Property Overview:
300 Marion Ave is a single-family home in Mill Valley, CA 94941, built in 1963. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,236 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,278 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a fireplace, laundry room with storage, and 2-car off-street parking with carport. The last sale was for $949,000; current estimated value ranges from $1,071,983 to $1,395,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Old Mill Elementary, Greenwood School, Marin Horizon School, Mill Valley Middle, and Tamalpais High.- Average SAT score: 1116 (higher than 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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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%)
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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
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $119,377
- Average annual spending: $78,617
Property Features:
- Magical redwoods retreat very close to downtown Mill Valley
- Treehouse-style home perched on a peaceful hillside beneath grand redwoods
- Indoor-outdoor living:
- Decks surround the home
- Large back patio with serene, private, terraced fern garden
- Front and back decks for seamless flow
- Updated kitchen with counter seating, remodeled baths
- Stone hearth fireplace in living room
- Hardwood flooring in kitchen and living areas
- Floating staircase leads to 2 skylit bedrooms (one with a private balcony)
- Separate office with laundry area for flexible use
- Move-in ready; potential for cosmetic updates (e.g., hardwood floors on main level)
- Potential to expand parking or living space
- Private parking for 2 cars (carport) and ample street parking
- Laundry room with storage
Location Benefits:
- Nature lover’s paradise:
- Steps from the Dipsea Trail—direct access to downtown, Old Mill Park, and renowned hiking trails on Mt. Tam all the way to Stinson Beach
- Walkability:
- 10-12 minutes to Old Mill School, Old Mill Park, and downtown Mill Valley via Dipsea Trail Steps
- Nearby amenities:
- Mill Valley Market, Whole Foods, Safeway
- Equator Coffees & Teas, Peet’s Coffee, Tea Fountain
- Mill Valley Beerworks, Molina Restaurant, Pizza Molina
- Community:
- Quiet, safe, and family-friendly neighborhood with excellent schools and outdoor recreation