NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Lovell Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,588,000 - $1,780,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,039 Sq Ft
$1,621/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 20, 2020

Last sale price $1,300,000 $1,251 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,425/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Canyon View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of March 2020

Affordable and cozy Middle Ridge 1934 classic cottage on large lot (18,817.92, per tax records.) Expansion possibilites here. Peaceful view overlooking Cascade Canyon with spacious outdoor deck for entertaining. Main level has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Additional bedroom and bath with separate entrance in lower level. Washer/dryer and workshop also have separate entrance. Extensive foundation & earthquake retrofitting has been completed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Iga Schaffer

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley License #00631129 Listed on: 03/09/2020

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Svenson

Compass License #01918616

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,039 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Ceramic Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-213-17

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: From Throckmorton to Bernard left on Lovell
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4320
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Flooring: Carpet, LVYN, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1251.20
  • Square Footage: 1039
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counter
  • Room Type: Storage, Sun Room
  • Lower Level: BATH, Bedroom(s)
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Shape Irregular
  • Fencing: Partial
  • OtherStructures: Storage, Workshop
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Canyon, Garden/Greenbelt, Mountains

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, PGEE
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 027-213-17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18818

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1934

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2020
Closed on
Mar 18, 2020
Sold by
Emmons Zette and Zette Emmons Revocable Trust
Bought by
Cao Ming and Lai Wennul
Seller's Agent
Iga Schaffer
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
Buyer's Agent
Nick Svenson
Compass
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,683,703

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$383,703
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2015
Sold by
Graetch Luli Emmons
Bought by
Graetch Family 1999 Trust and Graetch Luli Emmons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2015
Sold by
Graetch Luli Emmons
Bought by
Emmons Zette

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2004
Sold by
Emmons Nancy P
Bought by
Graetch Luli Emmons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2004
Sold by
Emmons Nancy P
Bought by
Emmons Zette and Graetch Luli Emmons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2003
Sold by
Emmons Nancy P
Bought by
Emmons Zette and Graetch Luli Emmons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2002
Sold by
Emmons Nancy P
Bought by
Emmons Zette and Graetch Luli Emmons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2001
Sold by
Emmons Nancy P
Bought by
Emmons Zette and Graetch Luli Emmons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2000
Sold by
Emmons Nancy P Tr
Bought by
Emmons Zette and Graetch Luli Emmons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1999
Sold by
Emmons Nancy P
Bought by
Emmons Zette
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cao Ming $1,300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Graetch Family 1999 Trust -- None Available
Emmons Zette -- None Available
Emmons Zette -- None Available
Graetch Luli Emmons -- --
Emmons Zette -- --
Emmons Zette -- --
Emmons Zette -- --
Emmons Zette -- --
Emmons Zette -- --
Emmons Zette -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Sold $1,300,000 0.0% $1,251 / Sq Ft
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2020 03/09/20 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $1,251 / 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 $20,075 $1,419,531 $929,585 $489,946
2024 $19,387 $1,391,702 $911,361 $480,341
2023 $19,027 $1,364,418 $893,494 $470,924
2022 $18,223 $1,337,666 $875,976 $461,690
2021 $18,154 $1,311,447 $858,806 $452,641
2020 $4,976 $118,683 $68,648 $50,035
2019 $4,672 $116,356 $67,302 $49,054
2018 $4,278 $114,075 $65,983 $48,092
2017 $3,802 $111,839 $64,689 $47,150
2016 $3,371 $109,646 $63,421 $46,225
2015 $3,369 $107,999 $62,468 $45,531
2014 $3,333 $105,884 $61,245 $44,639
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Iga Schaffer

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Iga Schaffer

    Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

    (415) 302-6449

    5 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Iga Schaffer
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  • Nick Svenson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Nick Svenson

    Compass

    (415) 505-7674

    3 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Nick Svenson
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 22005492

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 027-213-17

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

281 Lovell Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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