$284,275
SOLD APR 2, 2025

137 E Payne St Independence, CA 93526

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,060 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$268 Per Sq Ft

79% Above List Price

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Lawn
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Corner Lot
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2025

This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,060 square feet of living space, featuring newer windows and laminate floors throughout. The home includes upgraded electrical and a new central heating system for added comfort. Enjoy the covered front porch with beautiful views of the Sierra. The carport provides convenient alley access via an electric gate, and a partial basement offers extra storage. A detached, 2-room building serves as a laundry and storage area, with 540 square feet of versatile space. The fully fenced corner lot is beautifully landscaped with fruit trees, lawns, and shrubs, all maintained by sprinklers in the front and back yards. This home is move-in ready and waiting for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenifer Castaneda

Blue Sky Real Estate License #00950523 Listed on: 10/12/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Bertha Blackamore

Eastern Sierra Realty License #02147288

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,940

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Year Round Access
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned RMH

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,060 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Oven or Range
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Ovusd Elementary And Middle School
  • Ovusd High School

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Public Hookup Available For Sewer

Community Details

  • Independence Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,940

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions To Property: Located approx 4 hours north of LA, 1.5 hours south of Mammoth in the center of Eastern Sierra Recreational Area! From Hwy 395 in Independence (Edwards St) turn east on Payne. House is down on the left hand side.
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Flooring- Laminate, Dual Pane Windows
  • Property Style: 1 story + basement
  • Property Sub-Type: SFB- Site Built
  • PropertyType: Single Family
  • Property Type: Single Family Building
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Master Plan Zoning: RMH
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, W/D Hookups, Oven/Range
  • Basement: Partial Basement
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Listing Area: Independence
  • Living Area: 1060
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Corner Lot, Fenced- Full, Landscape- Full, Lawn, Sprinklers- Automatic, Storage Shed, Trees, View of Mountains, Work Shop, Curb & Gutter, Access- All Year, Out Buildings
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof Type: Composition

Utilities

  • Cooling: Evap Cooler
  • Heating: Forced Air/Central
  • Utilities: Water Source: City/Municipal, Legal Access: Yes, Sewer: Hooked-up, Propane: Hooked-up

Schools

  • Elementary School: OVUSD
  • Middle School: OVUSD
  • High School: OVUSD
  • Elementary School: OVUSD
  • High School: OVUSD

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0.13

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: OVUSD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2024
Closed on
Mar 5, 2025
Sold by
Delaware Joyce Ann and Myers Kim A
Bought by
Mettam Diane Y
Seller's Agent
Jenifer Castaneda
Blue Sky Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bertha Blackamore
Eastern Sierra Realty
List Price
$159,000
Sold Price
$284,275
Premium/Discount to List
$125,275
78.79%
Views
99
Current Estimated Value
$283,100

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,175
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.98%
Original Mortgage
$227,400
Outstanding Balance
$226,257
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$56,843

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2017
Sold by
Bentley Grant P and Bentley Yvonne M
Bought by
Delaware Louis J and Delaware Joyce A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2006
Sold by
Espinoza Anthony A and Espinoza Elvira Rodriguez
Bought by
Bentley Grant P and Bentley Yvonne M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2005
Sold by
Coulter Gladys
Bought by
Espinoza Anthony A and Espinoza Elvira Rodriguez

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2005
Sold by
Kelley George Bernard and Kelley Pamela Jane
Bought by
Coulter Gladys

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2003
Sold by
Coulter Gladys
Bought by
Kelley George Bernard and Kelley Pamela Jane
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $284,500 Inyo-Mono Title
Grant Deed $157,000 Mountain Title Company
Grant Deed $199,000 Mountain Title Company
Individual Deed $165,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $227,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Sold $284,275 -4.9% $268 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Price Changed $299,000 -8.0% $282 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Price Changed $325,000 -6.9% $307 / Sq Ft
10/12/2024 10/12/24 Price Changed $349,000 +119.5% $329 / Sq Ft
10/12/2024 10/12/24 For Sale $159,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Inyo County MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $1,940 $229,500 $91,800 $137,700
2024 $1,940 $175,132 $61,351 $113,781
2023 $1,909 $171,699 $60,149 $111,550
2022 $1,828 $168,333 $58,970 $109,363
2021 $1,828 $165,033 $57,814 $107,219
2020 $1,792 $163,342 $57,222 $106,120
2019 $1,792 $160,140 $56,100 $104,040
2018 $1,759 $157,000 $55,000 $102,000
2017 $1,705 $145,000 $50,000 $95,000
2016 $1,607 $136,000 $50,000 $86,000
2015 $1,549 $130,000 $50,000 $80,000
2014 $1,499 $125,000 $45,000 $80,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jenifer Castaneda

    Blue Sky Real Estate

    (760) 876-1000

    68 Total Sales

    Jenifer Castaneda
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Bertha Blackamore

    Eastern Sierra Realty

    (760) 873-4161

    121 Total Sales

    Bertha Blackamore
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Map

Source: Inyo County MLS

MLS Number: 2312794

APN: 002-102-05

California Inyo County Independence 93526

137 E Payne St, Independence, CA

This home is located at 137 E Payne St, Independence, CA 93526 and is currently priced at $284,275, approximately $268 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 137 E Payne St is a home located in Inyo County with nearby schools including Owens Valley Elementary School and Owens Valley High School.

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