137 E Payne St

$299,900
Price
2
Beds
1,060 Sq. Ft.
$283 / Sq. Ft.
1,060
Sq. Ft.
$283
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Bertha Blackamore • DRE #02147288 • Eastern Sierra Realty

Property Details for 137 East Payne Street

Subdivision
Independence
ApnNumber
002-102-05-00
Zoning
RMH
LISTING UPDATED: 12/18/2025 11:02 AM

Property Details for 137 East Payne Street

StatusActive
MLS #2313112
Days on Compass62
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidentialProperty / Single Family
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyInyo County

Location

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Building Information for 137 East Payne Street

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,624 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,462

Property Taxes

$162

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 137 East Payne Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County: Inyo
  • City: Independence
  • Latitude: 36.8011336
  • Longitude: -118.1979088
  • State: CA
  • Postal Code: 93526
  • Listing Area: Independence
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Fees: $.00
  • Estimated Annual Taxes: $.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: OVUSD
  • Middle School: OVUSD
  • High School: OVUSD
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Sq Ft: 1060
  • Lot Size: 0.13
  • Property Subtype: SFB- Site Built
  • Stories: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Property Style: 1 story + basement
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Property Type 2: Single Family Building
  • Number Photos: 11
Utilities
  • Utilities: Water Source: City/Municipal, Legal Access: Yes, Sewer: Hooked-up, Propane: Hooked-up
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • 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
  • Roof Type: Composition
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partial Basement
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, W/D Hookups, Washer & Dryer, Oven/Range
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Flooring- Laminate, Dual Pane Windows
  • Heating: Forced Air/Central
  • Total Rooms: 0

Property History for 137 East Payne Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2025

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2313112

$299,900—
Nov 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

INYO COUNTY #2313112

$299,000—
Apr 1, 2025

Sold

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$284,275—
Mar 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554711159

$284,500

+8.3% / yr

Jan 9, 2025

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$299,000—
Oct 30, 2024

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$325,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$349,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$325,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$299,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$159,000—
Sep 18, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606800869

$157,000

-2.1% / yr

May 8, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #197230518

$199,000

+18.5% / yr

Mar 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #158455391

$165,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2025

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2313112

$299,900
11/04/2025

Listed (Active)

INYO COUNTY #2313112

$299,000
04/01/2025

Sold

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$284,275
03/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554711159

$284,500

+8.3% / yr

01/09/2025

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$299,000
10/30/2024

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$325,000
10/11/2024

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$349,000
10/11/2024

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$325,000
10/11/2024

Price Change

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$299,000
10/11/2024

Listed (Active)

INYO COUNTY #2312794

$159,000
09/18/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606800869

$157,000

-2.1% / yr

05/08/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #197230518

$199,000

+18.5% / yr

03/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #158455391

$165,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 137 East Payne Street

Taxable ValueLand$91,800Additions$137,700Total$229,500
Tax Record2024$1,940 ($162 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,060 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,060 SqFtLot Size5,601 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935CountyINYOAPN002-102-05-00

Schools near 137 East Payne Street

This home is within Owens Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Owens Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Owens Valley High School
Public9 to 12

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137 East Payne Street is a single family home for sale in Independence, CA 93526. This property was listed for sale on November 5, 2025 by Eastern Sierra Realty, it's currently listed at $299,900. It has been on the market for a total of 62 days and was last sold on April 2, 2025. This listing's school district is Owens Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Owens Valley Elementary School and Owens Valley High School. 137 East Payne Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,060 sqft single family home built in 1935.

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