NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 W California Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Homestead Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,450,000 - $2,871,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$1,183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 27, 2021

Last sale price $2,226,000 $1,012 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,198/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2021

Wow! Newly remodeled and magazine worthy 2,200 sq ft custom move-in ready home in popular Tam Valley neighborhood. Located on a quiet, end gated street, this home feels all new'' the moment you see the brand new roof, exterior paint, modern glass garage door and entryway. Step inside to gleaming oak floors, all new interior light paint, new LED lighting, new insulated windows and doors with lifetime warranty, open kitchen with stainless appliances and quartz counters. Enjoy the spacious, private, sunny, south facing craftsman composite sun deck with stainless cable view rails to gaze at the absolutely brand new spa, level lawn and sheltered entertainment patio. Three gorgeous new full baths with Italian tile and Grohe fixtures, new carpeting downstairs, fencing, landscaping, tons of storage, 800+ bottle temp controlled wine room, and one of the nicest custom garages you'll see with much more on long list of Seller's Improvements. Close to shops, commute, schools. Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ted Strodder

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01057081 Listed on: 07/24/2021

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Rose De Angelo

Compass License #01483899

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Quartz Countertops
  • Wine Rack

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Spa

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 050-023-57

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Shoreline Hwy to Loring, L on W California
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1033
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Outside Access, Walk-In Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1011.82
  • Square Footage: 2200
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bathroom, Temp Controlled Room, Wine Storage Area
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Garden
  • Roof: Composition, See Remarks
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Hills, Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 050-023-57
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1985

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2022
Sold by
Pothula Renee Lynn
Bought by
Renee Lynn Frojo Trust and Pothula
Current Estimated Value
$2,602,815

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2021
Closed on
Aug 19, 2021
Sold by
Vanpelt Tobin H and Vanpelt Van Pelt
Bought by
Pothula Renee Lynn
Seller's Agent
Ted Strodder
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Rose De Angelo
Compass
List Price
$2,226,000
Sold Price
$2,226,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2011
Sold by
Vanpelt Tobin H and Vanpelt Van Pelt
Bought by
Vanpelt Tobin H and Vanpelt Van Pelt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2005
Sold by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean
Bought by
Vanpelt Tobin H and Van Pelt Trina L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$974,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2004
Sold by
Engel Thomas L and Forton Debra J
Bought by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2003
Sold by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean
Bought by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$371,000
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2003
Sold by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean
Bought by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$469,000
Interest Rate
4.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2003
Sold by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean
Bought by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$469,000
Interest Rate
4.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1995
Sold by
Engel Thomas
Bought by
Engel Thomas Larry and Forton Debra Jean
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
Renee Lynn Frojo Trust -- Law Jennifer Jaynes
Pothula Renee Lynn $2,226,000 Old Republic Title Company
Vanpelt Tobin H -- None Available
Vanpelt Tobin H $1,218,000 California Land Title Marin
Engel Thomas Larry -- Old Republic Title Company
Engel Thomas L -- Old Republic Title Company
Engel Thomas Larry -- Fidelity National Title Co
Engel Thomas Larry -- Fidelity National Title Co
Engel Thomas Larry -- California Land Title Marin
Engel Thomas Larry -- California Land Title Marin
Engel Thomas Larry -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pothula Renee Lynn $615,000
Previous Owner Vanpelt Tobin H $974,000
Previous Owner Engel Thomas L $500,000
Previous Owner Engel Thomas Larry $371,000
Previous Owner Engel Thomas Larry $469,000
Closed Vanpelt Tobin H $182,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Sold $2,226,000 0.0% $1,012 / Sq Ft
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2021 07/24/21 For Sale $2,226,000 -- $1,012 / 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 $32,667 $2,346,313 $1,406,090 $940,223
2024 $31,551 $2,300,324 $1,378,530 $921,794
2023 $30,917 $2,255,220 $1,351,500 $903,720
2022 $31,534 $2,211,000 $1,325,000 $886,000
2021 $23,266 $1,568,369 $1,062,319 $506,050
2020 $23,312 $1,552,291 $1,051,429 $500,862
2019 $22,604 $1,521,866 $1,030,821 $491,045
2018 $21,653 $1,492,037 $1,010,616 $481,421
2017 $21,013 $1,462,793 $990,808 $471,985
2016 $19,528 $1,434,121 $971,388 $462,733
2015 $17,264 $1,237,485 $834,583 $402,902
2014 $15,131 $1,076,075 $725,725 $350,350
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ted Strodder

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ted Strodder

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 461-7200

    2 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Ted Strodder
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  • Rose De Angelo

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Rose De Angelo

    Compass

    (415) 686-1380

    3 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Rose De Angelo
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321062368

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 050-023-57

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Homestead Valley

953 W California Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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