Incredible opportunity awaits! Enchanting vintage home and charming cottage on a nearly one-third acre sunny, flat lot in the heart of Tamalpais Park. Cherished by the same family for nearly fifty years, this property boasts timeless appeal and exceptional potential. The main house features two bedrooms and one bath on the main level, and a separate one bedroom, one bath guest unit with a private entrance below. Spacious rooms with period details, including nine-foot ceilings, crown moldings, classic beadboard walls and large, well-proportioned windows. The bright and open kitchen with its generous dining area opens to an attached deck overlooking and accessible to the serene backyard featuring mature Buckeye and Japanese Maple trees. The property also includes a delightfully charming one bedroom, one bath cottage, tucked away in a creekside setting. With open-beam and vaulted ceilings, this retreat offers its own unique character. Enjoy this property as it is or explore its enormous potential. Its prime location is unbeatable - just blocks from top-rated schools, Boyle Park, the Lumber Yard, and the many outstanding amenities of downtown Mill Valley. (Note: Most interior photos are virtually staged.)
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Vintage
Stories: 2
Living Area: 2,524 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Vanguard Properties
Office Phone: (415) 758-6800, 0
Listing Agent: Howard Wynn
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Fireplace: Gas Log, Wood Stove
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 4
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: No
Parking Information:
Parking: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.32 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central, Wall Furnace
Cooling: None
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: East Blithedale to Sycamore; or Miller to Park to Sycamore
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,695,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,068/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $6,209
Tax Year: 2021
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$6,209
$107,714
2020
$6,304
$106,611
2019
$5,185
$104,521
2018
$4,853
$102,471
2017
$4,853
$100,462
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
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Nearby Schools
9
/10
Park Elementary School
360 E Blithedale Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.19 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Old Mill Elementary School
352 Throckmorton Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.76 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Edna Maguire Elementary School
80 Lomita Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.97 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Mill Valley Middle School
425 Sycamore Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.69 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
/10
Hall Middle School
200 Doherty Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.61 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
10
/10
Del Mar Middle School
105 Avenida Miraflores
Distance between this listing and this school3.24 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Tamalpais High School
700 Miller Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.93 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
San Andreas High (Continuation)
599 William Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.43 miles
Public District Grades 10-12
8
/10
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
305 Doherty Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.55 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $105,769. Typical income of Mill Valley, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 70 Sycamore Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 70 Sycamore Ave property is $2,695,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 70 Sycamore Ave is a house located in Mill Valley, California, 94941.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 70 Sycamore Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,209 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 70 Sycamore Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 70 Sycamore Ave is 2,524 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
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This home is located at 70 Sycamore Ave in Mill Valley, CA and zip code 94941. This 2,524 square foot home sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,695,000.
In October 2024, from all listings sold in Mill Valley, CA there were more than 17 sold above asking price, over 13 sold below and more than 4 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Mill Valley, CA decreased by 5% between September 2024 and October 2024.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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