Inyo County property record for 356 N Clay St, Independence, CA 93526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 892 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-036-07 |
| Primary APN | 002-036-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 002-036-07 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 356 N CLAY ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93526-1723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 12 LOT 1 - INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1234 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Inyo County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 356 N CLAY ST, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-1723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221629 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 356 N CLAY ST, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-1723 |
| Document Number | 0000001629 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0001629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | INYO-MONO TITLE COMPANY, INYO MONO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 679, LONE PINE, CA 93545-0679 |
| Document Number | 0000001630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0001630 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Property Address | 356 N CLAY ST, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-1723 |
| Document Number | 0000000730 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 356 N CLAY ST INDEPENDENCE CA 935261723, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-1723 |
| Document Number | 0000000730 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 730 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | RIVERSIDE, CA 92517 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| 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 | $265,301 (+6.12%) Land $106,120 Building $159,181 | |
| 2025 | $3,042.00 (+8.88%) | |
| 2023 | $2,794.00 (+215.35%) | $250,000 Land $100,000 Building $150,000 |
| 2022 | $886.00 |
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 65% of the US · above 40% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 |
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