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$264,015$173 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $165,000 on Nov 15, 2021

256 N WASHINGTON

INDEPENDENCE, CA 93526
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,522 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.
1876
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$264K
$256K low$272K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Nov 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,114 (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.$178,599 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,357
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,242
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$175,098

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.3 mi
E
Owens Valley Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 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

256 N Washington 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 88% of homes in Inyo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Inyo County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Independence 93526
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Inyo County
  • Among the oldest 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
$109K$516K

This home is worth more than 29% 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$264,015
CheaperTypical $313,383Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $231Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,522 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1876
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 256 N Washington ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 93526Inyo County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,01529% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1738% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,522 ft²70% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac47% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than1876almost no homesalmost no homes

About 256 N Washington

How much is 256 N Washington, Independence, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 N Washington, Independence, CA is $264,015 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $255,952 to $272,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 N Washington, Independence, CA last sell?

256 N Washington, Independence, CA last sold on Nov 15, 2021 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 N Washington, Independence, CA?

256 N Washington, Independence, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,522 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 256 N Washington, Independence, CA built?

256 N Washington, Independence, CA was built in 1876, making it 150 years old.

What schools serve 256 N Washington, Independence, CA?

256 N Washington, 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 256 N Washington, Independence, CA compare to other homes in Independence 93526?

Among the 357 homes in Independence 93526, it is worth more than 29% of them ($264,015 against a typical $313,383), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($173 against a typical $231), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,522 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1876 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Inyo County, it is worth more than 12% 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 256 N Washington, Independence, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 N Washington, Independence, CA was $2,114. The county assessed it at $178,599.

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