Homestead Valley Real Estate

What's happening in Mill Valley's real estate market?

Coming in April - a perfect home in a close-in Homestead spot. Call for details. Scroll down to see Homestead's active and sold homes. Flip through Marin Homes Magazine and keep up with all Marin MLS here. Weekly Market Update for 2/6/12 shows Mill Valley trends.

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Current interest rates on 2/5/12:

MIXED compared to last week. DOWN from last month. DOWN from a year ago.
For financing see Sara Zander, RPM Mortgage. 415-710-4395, szander@rpm-mtg.com.

Conforming, $200,000-417,000, 0 pts
• 30 Year Fixed: 4% (4.07% APR)
• 5/1 ARM: 2.75% (2.82% APR)

Jumbo, $625,501-2,000,000, 0 pts
• 30 Year Fixed: 4.625% (4.68% APR)
• 5/1 ARM: 3.25% (3.3% APR)

Conforming high balance, $417,001-625,500, 0 pts
• 30 Year Fixed: 4.15% (4.19% APR)
• 5/1 ARM: 3.25% (3.3% APR)

MLS data below contains unverified sq ft/data.

Active

  • 160 Homestead Blvd, Total drama with fabulous ultra modern interior
    Price: $975,000
    3 bed/2.5 ba, 2058 sq ft on .42 acre. Superb, open floor plan with high ceilings and expansive skylights. The atrium family room brings the panoramic views into every day living.Located on a quiet cul de sac. Wonderful privacy. Huge storage area under the living room. Mt Tam Views.
  • 30 Madrone Park Cir, 15,420 sq ft LOT with valley views
    Price: $350,000
    Build your dream home on this stunning .35 acre site in desirable Mill Valley. The property is a sunny upslope with Bay & valley views. Estimated street frontage of 80 feet, survey, soils, geotech & house plans available. Adjacent to open space, world class hiking and biking trails, close to downtown, great commute location. Perfect property to build a green home.
  • 382 Ridgewood Ave, Stunning Mt.Tam views from tranquil, comfortable home
    Price: $1,129,000
    5 bed/3 bath, 2230 sq ft home on 7494 sq ft lot. Beautifully updated & move-in ready! Neighboring open space. Stunning Mt.Tam views. Great floor plan for closeness & privacy. Open eat-in kitchen adjoining LR w/open-beam ceilings, skylights, wood flrs & frplc. Master level w/bdrm, office/nursery & bath. Lg family rm w /kitchenette & separate entrance leading to 5th bed & bath (ideal for teen or au-pair). Large decks, spa, sport court, playhouse & garage.
  • Evergreen Ln, NOT ON MLS yet, Flat sunny lot with 'tear-down' house
    Price: $679,000
    Call for exact address. 3 bed/2 bath 1,000 sq-ft on a 5355 sq ft lot. Existing structure, built in 1913, is essentially a tear-down. With an FAR of 30% you have an opportunity to build a 1,600 sq ft home. Buyers are advised to discuss build-out potential with Marin County Planning Dept.
  • 11 Sunrise Ave, lovely MV hideaway on large private South-facing lot
    Price: $759,000
    3 bd/2 bath 1941 sq ft home on 18165 sq ft lot with hill views. Built in 1965. Excellent floor plan with 3 bedrooms including an upstairs master suite plus a roomy, open loft perfect for a family rm or separate office. The kitchen has granite counters & newer appliances w/ an eat-in area all opening to a large deck. High wood ceilings & open beams gives the feeling of a mountain retreat.

Pending

  • 23 Janes St, Tiny rustic cottage hidden on a 12,375 sq ft wooded lot
    Price: $450,000 (listed for $629,000)
    Price reduced. 1 bd/1 ba, 926 sq ft house. Built in 1918. Lush gardens in sunny, close-to-town location next to Molino Park. This quaint charming home is certainly for creative types...expansion possibilities. Hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace. Bonus room downstairs not to code. Distress sale. Sold 1/30/12.
  • 517 Tamalpais Dr, Small Home in a Peaceful and Serene setting
    Price: $500,000
    2 Bed/2 Full Baths home, approx 1216 sq ft on a 3703 sq ft lot. Year Built: 1910.Away from life's hustle and bustle, this is a wonderfully appointed chic home. NOD filed. Short sale.

Sold

  • 210 Chapman Rd, country-style home with valley views on over half an acre
    Price: $1,300,000 (listed for $1,195,000)
    4 bd/3 ba 2108 sq ft home on 25,221 sq ft lot on private rd. Flexible floor plan. Remodeled family rm/office, master bdrm suite, eat-in kitchen, sun rm. Lovely large property w/ cactus/veggie gardens, fruit trees-fig, apple, lemon, plum. Spacious deck, patio,1-car gar. Part of prvt rd included in sq ft. Sold 11/17/11.
  • 926 Greenhill Rd, well-cared for 1950 contemporary light-filled home
    Price: $800,000 (listed for $839,000)
    3 bd/2.5 bath, 1864 sq ft home on 4152 sq ft lot. Excellent floor plan with a wonderful indoor/outdoor flow. Stunning garden boasts large brick patio great for entertaining or play. Lovely views from the spacious master suite with lg walk-in closet. Updated kitchen w/ new stainless appliances. 1-car garage w/ 2 car off-street parking. Loads of storage, energy efficient furnace, irrigation system. Sold 10/25/11.
  • 38 Sunrise Ave, A-frame, a private quiet retreat
    Price: $500,000 (Listed for $524,000)
    2 bed/2 bath, 1128 sq ft home on 5184 sq ft lot. Built in 1953. Brings nature in through its walls of windows. Master bedroom has a sunny deck & nice dressing/closet area. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus loft. Dining area. Laundry room. W/w carpeting, bamboo floors, fireplace, forced air heat. Basement. Expansive deck for entertaining sits in nature. Carport. Low maintenance yard. Needs some work. Sold 12/9/11.
  • 505 Laverne. Amazing top-to-bottom remodel
    Price: $1,346,000 (Listed for $1,400,000)
    4 Bd/ 3 Ba, 2056 sq ft home on 7000 sq ft lot. Built in 1954. 2 story home. Open floor plan with chef's kitchen, great room with vaulted ceiling and lots of natural light. Garage, radiant heat in bathrooms, in-law potential. Surrounded by nature and hiking trails. Sold 12/8/10 for $628,500 as a fixer. Sold 7/8/11.
  • 42 Sunrise Ave, well-located, inviting home filled with light & warmth
    Price: $665,000 (Listed for $700,000)
    4 bd/2 ba + lrg family, 1830 sq ft home on a 5097 sq ft lot. Built in 1952 with lrg living rm with beautiful wood floors, brick fireplace & expansive views of Homestead Valley. Dining in front of lrg windows brings the quaintness of homes snuggled in the hills into full view. Mesmerizing views from almost every room. Upside potential. Sold 12/15/11.
  • 118 Reed St, same cottage + approved plans for Holscher-designed 2800 sf home
    Price: $550,000 (Listed for $625,000)
    2 bd/1 bath home on a magnificent, sun filled 9322 sq ft lot in the coveted flats of desirable Homestead. Approved plans for outstanding 4 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 2800+- sq ft home, East Coast Colonial design w/ large open great room. Elaborate use of wainscot, milled wood work & divided light windows. Perfectly sited, placed on a private, mostly level lot. Seasonal creek w/ beautiful foliage. Sold 12/16/11. (Previously sold by Kat Ryan on 10/30/09 for $720,000)
  • 59 Montford Ave, classic 1905 brown-shingled
    Price: $1,475,000 (listed at $1,495,000)
    4 bed/2 1/2 bath, 2622 sq ft home includes detached 1 bed/1 bath rental cottage on a 9191 sq ft lot. Main house combines the craftsmanship of yesteryear with today's modern conveniences. Redwood beadboard, wainscoting, box beam ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors, Viking appliances, marble counters, remodeled baths, a fireplace, storage. Sold 10/31/11.
  • 314 Rydal Ave, Mid-century 1965 Modern home with Mt Tam view
    Price: $832,000 (Listed for $849,000)
    3 bd/2 bath 1688 sq ft house on 10,803 sq ft lot. 1965 home w/floor to ceiling windows & stunning views. This private, Lg property borders open space w/direct access to miles of hiking trails in a nature-lovers paradise. Open, split level floor plan, cath ceilings, Lg living room w/ fplc. Spacious view deck & 2 car garage. Sold 6/17/11.
  • 7 Castle Rock Dr, Light-filled home overlooking the valley
    Price: $970,000 (Listed for $995,000)
    Reduced. 3 bd/3.5 baths, 2491 sq ft. on .233 ac lot. Descend a private drive to this spacious, light-filled house featuring hardwood floors, a family room, a living room, an open kitchen and dining area, built-in cabinets and bookcases, multiple skylights, two fireplaces and double-paned windows throughout. A seasonal creek runs through the property and the carport and driveway provide ample off-street parking. Sold 2/18/11.
  • 514 Tamalpais Dr, Small home on over approx 2 acres
    Price: $550,000 (listed for $750,000)
    2 bed/2bath single family home + cottage, 1509 sq ft, in an ideal location for maximum sun exposure. Wonderful opportunity for a home with great potential. Street to street lot. 3 car Parking. Normal sale. Sold 12/8/11.
  • 908 Greenhill Rd, delightful, charming home in friendly neighborhood
    Price: $905,000 (Listed for $925,000)
    3 bd/2 ba 1467 sq ft home on 5009 sq ft lot. Warm and charming home. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace for those cozy winter evenings at home. The kitchen has been redone with slab granite counters, maple cabinets and top of the line appliances. A lovely master suite has sliding doors to a patio. Level lawn. Views. Sold 3/10/11.
  • 300 Montford Ave, diamond in the rough
    Price: $875,000 (Listed for $925,000)
    4 bd/2 bath, 2335 sq ft lot on .2 acre, mostly level private lot, close to downtown Mill Valley. Generously proportioned spaces with a graceful flow. Selling Price/Sq Ft: $374. Sold 4/26/11.
  • 508 Laverne, Sunny spacious 3771 sf, 1/2 ac w/ pool - an amazing house
    Price: $1,860,000 (listed for $1,890,000)
    4 bd/3.5 ba. Private oasis, completely remodeled in 2004. Open inviting floorplan with dramatic full length skylight. Spacious master suite w/ sitting area, stone fireplace, office/den, dressing rm + closet. A spa-like bath. Fabulous Kitchen opens to extra large deck & lush landscaping. Pool, hot tub + outdoor kitchen. Det 2 car garage w/ loft. Sold 7/19/11.
  • 419 Laverne Ave, diamond in the rough sits atop an upslope lot
    Price: $742,500 (listed for $759,000)
    3 bed/2.5 baths, 2030 sq ft on 10,010 sq ft lot. Built in 1964. atop an upslope lot in a serene setting. Sunny backyard and hot tub. Parquet floors, fireplace in living room, formal dining room, laundry room. Decks off two floors. Needs work but has great potential for experienced contractors. Solar ready. Sold 7/15/11.
  • 99 Montford Ave. New Plosky designed home 0n .4 acre
    Price: $2,815,000 (Listed for $2,795,000)
    4 bed/4bath 2011 home, 3314 square foot with a 377 square foot detached guest house. Gated home with exquisite finishes, large, private, sunny, level yard area. Sold 7/4/11.
  • 510 Laverne Ave, Value is in the land
    Price: $445,000 (Listed for $487,000)
    3 bd/2.5 ba, 1498 sq ft, 11,421 sq ft lot, built in 1961. Nestled against Stolte Redwood Grove on the west, with creek along northern boundary. Private gate into the Grove. Large lot. Downslope from Laverne to patio in front of home. Large, level yard behind home. Due to safety concerns, don't let children into the house. Except for professionals like contractors, recommend viewing only with an agent. Sold 6/14/11.
  • 201 Princess Ln, Charming English country cottage
    Price: $856,200 (listed for $875,000)
    3 bd/1.5 baths, 1394 sq ft on 9496 sq ft lot. Located on a cul-de-sac at the end of a private lane in the desirable Homestead Valley area of Mill Valley, this wonderful 3 Bed/1.5 Bath home stays true to its Kott-built English Cottage heritage. Updated Kitchen (with 4 Burner Wolf Range), expansive rear deck with Mt. Tam views, English garden entry, level side yard, Bonus Room, lg Master Suite w/ seating area. Sold 05/25/11.
  • 441 Laverne Ave, Charming green home with views and legal studio apt
    Price: $1,060,000 (Listed for $1,095,000)
    Charming 4bd/3 ba includes 3/2 main house plus 1 bd/1 ba + studio situated on nearly 1/2 acre, built in 1950. 1903 sq ft. Main house offers remodeled eat in kitchen and baths, open floor plan, bamboo floors, fresh carpet, french doors open 1000sf deck with panoramic views. Gated front garden and hot tub off master suite. Solar system makes house almost 100% energy efficient. Freshly painted inside and out. Next to Homestead Valley Land Trust. SP/sq ft: $557. Sold 4/12/11.
  • 210 Laverne Av, Comfortable home on large sunny lot with level lawn
    Price: $1,344,000 (listed at $1,359,000)
    3 bed/ 2.5 bath, 2456 st ft home on 10,934 sq ft lot. Remodeled 1937 home with hardwd floors, stainless appliances. Wonderfully usable yard featuring lovely gardens & trees. Nice decks for entertaining & relaxing. Spacious family room off the kitchen, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, popular floor plan (each bedroom upstairs). Sold 10/27/11.
  • 424 Laverne, Unique 3219 sf remodeled estate on 3/4+- ac
    Price: $2,350,000 (List price: $2,975,000)
    3 bd/2.5 ba, built 1910. Gentleman's Farmhouse, historic landmark restored & expanded. Lg level lawn, gardens, sweeping driveway. Classic interior, country kitchen, wainscoting throughout, drawing rm w/ fireplace, family rm. Self contained guest quarters over garage. SP/sq ft: $730. All cash. Sold 1/5/11.
  • 9 Ethel Ln, Charming and private with Mt Tam views
    Price: $1,049,000 (Listed for $960,000)
    3 bed/3 bath,1990 sq ft home on 7187 sq ft lot. Built in1984. Big, bright and beautiful! Mt. Tam views. Wonderful kitchen, skylights, with large butcher block eating area. Whimsical gardens, wine cellar, laundry room, fireplace, lots of storage. Fully fenced, very private, and it is a pet friendly home. Hardwood floors. Two car parking pad. Sold 11/03/11.
  • 301 Ethel Ave, Ultra modern private house in pristine condition
    Price: $895,000 (listed for $895,000)
    4 bed/3 baths 1700 sq ft house + 700+- sq ft cottage*. on 8146 sq ft lot. Originally built in1903. Chef's kitchen w/granite counters, Bosch DW, Thermador Gas Stove. Open Dining Room - perfect for entertaining!! 1 bedroom Cottage at 30 Una Way included in the sale. Public rooms on top floor and bedrooms on lower level. Very Desirable Floorplan. Great for Guests or Rental. Views toward Horse Hill over Sycamore Park. As is, foreclosure. * from Appraisal. ForeclosureSold 3/14/11.
  • 556 Montford, Stylish, cozy home recently refurbished
    Price: $615,000 (Sold for $639,000)
    2 bd/1 ba + sm den/office, 956 sq ft home on 8249 sq ft lot. Situated on top of a knoll offering sun, great light and very serene views.Could be great work/living space or condo alternative. Painted inside/out. Expansion possibilities at back of house or add 2nd story with roof garden. 4+car parking pad, no overhead wires, no car noise, just peace & quiet. Sold 9/30/11.
  • 546 Montford, Stylish, cozy home recently refurbished
    Price: $550,000 (listed for $599,000)
    2 bed/1 bath, built in 1965. 956 sq ft house. 7754 sq ft lot. Shares driveway with 554. Stylish,cozy home. Situated on top of a knoll, the home offers privacy,sun,great light and very serene views. Refurbished and painted inside and out. Maple floors, wool carpets, some double paned windows,Fireplace,new FA heater,new gas range. 4 car parking pad. Sold 8/26/11.
  • 11 Echo Ln, near HV, Large gorgeous home on 8015 sq ft flat lot
    Price: $2,195,000 (Listed for $2,395,000)
    4 Bedrm /2.5 Ba, 2981 Sq Ft. Rebuilt in 2007 (only one original wall left standing in building- essentially new). BBQ patio, unreal views from virtually every room, black walnut floors, 10 ft ceilings throughout top floor, master ste, add'l office area for work at home professionals, custom audio system. (Previously sold for $2,500,000 on 10/28/09). Prc/sq ft $736. Sold 3/2/11.
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