29 Shell Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

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Property Overview:

29 Shell Rd is a single-family home in Mill Valley, CA, built in 1940. It features 2–3 bedrooms, 1–2 bathrooms, and 1,068 sq. ft. of living space (main house). The property sits on a 16,252 sq. ft. lot and includes a detached office with full bath, a separate studio, and a large detached garage with workshop/laundry area. The estimated home value is $1,180,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 4.2% (lower than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Edna Maguire Elementary, Mill Valley Middle, and Tamalpais High.

    • Average SAT score: 1116 (above state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 78% white-collar jobs, 22% 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
    • Not in flood or fire zone

  • 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:

  • Single-story main house with 2–3 bedrooms and 1–2 bathrooms
  • Detached office (with full bath), separate studio, and large detached garage with workshop/laundry area
  • Fireplace, central heating, and cooling system
  • Park-like lot with mature gardens, fruit trees, and ample outdoor space
  • Expansion potential:
    • SB9 lot split possible
    • Room for ADU, Jr. ADU, or duplex/second residence (buyer to confirm)
  • Privacy and flexibility for modern living, remote work, or creative pursuits

Location Benefits:

  • Walking distance to shopping, community centers, and top-rated schools
  • Easy access to scenic hiking trails
  • Commuter-friendly: Quick drive to San Francisco and other Bay Area destinations via nearby highways
  • Neighborhood trend: Area is evolving with large home rebuilds and expansion potential
  • Rare opportunity for space, privacy, and future development in a highly desirable Mill Valley neighborhood
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Price and Status History

date type price
1982-04-16 Rental 259000
2000-03-15 Sold 460000
2016-05-06 Sold 1060000
2017-12-21 Sold NaN
2025-03-14 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 0.81

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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AH 0 0 0 0
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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
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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
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 5

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 4
Very High 0 0 1 3
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