17 Grove Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941-2004, USA


Property Overview:

17 Grove St is a multi-family home (legal duplex) in Mill Valley, CA, built in 1908 from redwood. It features 4+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a private backyard, and a parking garage. Both units have been used as long and short-term rentals since 2014. The property is 2 blocks from downtown Mill Valley and within walking distance to shops, restaurants, theaters, and parks.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.1% (much lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 4.2% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Park Elementary, Mill Valley Middle, and Tamalpais High.

    • Average SAT score: 1116 (560 Math, 556 English)—higher than state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

    • 78.0% white-collar jobs, 22.0% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 27,212 (3% growth since 2000).
    • 57% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (17.7%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.59%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 48.7°F (January), 68.1°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 23.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $119,377.
    • Average annual spending: $78,617.

Property Features:

  • Charming legal duplex with period details.
  • 4+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths.
  • Private backyard.
  • Parking garage.
  • Redwood construction (built 1908).
  • Long and short-term rental history since 2014.
  • 2 blocks to downtown Mill Valley.
  • Walking distance to Old Mill & Park schools, shops, restaurants, theaters, and parks.

Location Benefits:

  • Highly walkable: Close to schools, parks, and downtown amenities.
  • Family-friendly community with excellent schools and low crime.
  • Strong job market and high median income.
  • Historic charm with modern rental flexibility.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-01-10 For Sale 1850000
2019-05-15 Sold 1453680
2025-03-10 Sold 2500000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
MILL VALLEY DUMP 425 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941-2231, USA N N NF 0 CAN000905996 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 11 17 17
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 1 7
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - North Golden Gate Bolinas 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 1

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 2 6
Very High 0 2 0 3

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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