Charming Updated 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Home in the Heart of Raytown – Easy Living at Its Best!
Welcome to 7918 Evanston Ave, Raytown, MO 64138 — a wonderful single-family home offering comfort, style, and an unbeatable location for everyday convenience and family-friendly living. This 2-bedroom, 2 full-bath residence features an oversized primary bedroom and has benefited from numerous updates, creating a fresh, move-in-ready atmosphere throughout.
Located in the heart of Raytown with easy access to major routes, this home puts you just two blocks from the elementary school and a beautiful neighborhood park complete with a walking trail, green space, playground, and basketball courts. Just four blocks away, enjoy the city park with its fishing pond, skate park, tennis courts, and shelter houses — perfect for outdoor recreation right at your doorstep. You’re also conveniently close to the 350 Shopping Corridor, offering shopping, dining, and everyday amenities for true lifestyle and easy living.
Inside, the thoughtfully updated spaces provide comfortable living areas ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The generous lot, 2-car garage, and prime location add to the appeal, making this an excellent choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone seeking low-maintenance convenience in a vibrant community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the perfect blend of updated comfort and exceptional location. Schedule your showing today and experience the easy lifestyle this home offers!
Highlights:
• Oversized primary bedroom with 2 full baths
• Significant updates throughout
• 2 blocks to elementary school & neighborhood park (walking trail, playground, basketball)
• 4 blocks to city park (fishing pond, skate park, tennis, shelters)
• Close to 350 Shopping Corridor and major access routes
• 2-car garage on a spacious lot
Active
Price cut: $7.5K (9/1)
$227,500
7918 Evanston Ave, Raytown, MO 64138
2beds
1,626sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 27 days
- 260
- 36
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Faye Whitney 816-985-8650,
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2632339
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Slate, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,626
- Total interior livable area: 1,626 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,626
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Metal
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Level, Many Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 45840071900000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Southwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raytown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $144,150
- Annual tax amount: $2,487
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $227,500-3.2%$140/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000$145/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Pending sale | $235,000$145/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+6.8%$145/sqft |
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| 8/25/2023 | Sold | -- |
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| 7/17/2023 | Pending sale | $220,000$135/sqft |
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| 7/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $220,000+41.9%$135/sqft |
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| 6/2/2021 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/18/2021 | Pending sale | $155,000$95/sqft |
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| 4/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $155,000+72.4%$95/sqft |
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| 3/27/2015 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/14/2015 | Pending sale | $89,900$55/sqft |
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| 12/5/2014 | Price change | $89,900-10%$55/sqft |
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| 10/22/2014 | Price change | $99,900-13.1%$61/sqft |
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| 9/19/2014 | Price change | $114,900-2.2%$71/sqft |
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| 8/26/2014 | Listed for sale | $117,500$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,487 -0.1% | $27,389 -0.7% |
| 2024 | $2,489 +0.7% | $27,587 |
| 2023 | $2,472 +26.9% | $27,587 +33.2% |
| 2022 | $1,948 -0.3% | $20,710 |
| 2021 | $1,955 -0.7% | $20,710 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $1,969 +0.5% | $20,665 |
| 2019 | $1,959 | $20,665 +14.9% |
| 2018 | $1,959 +15.6% | $17,986 |
| 2017 | $1,694 +5.9% | $17,986 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $1,600 +2.1% | $17,535 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,567 +0.1% | $17,024 |
| 2013 | $1,565 +0.1% | $17,024 |
| 2012 | $1,564 +1.7% | $17,024 |
| 2011 | $1,538 +1.5% | $17,024 +1.9% |
| 2010 | $1,516 -8.2% | $16,699 |
| 2009 | $1,650 +12.3% | $16,699 -16% |
| 2008 | $1,470 -0.3% | $19,879 |
| 2007 | $1,474 +6.8% | $19,879 |
| 2006 | $1,381 +10.3% | $19,879 |
| 2005 | $1,251 +0% | $19,879 +15% |
| 2004 | $1,251 +11.6% | $17,287 |
| 2003 | $1,121 +0.1% | $17,287 +15% |
| 2002 | $1,120 +14.8% | $15,032 |
| 2001 | $976 | $15,032 |
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Neighborhood: 64138
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southwood
- Middle: Raytown South
- High: Raytown South
Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





