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Woodsy Northern California mountain getaway with culture and character
Homeowners peer through spindly redwood trunks from their mountain abodes in lush Mill Valley Heights. Ten miles north of San Francisco, this upscale, residential Marin County suburb edges some of Northern California’s most beloved open spaces, from the Muir Woods National Monument to the popular hiking and biking trails of Mt. Tam, plus the nearby Richardson Bay shores. Next door to the charming and walkable Downtown Mill Valley and about 10 minutes from the Tam Junction transit hub at Highway 1 and the 101, Mill Valley Heights is a convenient yet secluded location to set down roots.
Mill Valley Heights borders the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and other state-run parks.
Some homes in Mill Valley Heights are camouflaged within the hills of the mountains.
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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.
Lush foliage and native plants surround the homes in the Mill Valley Heights neighborhood.
Larger homes away from neighbors can be found in some areas of Mill Valley Heights.
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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.
A lady hikes along a trail nearby Mt. Tam.
Mount Tamalpais is the focal point of the Mill Valley Heights neighborhood.
Mt Tamalpais can be seen in the distance towering over Mill Valley, CA.
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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.
A mountain biker takes in the scenery in front of The Old Saw Mill in Mill Valley Heights.
Mill Valley Lumber Co is located in the heart of Mill Valley Heights.
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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.
If you're looking for a healthy snack, stop into Urban Remedy and feel revitalized.
Some ladies and their dog enjoy a coffee outside Equator Coffee in Mill Valley.
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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.
Mill Valley Heights is in a perfect location between San Francisco and Napa.
Mill Valley Heights borders Muir Woods, offering beautiful mountain views.
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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.
Mill Valley Middle School in Mill Valley Heights ranks in the top 100 California Middle Schools.
Many high school-aged students in Mill Valley Heights attend the nearby Tamalpais High School.
Old Mill Elementary School is a high rated school in Mill Valley.
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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.
The 101 is only minutes away from Mill Valley allowing for convenience to other areas.
The Larkspur ferry can be a less stressful option for commuting to the city from Marin.
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