NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Nelson Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Sycamore Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,821,283 - $3,195,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,471 Sq Ft
$2,061/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 23, 2024

Last sale price $1,695,000 $1,152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,273 / mo

213 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Separate Entry Quarters
  • Laundry closet
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2-minute walk to Freeman Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Best value in desirable Sycamore Park! This property features a single-level 1,027 square foot main house with two bedrooms and one bathroom, alongside a detached 444 square foot one-bedroom apartment complete with its own kitchen and bath. Ideal for generating extra income or establishing a convenient home office! Enjoy outdoor dining just steps from the kitchen. Freeman Park lies just outside the backyard gate, offering play structures, a basketball court, and expansive green grass - a veritable extension of your own backyard! Inside, discover hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace in the living room. Plus, take advantage of the proximity to top-notch schools, a vibrant community center, shopping venues, fantastic eateries, scenic hiking and biking trails, and hassle-free freeway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Millstein

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #00800285 Listed on: 05/14/2024

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Millstein

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #00800285 Listed on: 05/14/2024

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 5,001

Interior Spaces

  • 1,471 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry closet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Additional Features

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030-043-05

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

5,001 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: East Blithedale to Nelson.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Stories: 1
  • Second Unit Private Entry: Yes
  • Special Features: 12

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1471.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscape Misc

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 030-043-05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5001.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1944

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,031,071

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,770,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,770,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,261,071

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2026
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
$1,770,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,770,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,261,071

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2025
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
$2,650,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2024
Closed on
Dec 11, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark Millstein
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Mark Millstein
Golden Gate Sotheby's
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-15.04%
Views
130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
47.71%
Original Mortgage
$2,150,750
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2022
Closed on
May 15, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Megan Pomponio
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Howard Wynn
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$430,000
26.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.61%
Original Mortgage
$1,721,250
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2012
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
$511,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2009
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
$7,000,000
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
-- Old Republic Title
$3,200,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
-- Fidelity National Title Compan
$1,695,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
$2,025,000 Old Republic Title
$730,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,770,000
Previous Owner $2,650,000
Previous Owner $2,150,750
Previous Owner $1,721,250
Previous Owner $511,000
Previous Owner $7,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/23/2024 12/23/24 Sold $1,695,000 0.0% $1,152 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Price Changed $1,695,000 -5.6% $1,152 / Sq Ft
07/31/2024 07/31/24 Price Changed $1,795,000 -10.0% $1,220 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Price Changed $1,995,000 -3.9% $1,356 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Price Changed $2,075,000 +4.0% $1,411 / Sq Ft
05/14/2024 05/14/24 For Sale $1,995,000 -1.5% $1,356 / Sq Ft
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Sold $2,025,000 +27.0% $1,517 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2022 04/20/22 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $1,195 / 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 $22,817 $1,692,000 $1,200,000 $492,000
2024 $26,783 $2,105,769 $1,352,520 $753,249
2023 $26,799 $2,064,480 $1,326,000 $738,480
2022 $12,646 $863,998 $562,191 $301,807
2021 $13,504 $847,062 $551,171 $295,891
2020 $13,761 $838,382 $545,523 $292,859
2019 $13,081 $821,950 $534,831 $287,119
2018 $11,907 $805,838 $524,347 $281,491
2017 $12,341 $790,041 $514,068 $275,973
2016 $11,548 $774,551 $503,989 $270,562
2015 $11,427 $762,922 $496,422 $266,500
2014 $10,628 $747,979 $486,699 $261,280
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Millstein

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Mark Millstein

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 601-9240

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Mark Millstein
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Megan Pomponio

    Compass

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  • Howard Wynn

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Howard Wynn

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 828-9966

    14 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Howard Wynn
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324030751

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 030-043-05

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Sycamore Park

78 Nelson Ave, Mill Valley, CA

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