$2,800,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,513 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$797 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

Located in the heart of coveted Homestead Valley, 438 Laverne Avenue offers a rare opportunity to live in one of Mill Valley's most beloved neighborhoods. This updated, grand-scale residence features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and approx. 3500+/- square feet of light-filled living space, blending timeless curb appeal with soaring ceilings, an open floor plan, and seamless indoor-outdoor connection. the main level features an impressive entry foyer, formal living and dining rooms, a private en-suite bedroom ideal for guests or a home office, an expansive kitchen with an eat-in area, a spacious family room, a central powder room, and a laundry/mudroom connecting directly to the oversized garage. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite impresses with scale, a spa- inspired bath, and retreat-like ambiance. Two vaulted-ceiling bedrooms share a beautifully appointed full bath. Enjoy true California indoor-outdoor living with an expansive patio and yard for dining and play, plus an enchanting ipe wood deck with a spa and hot tub for private relaxation. Moments to hiking trails, the Homestead Valley Community Center and pool, Whole Foods, and Mill Valley's favorite restaurants 438 Laverne Avenue checks every box.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shana Rohde-Lynch

Compass License #01079806 Listed on: 05/05/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Joshua Deitch

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01902477

Last Buyer's Agent

Marin Home Team

Compass License #01387083

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,126

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 3,513 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Awning
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 047-112-56

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,126

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: E. Blithedale, left on Camino Alto, right on Miller Ave, left on Reed, right on Laverne Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3286
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Reso Window Features: Bay Window(s), Window Screens
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 3513.00
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Family Room Features: Other
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning, Front Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Sink, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 047-112-56
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14314.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1993

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Roderick And Deborah Thompson 2000 Trust and Thompson Roderick Manley
Bought by
Steiner De Bartok Family Trust and Steiner
Seller's Agent
Shana Rohde-Lynch
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Marin Home Team
Compass
List Price
$3,277,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$477,000
-14.56%
Views
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
102.19%
Original Mortgage
$2,050,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,047,810
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,175,550

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2000
Sold by
Thompson Roderick M S
Bought by
Thompson Roderick Manley and Thompson Deborah Smith
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,800,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,050,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $725,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $637,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $2,800,000 -14.6% $797 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $3,277,000 -- $933 / 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 $16,126 $1,261,915 $543,856 $718,059
2024 $16,126 $1,237,175 $533,193 $703,982
2023 $15,798 $1,212,918 $522,739 $690,179
2022 $15,201 $1,189,135 $512,489 $676,646
2021 $14,892 $1,165,820 $502,441 $663,379
2020 $15,927 $1,153,873 $497,292 $656,581
2019 $15,869 $1,131,250 $487,542 $643,708
2018 $15,381 $1,109,072 $477,984 $631,088
2017 $15,139 $1,087,331 $468,614 $618,717
2016 $14,421 $1,066,014 $459,427 $606,587
2015 $14,290 $1,050,006 $452,528 $597,478
2014 $13,622 $1,029,439 $443,664 $585,775
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325040797

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 047-112-56