Mill Valley Heights
Midcentury mountain homes
It's an established community where Northern Californians have found respite for many years. “Most of the homes in Mill Valley Heights were built in the '50s, ‘60s and ‘70s,” says Whitney Potter, founder of Own Marin Real Estate and Marin native. Craftsman-inspired mountain cabins with weathered brown shingles meet midcentury modern sprawls with multi-story decks and the occasional contemporary Mediterranean style on these rugged hillsides. “The views are amazing, but since you have to drive to just about everything, the price point is a little lower than downtown,” Potter says. Properties typically range from about $2 million to $5 million, depending on the size, location and level of upgrades.Taking on Mt. Tam
The soaring mountain next door is part of the 82,000-acre Golden Gate Recreation Area, which includes the towering old-growth redwoods of the Muir Woods and dramatic coves along the Pacific Ocean. Mountain biking is thought to have started here, along the legendary Mt. Tam roads and trails, and there’s no shortage of running and hiking routes with the challenging Dipsea Trail nearby, which carves through several miles of woodland to the wide sands of Stinson Beach. This is all venerated public land, but with a home in Mill Valley Heights, it’s essentially in the backyard.Preserving history in cultural hang
The city of Mill Valley was named for its 19th-century sawmills, but the local lumber industry is long gone, leaving towering second-growth timbers in its wake. Locals can still explore the historic Reed Mill at Old Mill Park, strewn with picnic tables and a playground amid a redwood grove. The neighboring Mill Valley Lumber Yard is another popular area hangout, which dates to 1892, full of restored eateries like the creekside Watershed, known for locally sourced California cuisine, and independent shops like the bike emporium Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Here locals can gather with friends to cozy up to a firepit or join commuoutnity cornhole matches.Local eateries in Downtown Mill Valley
Downtown Mill Valley is full of trendy-casual restaurants like creative Mexican resto-bar Playa, and to the south, Sycamore Park offers dining options like the beloved Tamalpie Pizza, ice cream haven Mill Valley Swirl, and an outpost of Marin’s famed Puerto Rican mini-chain, Sol Food. Most locals visit the walkable, village-style downtown area to shop at the family-owned Mill Valley Market, where the homegrown produce includes organic fruit and veggies plucked from its own four-acre farm. Mill Valley Heights is also a few minutes from two Whole Foods and a Safeway to round out the weekly errands. On Friday mornings, homeowners head to the Mill Valley Farmers Market.Haven for outdoor theater
Mill Valley is a haven for outdoor theater. About 1,900 feet up by Mt. Tam, with killer views of the mountain and hills, Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre features serpentine-rock seating for about 3,700 and a “Mountain Play” each summer. Recent productions include the Sondheim musical, “Into the Woods.” Closer to sea level, The Curtain Theatre stages summertime Shakespeare performances in full historic costume at the redwood-rimmed amphitheater in Old Mill Park. Locals can also catch Summer Salons, featuring music, dance and poetry performances by area creatives at the non-profit O’Hanlon Center for the Arts.Students succeed at The Tam
Mill Valley is home to some of Northern California’s top-rated public schools. The neighborhood is zoned for the Mill Valley Public School District, which carries an overall Niche rating of A. Many kids start at the A-rated Old Mill Elementary, named a 2023-2024 California Distinguished School, before continuing to the A-rated Mill Valley Middle and earning their diplomas from the A-plus rated Tamalpais High (The Tam to locals). There are also several private schools nearby for those interested in exploring education alternatives.Easy 30 minutes to San Francisco
Homeowners in the Heights have to drive to leave the neighborhood, but Downtown Mill Valley is a pedestrian-friendly area, with sidewalk-lined streets and biking infrastructure built into most of the main roads. Commuters can drive south for roughly 30 minutes into the heart of San Fransisco by way of Route 101. Most homeowners here are drivers, but Marin Transit buses make stops along the main corridors for those who prefer a car-free ride into town. With a CAP Index score of two out of ten, Downtown Mill Valley also experiences less crime than the national average and some surrounding areas.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Oggi Kashi
North Point Real Estate
(415) 619-5117
46 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley Heights
$1,670,000 Price
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Brianna Ramirez
EQ1
(650) 900-4864
22 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley Heights
$850,000 Price
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Shirin Zehtabfard
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(650) 870-9647
42 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley Heights
$1,975,000 Price
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Kouros Tavakoli
Golden Gate Sotheby's
(510) 288-2743
14 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley Heights
$10,500,000 Price
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Lorissa Bergamin
Napa River Realty
(707) 562-0858
60 Total Sales
1 in Mill Valley Heights
$820,000 Price
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Kevin Kearney
Coldwell Banker Realty
(510) 988-5385
42 Total Sales
4 in Mill Valley Heights
$1.1M - $2.1M Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mill Valley Heights | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
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Mill Valley Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mill Valley Heights, Mill Valley sell after 118 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mill Valley Heights, Mill Valley over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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