NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Lovell Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Downtown Mill Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,435,000 - $3,695,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,516 Sq Ft
$1,438/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 04, 2022

Last sale price $3,495,000 $1,389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,292/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power Battery
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • 2-minute walk to Old Mill Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Elegantly updated and restored vintage (circa 1910) Craftsman in one of Mill Valley's prime locations, just a few blocks from the village. This outstanding five bedroom, three bath home cohesively blends period architectural details with tasteful contemporary design. The high ceilings, transom windows and French doors to the rear decks and sunny, south facing, lushly landscaped yard bring in lots of natural light and facilitate easy indoor-outdoor living. Distinctive features include a bright, gourmet kitchen with center island, top-of-the line appliances and a soothing view of the redwoods at nearby Old Mill Park. Formal living and dining rooms. Large family/media room. Splendid, spacious primary suite with private access to the outdoors. Hardwood floors. Tesla solar roof with two power walls. Two-car attached garage with lots of storage. Laundry room. Immediately accessible to the finest schools, parks, trails and amenities. Enjoy the ultimate Mill Valley lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard Wynn

Vanguard Properties License #01211772 Listed on: 09/07/2022

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

McCarthy + Moe Group

Compass License #01421997

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 5,218 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Artificial Turf
  • Garden
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,516 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Passive Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 028-055-19

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Throckmorton Ave. to Madrona Ave.; Left on Lovell Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1198
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman, Vintage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self/Cont Clean Oven, Wine Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Outside Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1389.11
  • Square Footage: 2516.00
  • Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Garden, Grass Artificial, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
  • View: Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Battery Backup, Passive Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public, Water District
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Inside Room, Sink

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Mill Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 028-055-19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5218.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1910

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2022
Closed on
Oct 25, 2022
Sold by
Alley Michael S and Alley Deborah L
Bought by
Otto Family Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Howard Wynn
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
McCarthy + Moe Group
Compass
List Price
$3,695,000
Sold Price
$3,495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-5.41%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$3,734,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$239,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.09%
Original Mortgage
$2,446,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,336,594
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,280,632

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Fritz Douglas Edward and Fritz Elizabeth Rowen
Bought by
Alley Michael S and Alley Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,751,250
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2014
Sold by
Black Jon A and Gabby Maria
Bought by
Fritz Douglas Edward and Fritz Elizabeth Rowen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,472,500
Interest Rate
2.85%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Otto Family Living Trust $3,495,000 Old Republic Title
Alley Michael S $2,335,000 Old Republic Title Co
Fritz Douglas Edward $1,967,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Otto Family Living Trust $2,446,500
Previous Owner Alley Michael S $1,751,250
Previous Owner Fritz Douglas Edward $1,472,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/04/2022 11/04/22 Sold $3,495,000 0.0% $1,389 / Sq Ft
10/10/2022 10/10/22 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Price Changed $3,495,000 -5.4% $1,389 / Sq Ft
09/07/2022 09/07/22 For Sale $3,695,000 -- $1,469 / 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 $45,408 $3,663,717 $2,184,840 $1,478,877
2024 $43,652 $3,591,880 $2,142,000 $1,449,880
2023 $42,396 $3,494,000 $2,100,000 $1,394,000
2022 $31,617 $2,542,689 $1,449,059 $1,093,630
2021 $31,358 $2,492,841 $1,420,651 $1,072,190
2020 $31,012 $2,467,290 $1,406,090 $1,061,200
2019 $30,104 $2,418,930 $1,378,530 $1,040,400
2018 $29,550 $2,371,500 $1,351,500 $1,020,000
2017 $29,182 $2,325,000 $1,325,000 $1,000,000
2016 $24,521 $1,996,996 $1,218,300 $778,696
2015 $24,511 $1,967,000 $1,200,000 $767,000
2014 $10,198 $748,046 $308,975 $439,071
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Howard Wynn

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Howard Wynn

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 828-9966

    3 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Howard Wynn
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  • McCarthy + Moe Group

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    McCarthy + Moe Group

    Compass

    (415) 295-6225

    1 in this area

    244 Total Sales

    McCarthy + Moe Group
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322082239

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 028-055-19

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Downtown Mill Valley

79 Lovell Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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