239 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

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Property Overview:

239 Sycamore Ave is a single-family home in Mill Valley, CA, originally built in 1918 (with a main level dating to 1906 and expanded that year). It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,897 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, floor/wall furnace heating, and a cooling system. The estimated home value is $1,893,000.

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 Mill Valley Middle, Park Elementary, and Tamalpais High.

    • Average SAT score: 1,116 (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:

    • High 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, expanded 1906 cottage with modern upgrades and vintage details.
  • Open-concept layout with sun-drenched living spaces and indoor-outdoor flow.
  • Remodeled kitchen opens to a spacious, sunny deck overlooking a lawn and garden.
  • Side arbor provides shade and privacy.
  • Detached legal 1BD/1BA ADU/studio with a separate fenced area—ideal for guests, home office, gym, or rental income.
  • New wide plank white oak floors, updated lighting, and brand-new countertops.
  • Home office and large entertaining deck; spacious backyard perfect for BBQs, kids, and pets.

Location Benefits:

  • Heart of Sycamore Park—a highly desirable, walkable Mill Valley neighborhood.
  • Short stroll to downtown Mill Valley, coffee shops, parks, schools, and organic markets.
  • Flat, sunny lot with a lifestyle appeal perfect for families and entertaining.
  • Classic Mill Valley charm blended with modern comfort.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1979-06-01 Off Market 162000
1998-07-01 Sold 557500
2013-04-16 For Sale 1195000
2013-04-26 Pending NaN
2013-05-16 Sold 1250000
2017-04-13 Rental 120000
2025-05-02 For Sale 2495000
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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 0.36

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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

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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
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Very high 0 0 3 2

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 2 6
Very High 0 2 0 4
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