c.1910 Four Bedroom Kansas Home For Sale $65K
OHU50K Notes $65,000
Clean this place up, and we find that this Kansas home for sale has many wonderful original features to uncover.
Realtor Comments
Investment opportunity galore! This massive 2000 square-foot four bedroom home is ready to be yours and made into your colonial dream! Your goals can be endless with this property with a nice backyard a solid garage and plenty of living space as well as a double living room set up that rolls into the kitchen. It has exactly what youre looking for!
- 4 bed
- 2 bath
- Build date 1910
708 E Birch St, Independence, KS 67301 $65,000
- Contact Realtor: Tucker Killian
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Pros
• Low Cost of Living & Affordable Housing
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Overall affordability score ~79 (with 100 being national average)—around 20% below U.S. norms.
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Median home value ranges between $72K–$95K, far below national average. Rent is also very affordable.
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High homeownership (~70%), short commute (~15 minutes), and low transportation costs
• Strong Industrial & Local Economy Base
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Key manufacturing and aerospace employers: Cessna Aircraft, plastics, food processing, etc.
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Also supported by sectors like healthcare, retail, and public administration.
• Community & Cultural Strengths
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Hosts Independence Community College and events like the annual Neewollah Festival and William Inge Festival.
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Beloved local institution: the Independence Public Library, winner of “Best Small Library in America” (2012).
• Small‑City Feel with Local Pride
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Friendly, close-knit community with a slower pace than bigger metro areas.
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Livability ranking places it above many U.S. areas for its size.
Cons
• High Crime Rates
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Overall crime rate of ~51 per 1,000 residents; violent crime risk approx. 1 in 157, property crime 1 in 22—very high for its size.
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Local Reddit accounts note certain corridors, especially around US‑24 and 435 corridors, as rough or sketchy.
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Some residents describe the reputation as overblown but warn to know which areas to avoid.
• Economic Indicators & Poverty
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Poverty rate around 17–21%, well above U.S. average. Median household income around $39,000–48,000
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Unemployment and job quality tend to lag; jobs score is low in local livability rankings.
• Limited Amenities & Nightlife
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Few upscale restaurants or entertainment options; most new businesses go to nearby suburbs.
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Amenities and shopping are spread out requiring reliance on a car.
• Education Concerns
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Public schools rated average to below in state comparisons; some parents opt for nearby districts like Lee’s Summit or Blue Springs.
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Some praise local district for career-readiness programs but note resources are limited.
• Population Decline & Slow Growth
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Population ~8,500–8,800 has been declining ~7% over five years. Economic vitality and tax revenue may be impacted
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