NOT LISTED FOR SALE

171 Elm Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Sycamore Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,603,000 - $2,777,893

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,732 Sq Ft
$1,548/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 28, 2021

Last sale price $2,500,000 $1,443 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,453 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Deck
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Enclosed Parking

About This Home

As of September 2021

Ideally situated on a prime Sycamore Park block, 171 Elm Avenue will charm you from the start! This move-in ready 1925 bungalow boasts a gracious, flexible floor plan: a light-filled living room with FP, and spacious dining room, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Updated kitchen with eat-in breakfast bar, leading to a library with floor-to-ceiling bookcases. A large outdoor deck provides great indoor-outdoor flow, room to lounge and dine al fresco. Rounding out the main floor are two spacious bedrooms, one with French doors, and a light-filled bath with tub. Downstairs you'll find a bedroom suite, with an office/lounge area, bathroom with glass-walled shower, and private garden entrance. Separate laundry room, garage with loads of storage, and a wine cellar lounge. Electric gate to a private driveway and garage. Just steps away from Park School, Boyle Park, and a short stroll to downtown Mill Valley - Come see this charming bungalow in the perfect location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernard Link

Compass License #DRE #01349273 Listed on: 08/25/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Faber

Compass License #DRE #01913767

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,007 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 1,732 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 028-234-05

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

4,007 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: East Blithedale to Elm Ave
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0920
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1443.42
  • Square Footage: 1732.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Library, Wine Cellar
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Shape Regular
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 028-234-05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4007.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1925

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2021
Closed on
Sep 20, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bernard Link
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ben Faber
Compass
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,680,973

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$180,973
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
0.0684%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,500,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- None Available
$980,000 Stewart Title Of California
$868,000 Stewart Title Of California
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- California Land Title Co
-- First American Title Co
$357,000 First American Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $300,000
Open $1,000,000
Closed $1,425,000
Previous Owner $625,000
Previous Owner $228,723
Previous Owner $260,000
Previous Owner $283,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/28/2021 09/28/21 Sold $2,500,000 0.0% $1,443 / Sq Ft
09/03/2021 09/03/21 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2021 08/25/21 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $1,443 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

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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
2026 $26,694 $2,230,036 $1,338,050 $891,986
2025 $26,694 $2,186,326 $1,311,823 $874,503
2024 $26,385 $2,143,465 $1,286,106 $857,359
2023 $27,333 $2,101,452 $1,260,898 $840,554
2022 $26,490 $2,060,247 $1,236,174 $824,073
2021 $17,210 $1,137,152 $551,171 $585,981
2020 $16,736 $1,125,500 $545,523 $579,977
2019 $15,641 $1,103,440 $534,831 $568,609
2018 $15,166 $1,081,811 $524,347 $557,464
2017 $15,772 $1,060,604 $514,068 $546,536
2016 $14,766 $1,039,809 $503,989 $535,820
2015 $14,190 $1,024,197 $496,422 $527,775
2014 $13,636 $1,004,137 $486,699 $517,438
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bernard Link

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bernard Link

    Compass

    (415) 336-8676

    8 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Bernard Link
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  • Ben Faber

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ben Faber

    Compass

    (415) 686-4980

    4 in this area

    241 Total Sales

    Ben Faber
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321080895

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 028-234-05

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Sycamore Park

171 Elm Ave, Mill Valley, CA

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