Is Independence, CA 93526 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Independence is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Independence housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Independence, CA 93526 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (167 days then) and the median sale price rose 102% to $508,780. Overall, Independence is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Nearby, Big Pine 93513 (63% sold over asking) and Lone Pine 93545 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Big Pine 93513Seller’s market $265 /sq ftLone Pine 93545Balanced $220 /sq ftOlancha 93549 — /sq ftTecopa 92389 $269 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Independence is
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Questions about Independence real estate
Is Independence a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Independence, CA 93526 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Independence?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Independence sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Independence?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Inyo County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Independence?
The median sale price was $508,780 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $175 per square foot.
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