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$301,715$215 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $139,000 on Dec 12, 2016

215 S CLAY ST

INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,404 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$302K
$270K low$333K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,000 · Dec 12, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,271 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$164,539 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,186
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,353
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,314

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyINYO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Owens Valley High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Owens Valley Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi

District: Owens Valley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93526These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.324

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.137
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,178
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,435
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.7 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

215 S Clay St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Inyo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Inyo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Inyo County

What homes are worth in Independence 93526

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$119K$460K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Independence 93526.

How it measures up in Independence 93526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 93526.

Estimated value$301,715
CheaperTypical $288,623Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,404 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,274 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 215 S Clay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 93526Inyo County
Estimated valuepricier than$301,71556% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21559% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,404 ft²61% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac48% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than197062% of homes45% of homes

About 215 S Clay St

How much is 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA is $301,715 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $270,143 to $333,287. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA last sell?

215 S Clay St, Independence, CA last sold on Dec 12, 2016 for $139,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA?

215 S Clay St, Independence, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,404 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA built?

215 S Clay St, Independence, CA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA?

215 S Clay St, Independence, CA is assigned to Owens Valley High School (high); Owens Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Owens Valley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA compare to other homes in Independence 93526?

Among the 356 homes in Independence 93526, it is worth more than 56% of them ($301,715 against a typical $288,623), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($215 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,404 ft² against a typical 1,274 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1970 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Inyo County, it is worth more than 15% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 215 S Clay St, Independence, CA was $2,271. The county assessed it at $164,539.

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