. Under ~4 months favors sellers (low inventory, faster sales, homes near or above asking); over ~6 favors buyers (more choice, more negotiating room). 4–6 is balanced.)Months supplyFor saleMedian saleSell-to-listDays to contractComing soonUnder contract
Far View HeightsSeller's2.5 mo12Median$205,500100%14d14
Glendale GardensSeller's2.5 mo7Median$240,000100%24d02
Sycamore HillsSeller's2.5 mo6Median$235,000100%21d04
Kentucky HillsSeller's4 mo5Median$188,000102%45d03
FairmountSeller's ▼4 mo8Median$126,500103%42d00
How we compute these
Market.
Market type is set by months of supply — how long it would take to sell every home for sale at the current pace. Under ~4 months favors sellers (low inventory, faster sales, homes near or above asking); over ~6 favors buyers (more choice, more negotiating room). 4–6 is balanced.
Months supply.
How many months it would take to sell every home now for sale at the pace of the last 90 days: homes for sale ÷ (closings in the last 90 days ÷ 3).
For sale.
Homes listed as active right now. A live count, not a monthly average.
Days to contract.
The middle number of days between a home being listed and going under contract, over the last 90 days of closings. It is not days-to-close, and it is not how long today's listings have been sitting. Newly built homes are excluded, because a build finishing is not a market moving.
Coming soon.
Homes announced but not yet accepting showings. A live count.
Under contract.
Homes with an accepted contract that have not closed yet. A live count.
③ Nearby cities — two steps out

Search homes nearby Independence

PlaceMarket (Market type is set by months of supply — how long it would take to sell every home for sale at the current pace. Under ~4 months favors sellers (low inventory, faster sales, homes near or above asking); over ~6 favors buyers (more choice, more negotiating room). 4–6 is balanced.)Months supplyMedian listSell-to-listDays to contractFor saleComing soonUnder contract
IndependenceSeller's3.3 moMedian$219,50099%21d43214156
Kansas CitySeller's3.9 moMedian$259,00098%21d2,17081767
Lee's SummitSeller's3 moMedian$500,00098%19d42817226
Blue SpringsSeller's2.7 moMedian$385,00099%18d2129111
RaytownSeller's3.6 moMedian$214,90098%23d138933
How we compute these
Market.
Market type is set by months of supply — how long it would take to sell every home for sale at the current pace. Under ~4 months favors sellers (low inventory, faster sales, homes near or above asking); over ~6 favors buyers (more choice, more negotiating room). 4–6 is balanced.
Months supply.
How many months it would take to sell every home now for sale at the pace of the last 90 days: homes for sale ÷ (closings in the last 90 days ÷ 3).
Median list.
The middle asking price among the homes for sale right now. Half are listed above it, half below.
Days to contract.
The middle number of days between a home being listed and going under contract, over the last 90 days of closings. It is not days-to-close, and it is not how long today's listings have been sitting. Newly built homes are excluded, because a build finishing is not a market moving.
For sale.
Homes listed as active right now. A live count, not a monthly average.
Coming soon.
Homes announced but not yet accepting showings. A live count.
Under contract.
Homes with an accepted contract that have not closed yet. A live count.

Real estate FAQs about Independence

How many homes are for sale in Independence?

432 homes are for sale in Independence as of Nov 14, 2026, 14 of them coming soon, plus 156 under contract. The list updates from the Heartland MLS feed through the day.

How much does a home in Independence cost?

The median list price in Independence is $219,500 across the 432 homes for sale, as of Nov 14, 2026.

What is the price per square foot in Independence?

Homes for sale in Independence list at a median of $153 per square foot, as of Nov 14, 2026.

How fast do homes sell in Independence?

Homes in Independence take a median of 21 days to go under contract, as of Nov 14, 2026.

How many homes have sold in Independence in the past year?

1,576 homes have sold in Independence over the last 12 months, as of Nov 14, 2026.

Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?

Independence has 3.01 months of supply and homes close at 100% of the last list price, as of Nov 14, 2026. Under four months of supply favors sellers.

What does recent activity look like in Independence?

1,576 homes sold in Independence over the last 12 months, and 33 homes were listed in the last 7 days; 103 closed in the last 30 days, as of Nov 14, 2026.

When were the homes in Independence built?

The homes for sale in Independence break down as built 2020 or newer (24), built 2010-2019 (3), built 2000-2009 (22), built 1990-1999 (21), built 1980-1989 (22), built 1970-1979 (39), built 1960-1969 (56), built before 1960 (171).

What are the newest homes for sale in Independence?

24 homes for sale in Independence were built in 2020 or later.

Are there older homes for sale in Independence?

171 of the homes for sale in Independence were built before 1960.

How big are the homes for sale in Independence?

By finished area above grade, they run under 1,500 sq ft (243), 1,500-1,999 sq ft (62), 2,000-2,999 sq ft (38), 3,000-3,999 sq ft (4).

How big are the lots in Independence?

Lot sizes in Independence run under 1/4 acre (252), 1/4 to 1/2 acre (104), 1/2 to 1 acre (29), 1 to 5 acres (23).

How many bedrooms do homes in Independence have?

The homes for sale in Independence are 2 bedrooms (69), 3 bedrooms (176), 4 bedrooms (83), 5+ bedrooms (18).

Do homes in Independence have HOA fees?

358 of the homes for sale in Independence carry no HOA at all, and 50 have a fee under $150 a month.

Are there single-story homes for sale in Independence?

230 single-story homes are for sale in Independence today.

Are there homes with a pool in Independence?

9 of the homes for sale in Independence have a pool.

What kind of garages do homes in Independence have?

33 homes for sale in Independence have a three-car garage or larger, out of 161 with at least two.

What is the most common flooring in Independence homes?

Across the homes for sale in Independence, the flooring listed most often is carpet (144), wood (114), luxury vinyl (65).

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