NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Lovell Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,306,000 - $3,739,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$1,368/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 5, 2024

Last sale price $3,400,000 $1,308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,687 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Canyon View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2024

Located in the heart of Mill Valley, this stunning 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has been beautifully updated throughout. Nestled in a walkable downtown location, you'll enjoy fantastic sun exposure & breathtaking valley views from this newly remodeled Middle Ridge oasis. The main level boasts a gorgeous kitchen w/ breakfast nook, dining area, & an entertaining deck overlooking picturesque Cascade Canyon. The spacious living room is filled with natural light from a large picture window, capturing the valley views, & features a charming fireplace. The primary bedroom & bath, along with a versatile fifth bedroom/office w/laundry closet, complete the main level. Downstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, storage & a large family room that opens onto a covered patio area. Step outside to a large flat expansive lawn, flagstone patio, & stunning views of Mt Tamalpais, perfect for hosting gatherings & enjoying the serene setting. The side yard features vegetable beds, while the property is equipped w/ solar panels & a battery providing full back up power. Garage + ample additional parking. Located just a short distance from downtown MV, schools, an array of hiking/biking trails, this home offers an ideal location to experience all that Mill Valley has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Davis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01214231 Listed on: 06/04/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Selma Bushell

NOVO License #01510129

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 17,615 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Ridge
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-192-15

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Throckmorton, R on Old Mill, Elma or Cornelia, Left on Lovell
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4044
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 2600.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Partial Bath(s)

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Canyon, Mt Tamalpais, Ridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 4.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Maintenance Agreement, Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Mill Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 027-192-15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17615.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1947

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
Jun 4, 2024
Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tom Davis
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Selma Bushell
NOVO
List Price
$3,350,000
Sold Price
$3,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
1.49%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$3,557,602

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,602
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$790,353
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,767,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2011
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
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2007
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
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1998
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
$540,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1998
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
$341,250
Interest Rate
8.62%
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
$3,400,000 First American Title
-- None Available
$1,845,000 First American Title Company
$1,883,000 California Land Title Marin
-- --
$875,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
$525,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $800,000
Previous Owner $729,750
Previous Owner $1,500,000
Previous Owner $540,000
Previous Owner $341,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/05/2024 07/05/24 Sold $3,400,000 +1.5% $1,308 / Sq Ft
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2024 06/04/24 For Sale $3,350,000 -- $1,288 / 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 $41,876 $3,400,000 $2,050,000 $1,350,000
2024 $29,324 $2,321,847 $1,255,990 $1,065,857
2023 $29,306 $2,276,335 $1,231,370 $1,044,965
2022 $27,869 $2,231,709 $1,207,230 $1,024,479
2021 $28,929 $2,187,952 $1,183,560 $1,004,392
2020 $28,890 $2,165,528 $1,171,430 $994,098
2019 $27,261 $2,123,084 $1,148,470 $974,614
2018 $26,958 $2,081,472 $1,125,960 $955,512
2017 $26,146 $2,040,673 $1,103,890 $936,783
2016 $24,604 $2,000,669 $1,082,250 $918,419
2015 $24,751 $1,965,704 $1,066,000 $899,704
2014 $23,791 $1,927,201 $1,045,120 $882,081
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tom Davis

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Selma Bushell

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Selma Bushell

    NOVO

    (415) 307-6035

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Selma Bushell
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324043002

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 027-192-15

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

280 Lovell Ave, Mill Valley, CA

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