$2,395,000

Estimated payment $15,112/month

Total Views 1,096
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,046 Sq Ft
$1,171 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights

About This Home

Welcome to 27 Cottage Avenue a beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath Mid-Century home where nature and convenience meet. Nestled among heritage oaks and colorful maples, this tranquil retreat is only a pleasant stroll from downtown Mill Valley. The main level features sunlit living and dining areas that are open and bright, with walls of windows seamlessly connecting to the outdoors. The chef's kitchen, with skylights, windows, and abundant cabinetry, creates the perfect setting for cooking and entertaining. This level also includes an en-suite second bedroom, a third bedroom, and an additional full bath. A striking spiral staircase leads to the peaceful and private primary suite on the lower level, opening to a deck perfect for morning coffee, plus an office/laundry room with convenient access to the driveway offering ample parking. Outdoor living is a true highlight, with a spacious rear deck off the main living space and an upper deck offering multiple options for al fresco dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing among the trees. Just a short stroll to the boutiques, cafes, and restaurants of downtown Mill Valley. Enjoy easy access to the many hiking and biking routes that make Mill Valley so desirable along with top-rated schools, a vibrant arts scene, and true small-town charm.

Listing Agent

Eric Altree

Compass License #00962304 Listed on: 09/05/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 5,502 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Interior Spaces

  • 2,046 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-022-06

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,968

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Between W. Blithedale Avenue and Eldridge Avenue.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1263
  • Stories: 2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 2046.00
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight(s)
  • Lower Level: Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Closet, Outside Access

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscape Back

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: See Remarks
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 029-022-06
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5502.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1953

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $25,968 $1,948,356 $1,190,662 $757,694
2024 $25,968 $1,910,160 $1,167,320 $742,840
2023 $25,870 $1,872,720 $1,144,440 $728,280
2022 $23,362 $1,836,000 $1,122,000 $714,000
2021 $21,629 $1,800,000 $1,100,000 $700,000
2020 $6,627 $226,744 $58,286 $168,458
2019 $3,721 $222,299 $57,143 $165,156
2018 $5,319 $217,940 $56,022 $161,918
2017 $3,846 $213,668 $54,924 $158,744
2016 $2,933 $209,479 $53,847 $155,632
2015 $4,080 $206,334 $53,039 $153,295
2014 $4,251 $202,292 $52,000 $150,292
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $2,395,000 +33.1% $1,171 / Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Sold $1,800,000 0.0% $885 / Sq Ft
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2020 08/01/20 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $885 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,625,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325079770

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 029-022-06