Inyo County property record for 551 Sierra St, Independence, CA 93526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $983 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-071-25-00 |
| Primary APN | 002-071-25-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,223 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 551 SIERRA ST |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WINNEDUMAH ADD LOT 32,S2 30 -INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Subdivision | WINNEDUMAH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1231 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Inyo County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 484, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-0484 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EL DORADO SAVINGS BANK |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Property Address | 551 SIERRA ST, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001681 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0001681 |
| Name | EL DORADO SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | INYO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 551 SIERRA ST, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526 |
| Document Number | 0000000290 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0000290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 484, INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526-0484 |
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 | $51,435 (+6.11%) Land $17,610 Building $33,825 | |
| 2025 | $983.00 (+4.91%) | |
| 2023 | $937.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,471 Land $16,596 Building $31,875 |
| 2022 | $914.00 |
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 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 28 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 |
May also be available: Inyo Networks.
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