NOT LISTED FOR SALE

473 Ethel Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Mill Valley Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,281,000 - $2,010,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,102 Sq Ft
$1,482/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 09, 2021

Last sale price $1,075,000 $975 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,268/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Cottage
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2021

Excellent condo alternative. Hillside cottage is quintessential Mill Valley. Open floor plan offers optimal live-work-play options. Main level great room combines living, dining & kitchen areas, expands to private deck. Picturesque windows and skylight bring the outdoors in. Spiral staircase down to 2 bedrooms & 2 baths: each with access to deck. Primary bedroom has large walk-in closet, en-suite bath & laundry area. Hall bath has shower over jetted tub. Other features include wood floors, gas fireplace, S/S appliances including gas range and wine fridge, radiant heat. Carport parking has 2 spaces with secure finished storage area below; possible home office conversion. Primary bedroom & laundry room expansion plans included. Enjoy yoga, Whole Foods, cafes & restaurants, Sycamore Park and top schools all nearby with MV's downtown village moments away. Convenient access to Mt. Tam trails, hiking, biking and beaches. Excellent SF commute locale. Come discover the Mill Valley experience!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dorothy Macdougald

Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat License #01951209 Listed on: 10/31/2020

Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Backer

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01932001

Corcoran Icon Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,428

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,102 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Hills
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Deck

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 028-213-28

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,428

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Miller Ave. to Montford, Right on Ethel.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0600
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, GSRG, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Price Per Square Foot: 975.50
  • Square Footage: 1102.00
  • Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight(s), Slab Counter
  • Lower Level: BATH, Bedroom(s)
  • Main Level: Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood
  • Property Condition: COMP
  • Roof: Composition
  • OtherStructures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Deck, Detached, UNCV
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Cable Available, Internet Available, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Radiant, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 028-213-28
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2614.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1926

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Mcmains Kelton Timothy and Mcmains Katherine Dally
Bought by
Kelton And Katherine Mcmains Family Trust and Mcmains
Current Estimated Value
$1,633,172

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2020
Closed on
Feb 1, 2021
Sold by
Moselle Edward S and Moselle Aubree J
Bought by
Mcmains Kelton Timothy and Dally Katherine Louise
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Macdougald
Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Backer
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$1,075,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.74%
Original Mortgage
$822,375
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2015
Sold by
Zinn Karen Rapoport
Bought by
Moselle Edward S and Moselle Aubree I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2003
Sold by
Femenia Pedro
Bought by
Rapoport Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2003
Sold by
Femenia Carol
Bought by
Femenia Pedro

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$558,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2000
Sold by
Gideon Sorokin and Cheryl Sorokin
Bought by
Femenia Pedro and Femenia Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,000
Interest Rate
8.97%
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
Kelton And Katherine Mcmains Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mcmains Kelton Timothy -- None Listed On Document
Mcmains Kelton Timothy $1,075,000 Old Republic Title Company
Moselle Edward S $840,000 Old Republic Title Company
Rapoport Karen $650,000 Old Republic Title Company
Femenia Pedro -- Fidelity National Title Co
Femenia Pedro $355,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcmains Kelton Timothy $91,600
Previous Owner Mcmains Kelton Timothy $822,375
Previous Owner Moselle Edward S $570,000
Previous Owner Moselle Edward S $615,000
Previous Owner Rapoport Karen $520,000
Previous Owner Rapoport Karen $520,000
Previous Owner Femenia Pedro $558,000
Previous Owner Femenia Pedro $330,000
Previous Owner Femenia Pedro $319,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Sold $1,075,000 0.0% $975 / Sq Ft
01/19/2021 01/19/21 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2020 10/31/20 For Sale $1,075,000 -- $975 / 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 $16,428 $1,163,601 $757,694 $405,907
2024 $16,428 $1,140,790 $742,840 $397,950
2023 $16,068 $1,118,430 $728,280 $390,150
2022 $15,331 $1,096,500 $714,000 $382,500
2021 $13,058 $918,648 $492,133 $426,515
2020 $13,391 $909,232 $487,089 $422,143
2019 $12,788 $891,408 $477,540 $413,868
2018 $12,570 $873,936 $468,180 $405,756
2017 $12,325 $856,800 $459,000 $397,800
2016 $11,472 $840,000 $450,000 $390,000
2015 $10,941 $760,642 $577,284 $183,358
2014 $10,291 $745,744 $565,977 $179,767
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dorothy Macdougald

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dorothy Macdougald

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat

    (415) 385-4258

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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  • Christopher Backer

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Christopher Backer

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (415) 729-4139

    1 in this area

    61 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 22026596

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 028-213-28

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Mill Valley Heights

473 Ethel Ave, Mill Valley, CA

This home is located at 473 Ethel Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 since 31 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,633,172, approximately $1,482 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 473 Ethel 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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