$290,000
SOLD FEB 6, 2026

137 E Payne St Independence, CA 93526

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

Recently Sold

$274 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of February 2026

Lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring an additional room perfect for an office, guest space, or third bedroom. Ideally located in the heart of Downtown Independence, this property offers both comfort and character. Enjoy stunning mountain views right from your kitchen sink and a beautifully landscaped yard with fruit trees including fig, pear, pomegranate, and apple. Recent updates include a brand-new central air system and modernized electrical and central heating systems for peace of mind. A detached 520 sq. ft. two-room building provides extra versatility with a laundry area and workshop - ideal for hobbies, storage, or creative projects. The property is fully fenced, offering privacy and plenty of outdoor space to relax and enjoy. A rare find in Downtown Independence - move-in ready and full of charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bertha Blackamore

Eastern Sierra Realty License #02147288 Listed on: 11/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Elaine Delaney

Blue Sky Real Estate License #01278571

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Ovusd Elementary And Middle School
  • Ovusd High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Public Hookup Available For Sewer

Community Details

  • Independence Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions To Property: Located approximately 4 hours north of LA, 1.5 hours south of Mammoth. From Hwy 395 in Independence (Edwards St) turn east on Payne. House is down on the left hand side.
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 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, Washer & Dryer, Oven/Range
  • Basement: Partial Basement
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Listing Area: Independence
  • Living Area: 1060

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

Schools

  • 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
Nov 5, 2025
Closed on
Jan 6, 2026
Sold by
Mettam Diane Y
Bought by
Hadlock Nancy and Potashin Richard
Seller's Agent
Bertha Blackamore
Eastern Sierra Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elaine Delaney
Blue Sky Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.3%
Views
64

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.29%

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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.37%
Original Mortgage
$227,400
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $290,000 Inyo-Mono Title
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
Previous Owner $227,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/06/2026 02/06/26 Sold $290,000 -3.3% $274 / Sq Ft
01/19/2026 01/19/26 Off Market $299,900 -- --
12/18/2025 12/18/25 For Sale $299,900 +0.3% $283 / Sq Ft
12/09/2025 12/09/25 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2025 11/05/25 For Sale $299,000 +5.2% $282 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Sold $284,275 -4.9% $268 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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

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

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Bertha Blackamore

    Eastern Sierra Realty

    (760) 873-4161

    140 Total Sales

    Bertha Blackamore
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Elaine Delaney

    Blue Sky Real Estate

    (760) 878-2625

    16 Total Sales

    Elaine Delaney
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jenifer Castaneda

    Blue Sky Real Estate

    (760) 920-3535

    72 Total Sales

    Jenifer Castaneda
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Map

Source: Inyo County MLS

MLS Number: 2313112

APN: 002-102-05

California Inyo County Independence 93526

137 E Payne St, Independence, CA

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