Inyo County property record for 216 S Edwards St, Independence, CA 93526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 966 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,623 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-102-10-00 |
| Primary APN | 002-102-10-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|
| Street Address | 216 S EDWARDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 34 LOT 3 - INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1347 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
216 S Edwards St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Inyo County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 375, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-0375 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20153122 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 S Edwards St was $1,623.
Source: Inyo County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Inyo County |
| Unified School District | Owens Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $132,812 Land $48,294 Building $84,518 | |
| 2025 | $1,623.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,498.00 (+4.17%) | $125,155 Land $45,510 Building $79,645 |
| 2022 | $1,438.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 216 S Edwards St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 216 S Edwards St is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE serves 1,108 people · EPA ID CA1410008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from LADWP - INDEPENDENCE |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Apr 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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