NOT LISTED FOR SALE

172 Lark Ln Mill Valley, CA 94941

Almonte Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,990,000 - $2,501,290

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft
$1,390/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 14, 2022

Last sale price $2,183,000 $1,356 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,545 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • A-Frame Home
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2022

You will fall in love with this 3BD/2BA 1610+SF Mill Valley charmer with two detached usable bonus rooms (+228SF) for your own "She shed" and home office! Richardson Bay views. Incredible property that will tug at your heartstrings, reminiscent of the secret garden. Enter the front gate into a peaceful, Zen existence situated on a quiet lane, on a sun drenched 1/3 +/- acre lot. Home office under the garage and exterior yoga studio add an additional finished 228 SF. Recent upgrades include gorgeous wide plank oak flooring, bath cabinets, kitchen counters, light fixtures, carpet & freshly painted. Sunny and bright with an open floor plan. Spacious primary suite on the upper level, 2 BD + bath on main. The property is peaceful and private surrounded by beautifully lush gardens with numerous fruit trees. The side potting shed features a sink w/additional storage. Truly a gardeners paradise and indoor-outdoor living. Close proximity to schools, shopping, recreation, and transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Kermath

Compass License #01308538 Listed on: 01/14/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Anderson

Compass License #01713343

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 13,090 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Bay Views

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Studio bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Almonte Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-094-08

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: No Showings
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3005
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: A-Frame, Bungalow, Cottage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Insulated Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Sitting Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), View
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1355.90
  • Square Footage: 1610.00
  • Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter, Skylight(s)
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Storage, Studio
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler Front, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • ExteriorFeatures: Uncovered Courtyard
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding, Storage, Workshop, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • View: Bay

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Mill Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 051-094-08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13090.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Thermostat

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1952

Tax Info

  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2022
Closed on
Feb 4, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joan Kermath
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brian Anderson
Compass
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$2,183,000
Premium/Discount to List
$488,000
28.79%
Current Estimated Value
$2,238,323

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.58%
Original Mortgage
$1,637,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,520,495
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$717,828

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2014
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
$883,200
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2005
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
$2,183,000 Fidelity National Title
$1,190,000 First American Title Company
-- None Available
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$945,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$900,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,637,250
Previous Owner $883,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/14/2022 02/14/22 Sold $2,183,000 +28.8% $1,356 / Sq Ft
01/25/2022 01/25/22 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2022 01/14/22 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $1,053 / 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
2025 $29,469 $2,312,354 $1,644,860 $667,494
2024 $28,439 $2,267,031 $1,612,620 $654,411
2023 $27,989 $2,222,580 $1,581,000 $641,580
2022 $17,882 $1,343,145 $962,625 $380,520
2021 $17,582 $1,316,815 $943,755 $373,060
2020 $17,598 $1,303,319 $934,082 $369,237
2019 $17,233 $1,277,772 $915,773 $361,999
2018 $16,754 $1,252,724 $897,821 $354,903
2017 $16,493 $1,228,161 $880,217 $347,944
2016 $15,806 $1,204,086 $862,962 $341,124
2015 $15,783 $1,186,000 $850,000 $336,000
2014 $12,631 $968,275 $717,241 $251,034
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joan Kermath

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Joan Kermath

    Compass

    (415) 233-3031

    2 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Joan Kermath
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Brian Anderson

    Compass

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322000788

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 051-094-08

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Almonte

172 Lark Ln, Mill Valley, CA

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