NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Cottage Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,764,000 - $3,379,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,968 Sq Ft
$1,624/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2021

Last sale price $2,725,000 $1,385 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,495/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of October 2021

Most coveted Mill Valley location, sited on the corner of W. Blithedale and Cottage Avenue. This Quintessential brown shingled home exudes old world charm and character. With great bones, large rooms and high ceilings, this property is ready for transformation with cutting edge upgrades to bring it into the 21st Century. Located in the fabulous Blithedale Canyon sunbelt in a multi-million dollar neighborhood, this is an amazing opportunity of a lifetime. Just a stone's throw to downtown so you can enjoy the Mill Valley lifestyle you've always wanted! This is a winner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristine Tiret

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01091904 Listed on: 09/14/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Schaffer

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley License #01863623

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,968 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Studio bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Front Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-022-09

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: West Blithdale at Cottage (on corner enter gate on W.B.D.)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2893
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Walk-In Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1384.65
  • Square Footage: 1968
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Closet, Stone Counter
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Studio, Other
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Entry Gate
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Tamalpais Union

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 029-022-09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12602

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1909

Tax Info

  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Mill Valley
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2021
Closed on
Nov 15, 2021
Sold by
Clem Timothy E and Clem Katy J
Bought by
Clem Timothy E and Clem Katy J
Seller's Agent
Kristine Tiret
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily Schaffer
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
List Price
$2,725,000
Sold Price
$2,725,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,195,485

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$470,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,376,391
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,819,094

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2021
Closed on
Sep 28, 2021
Sold by
Mason Jones Elizabeth and Mason Patricia Elaine
Bought by
Clem Timothy E and Clem Katy J
Seller's Agent
Kristine Tiret
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily Schaffer
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
List Price
$2,725,000
Sold Price
$2,725,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,376,391
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,819,094

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2019
Sold by
Mason Jones Elizabeth and The Mason 1990 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Mason Jones Elizabeth and Mason Patricia Elaine
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Clem Timothy E -- Amrock Llc
Clem Timothy E $2,725,500 Old Republic Title Company
Mason Jones Elizabeth -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Clem Timothy E $1,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/04/2021 10/04/21 Sold $2,725,000 0.0% $1,385 / Sq Ft
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2021 09/14/21 For Sale $2,725,000 -- $1,385 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $45,034 $3,660,278 $1,697,920 $1,962,358
2024 $43,468 $3,588,529 $1,664,640 $1,923,889
2023 $34,943 $2,827,970 $1,632,000 $1,195,970
2022 $33,013 $2,723,500 $1,600,000 $1,123,500
2021 $3,504 $124,573 $74,744 $49,829
2020 $5,373 $123,260 $73,959 $49,301
2019 $3,309 $120,843 $72,509 $48,334
2018 $2,650 $118,475 $71,088 $47,387
2017 $2,561 $116,152 $69,694 $46,458
2016 $2,438 $113,875 $68,328 $45,547
2015 $2,196 $112,165 $67,302 $44,863
2014 $2,227 $109,967 $65,983 $43,984
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kristine Tiret

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Emily Schaffer

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Emily Schaffer

    Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

    (415) 302-6450

    7 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Emily Schaffer
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321086086

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 029-022-09

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

1 Cottage Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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