Property Overview:
135 Kipling Dr is a single-family home in Mill Valley, CA 94941, built in 1960. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,875 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,920 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling system, and is currently estimated at $1,534,826 (with some sources estimating around $1,024,000).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Population:
- Community of 27,212 residents (3% growth since 2000).
- 57% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (17.7%), followed by 35-44 years (15.6%).
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 3.1% (well below state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 4.2% (below state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Mill Valley Middle School, Edna Maguire Elementary, Tamalpais High.
- Average SAT score: 1116 (560 Math, 556 English), above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 78% white-collar jobs, 22% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $119,377.
- Average annual spending: $78,617.
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 48.7°F (January), 68.1°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 23.5 inches/year.
- No snowfall.
Property Features:
- Mid-Century, single-level custom home with high open-beamed ceilings throughout 2,159 sq. ft. (per some sources).
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
- Entryway and formal living room with planter boxes and slumpstone fireplace.
- Sun-drenched family room with custom built-in cabinetry and east-facing breakfast nook opening to a private backyard.
- Wide patio for entertaining, surrounded by terraced yard, rose bushes, and mature trees.
- Primary suite:
- Two walk-in closets
- Double sink vanity
- Generous shower with dual shower heads
- Hall bath: Limestone countertops and floors, washer/dryer laundry closet.
- Two-car garage with 220V, 40A EV outlet.
- Large 25x14 ft storage room under the house.
- Connected by walking paths to Hauke Park, Mill Valley Rec Center, schools, and shopping.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient access to Highway 101 and local amenities.
- Nearby grocery stores: Whole Foods, Safeway.
- Nearby coffee shops: Multiple Starbucks locations.
- Nearby restaurants: THAILAND Restaurant, Smashburger, Tam Tam Ramen.
- Rental estimate: $5,591–$7,396/month.
- Perfect for families, commuters, and those seeking quiet seclusion with urban convenience.