NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 California Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Almonte Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,505,000 - $2,724,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,205 Sq Ft
$1,180/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 04, 2020

Last sale price $1,950,000 $884 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,185/month

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of February 2020

A Mill Valley gem! Pride of ownership is found beyond the gate in this single story contemporary home situated on a large sunny lot unique in the neighborhood. The quiet & private location is but five minutes from the 101 making for easy access to SF or Central Marin. Upon entering the home, one takes instant notice of the airy & bright great room. It combines in one large space the kitchen, dining area & spills out to a large deck perfect for entertaining guests or lounging with the family. The outdoor space on the deck affords you satisfying views of Richardson Bay. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths & a family room round out the homes functional floor plan. The owners have spared little expense creating a wonderful, private yard w/ play area & including eco-friendly turf, redwood retaining walls & fencing. A truly magical yard for all to enjoy. There is a 2 car garage & plenty of storage at the home as well. A lovely oasis in a convenient location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Smith

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley License #01927676 Listed on: 09/04/2019

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

Co-Listed By

Joaquin Garcia

Outpost Real Estate License #01518820

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Smith

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley License #01927676 Listed on: 09/04/2019

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,068

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,205 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-131-51

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,068

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Please take Shoreline to Rosemont - Right on Julia - left turn onto California
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3644
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Hood Over Range, GSRG
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Great Room, Other
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 884.35
  • Square Footage: 2205
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dog Run
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Panoramic, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, GARG
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 051-131-51
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15873

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1960

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2019
Closed on
Jan 31, 2020
Sold by
Davies Thomas Andrew and Cotton Alecia Elizabeth
Bought by
Littman Neil and Littman Whitney
Seller's Agent
Lisa Smith
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Smith
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,556,371

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$606,371
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,560,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,386,792
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,214,969

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2019
Sold by
Davies Constance Holly
Bought by
Davies Thomas Andrew

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2013
Sold by
Davies Thomas Andrew and Cotton Alecia Elizabeth
Bought by
Davies Thomas Andrew and Cotton Alecia Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,500
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2009
Sold by
Davies Thomas W
Bought by
Davies Constance Holly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2009
Sold by
Northern Trust Na
Bought by
Davies Thomas Andrew and Cotton Alecia Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2006
Sold by
Scheuring Paul
Bought by
Rutman Mickey and Curtis Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2002
Sold by
Roberts Debra and The Revocable Trust Of Debra R
Bought by
Scheuring Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$877,500
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2000
Sold by
Roberts Debra
Bought by
Roberts Debra and The Revocable Trust Of Debra R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1999
Sold by
Michael Tatum
Bought by
Roberts Debra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1998
Sold by
Tatum Thomas T
Bought by
Tatum Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1997
Sold by
Chesnut Randall M and Chesnut Janice R
Bought by
Tatum Michael and Tatum Thomas T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1994
Sold by
Rhodes Dean A and Rhodes Sheila C
Bought by
Chesnut Randall M and Chesnut Janice R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$406,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Littman Neil $1,950,000 First American Title Company
Davies Thomas Andrew -- None Available
Davies Thomas Andrew -- First American Title Company
Davies Constance Holly -- Old Republic Title Company
Davies Thomas Andrew -- Old Republic Title Company
Rutman Mickey $1,375,000 Alliance Title Company
Scheuring Paul $1,170,000 First American Title Co
Roberts Debra -- --
Roberts Debra $740,000 North American Title Co
Tatum Michael -- --
Tatum Michael $430,000 North American Title Co
Chesnut Randall M $507,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Littman Neil $1,560,000
Previous Owner Davies Thomas Andrew $421,302
Previous Owner Davie S Thomas Andrew $675,000
Previous Owner Davies Thomas Andrew $392,500
Previous Owner Davies Thomas Andrew $417,000
Previous Owner Rutman Mickey $150,000
Previous Owner Scheuring Paul $877,500
Previous Owner Scheuring Paul $877,500
Previous Owner Scheuring Paul $877,500
Previous Owner Roberts Debra $50,000
Previous Owner Roberts Debra $140,000
Previous Owner Tatum Michael $344,000
Previous Owner Chesnut Randall M $406,000
Closed Chesnut Randall M $101,500
Closed Scheuring Paul $58,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2020 02/04/20 Sold $1,950,000 0.0% $884 / Sq Ft
01/22/2020 01/22/20 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $884 / 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 $27,068 $2,186,699 $1,367,037 $819,662
2024 $27,068 $2,143,830 $1,340,237 $803,593
2023 $26,634 $2,101,801 $1,313,962 $787,839
2022 $25,712 $2,060,592 $1,288,200 $772,392
2021 $25,294 $2,020,202 $1,262,950 $757,252
2020 $18,015 $1,337,211 $885,180 $452,031
2019 $17,598 $1,310,994 $867,825 $443,169
2018 $17,120 $1,285,297 $850,815 $434,482
2017 $16,854 $1,260,099 $834,135 $425,964
2016 $16,152 $1,235,400 $817,785 $417,615
2015 $16,129 $1,216,852 $805,507 $411,345
2014 $15,200 $1,193,026 $789,735 $403,291
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Smith

    Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

    (415) 328-9752

    2 in this area

    79 Total Sales

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  • Joaquin Garcia

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Joaquin Garcia

    Outpost Real Estate

    (415) 634-7650

    31 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21923116

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 051-131-51

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Almonte

215 California Ave, Mill Valley, CA

This home is located at 215 California Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 since 04 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $2,601,761, approximately $1,179 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 215 California 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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