230 Elm Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA


Property Overview:

230 Elm Ave is a single-family home in Mill Valley, CA, built in 1949. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,806 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, an in-law unit with private entrance, and is currently valued at approximately $1,189,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

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

    • Average SAT score: 1116 (above 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 (15.6%).
  • 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:

  • Lovingly cared for by the same family since 1969; first time on the market in 56 years.
  • Beautiful hardwood floors and a large, bright living room with a wood-burning fireplace framed by handcrafted European cabinetry.
  • Bright office with vaulted ceilings and views of Mt. Tam.
  • In-law unit with private entrance—ideal for guests, rental income, or multigenerational living.
  • Large attic space suitable for a playroom, studio, or extra storage.
  • Tandem garage and 790 sq. ft. of unfinished space for future expansion.
  • Three architectural schematics available for significant upside potential.
  • Southern-exposed, flat, fenced backyard with brick patio, rose bushes, gazebo, and majestic oak tree.
  • Front porch with orange tree and Mt. Tam views.
  • Minutes from downtown Mill Valley, top-rated schools, parks, shops, and restaurants.

Location Benefits:

  • Highly sought-after Sycamore Park neighborhood.
  • Idyllic ambiance with open views of the hills and Mt. Tam.
  • Perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience.
  • Ideal for families, entertaining, and multigenerational living.

Price and Status History

date type price
2018-01-01 Rental 1713.0
2019-10-07 For Sale NaN
2019-11-27 Sold 523762.0
2019-12-02 Sold 630005.0
2019-12-03 Sold 1536258.5
2019-12-04 Sold 787523.0
2019-12-05 Sold 750310.0
2023-01-01 Rental 2512.0
2025-05-01 Price Estimation 1572119.0
2025-05-13 For Sale 1875000.0

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 0.4

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 1 14 28
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 1 1 2
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 4 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 1 1 7
Very High 0 1 1 4

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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