Inyo County property record for 325 S Edwards St, Independence, CA 93526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 824 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-095-05-00 |
| Primary APN | 002-095-05-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 824 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 325 S EDWARDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 40 LOT 6 - INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1353 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Inyo County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 85, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-0085 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20174622 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 325 S EDWARDS ST, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526 |
| Document Number | 0000004622 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | MOUNTAIN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $148.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 42338 52ND ST W QUARTZ HILL CA 935363661, QUARTZ HILL, CA 93536-3661 |
| Document Number | 4623 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4623 |
| Name | MICHAEL A & KATHY J BARNES |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 323, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-0323 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $156,671 (+6.12%) Land $67,310 Building $89,361 | |
| 2025 | $1,879.00 (+8.55%) | |
| 2023 | $1,731.00 (+4.21%) | $147,638 Land $63,430 Building $84,208 |
| 2022 | $1,661.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 80 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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