NOT LISTED FOR SALE

908 W California Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Homestead Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,876,000 - $2,027,481

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,736 Sq Ft
$1,141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2021

Last sale price $1,765,000 $1,017 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,869/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

About This Home

As of May 2021

Delightful and charming home set back from the street in a friendly neighborhood with a gorgeous view across the valley. Bright and airy with versatile open floor plan. Main floor includes spacious living room with fireplace/gas insert, two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, formal dining area with large picture window, den/guest room, study/workout room with laundry room.Upstairs is third bedroom with full bathroom. Bonus carpeted room over detached one-car garage adds exceptional space ideal for teen getaway or overnight guests. Set on a quiet private lot, the level fenced backyard is perfect for entertaining or play. Easy access to excellent schools, shopping, freeway and recreational areas.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Deedy

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00628197 Listed on: 03/23/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Marin Home Team

Compass License #01387083

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,850

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Backyard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • Built by Kott Built Home

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 048-171-20

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,850

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Shoreline to Loring - make a left onto West California House will be half way up the street on the right hand side.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Rear, Landscape Back
  • Roof: Composition, Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • Pool: No
  • View: Hills, Valley

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Facing Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Ground Floor, Inside Area, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Elementary School: Mill Valley
  • Middle School: Tamalpais Union
  • High School: Mill Valley
  • Middle/Junior School District: Tamalpais Union

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 048-171-20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6600

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1953

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Mill Valley
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Lord Charlotte and Chu Nicolas
Bought by
Lord Chu Trust and Chu
Current Estimated Value
$1,981,620

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Garratt Philip M and Garratt Susan C
Bought by
Lord Charlotte and Chu Nicolas
Seller's Agent
Margaret Deedy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marin Home Team
Compass
List Price
$1,765,000
Sold Price
$1,765,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1995
Sold by
Mehigan Denis and Mehigan Andrea
Bought by
Garratt Philip M and Garratt Susan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8.37%
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
Lord Chu Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lord Charlotte $1,765,000 Cal Land Title Company
Garratt Philip M $388,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lord Charlotte $1,324,000
Previous Owner Garratt Philip M $75,000
Previous Owner Garratt Philip M $274,000
Previous Owner Garratt Philip M $274,500
Previous Owner Garratt Susan C $225,000
Previous Owner Garratt Philip M $300,750
Previous Owner Garratt Philip M $300,700
Previous Owner Garratt Philip M $320,000
Previous Owner Garratt Philip M $320,000
Previous Owner Garratt Philip M $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Sold $1,765,000 0.0% $1,017 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2021 03/23/21 For Sale $1,765,000 -- $1,017 / 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 $24,850 $1,910,471 $1,353,025 $557,446
2024 $24,850 $1,873,018 $1,326,500 $546,518
2023 $24,391 $1,836,306 $1,300,500 $535,806
2022 $23,474 $1,800,300 $1,275,000 $525,300
2021 $10,819 $661,819 $287,057 $374,762
2020 $8,867 $655,033 $284,113 $370,920
2019 $8,570 $642,190 $278,543 $363,647
2018 $8,384 $629,600 $273,082 $356,518
2017 $8,283 $617,256 $267,728 $349,528
2016 $7,862 $605,155 $262,479 $342,676
2015 $9,189 $596,066 $258,537 $337,529
2014 $8,688 $584,393 $253,474 $330,919
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Deedy

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Margaret Deedy

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 461-2020

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Margaret Deedy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Marin Home Team

    Compass

    (415) 846-7530

    6 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Marin Home Team
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321002394

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 048-171-20

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Homestead Valley

908 W California Ave, Mill Valley, CA

This home is located at 908 W California Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 since 23 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,981,620, approximately $1,141 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 908 W California Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Mill Valley Middle School, Tamalpais High School, and Terra Marin School.

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