$2,300,000
SOLD APR 15, 2025

175 Locust Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Sycamore Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,550 Sq Ft
3,498 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,484 Per Sq Ft

22% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Tucked away in one of Mill Valley's most beloved neighborhoods, 175 Locust Ave is a rare Sycamore Park find effortlessly blends mid-century modern style with everyday comfort. Impeccably maintained with thoughtful updates throughout, this 2-bed, 2-bath home, plus a large family room is filled with natural light, offering a warm and inviting vibe from the moment you step inside. Clean architectural lines, plaster walls, and Clear Old Growth Redwood siding set the tone, while walls of windows bring the outdoors in. The remodeled and updated kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring modern finishes and a large pantry for extra storage. A wrap-around Ipe deck extends the living space, leading to a flat backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Soak in the hot tub under the stars, enjoy the peace of mind of a whole-house generator, and take in the scenic views that make Mill Valley living so special.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Smith

Engel & Völkers License #01927676 Listed on: 03/18/2025

Engel & Völkers

Last Buyer's Agent

Marks Realty Group

Compass License #01447489

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,043

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 3,498 Sq Ft Lot
  • Artificial Turf

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Spa

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030-031-06

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,043

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Blithedale, left on Locust
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0803
  • Stories: 2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1550.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Grass Artificial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 030-031-06
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3498.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1948

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2024
Sold by
Ahrens Thomas D
Bought by
Thomas Ahrens Living Trust and Ahrens
Current Estimated Value
$2,187,888

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2010
Sold by
Ahrens Thomas D
Bought by
Ahrens Thomas D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$493,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2005
Sold by
Millar Nancy
Bought by
Ahrens Thomas D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2002
Sold by
Bradley Dorothy G
Bought by
Ahrens Thomas D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2001
Sold by
Bradley Dorothy G
Bought by
Bradley Dorothy G
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Land Title Marin
Grant Deed $510,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $684,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $620,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $493,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $557,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $408,000 No Value Available
Closed $102,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $2,300,000 +22.0% $1,484 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $1,885,000 -- $1,216 / 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 $11,043 $837,989 $608,244 $229,745
2024 $11,043 $821,560 $596,320 $225,240
2023 $12,061 $805,456 $584,631 $220,825
2022 $10,793 $789,665 $573,169 $216,496
2021 $11,203 $774,186 $561,934 $212,252
2020 $14,471 $766,253 $556,176 $210,077
2019 $11,278 $751,231 $545,273 $205,958
2018 $13,113 $736,505 $534,584 $201,921
2017 $11,543 $722,068 $524,105 $197,963
2016 $10,906 $707,914 $513,832 $194,082
2015 $10,260 $670,110 $506,116 $163,994
2014 $9,887 $630,515 $496,204 $134,311
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lisa Smith

    Engel & Völkers

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Marks Realty Group

    Compass

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325023510

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 030-031-06

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Sycamore Park

175 Locust Ave, Mill Valley, CA

This home is located at 175 Locust Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 and is currently priced at $2,300,000, approximately $1,483 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 175 Locust Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Mill Valley Middle School, Tamalpais High School, and Marin Horizon School.

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