438 Laverne Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA


Property Overview:

438 Laverne Ave is a single-family home in Mill Valley, CA, built in 1993. It features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and approximately 3,350–3,500 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an oversized parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling systems, and is currently valued at around $2,459,000.


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 Old Mill Elementary, Mill Valley Middle, 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:

    • 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:

  • Grand-scale, updated residence with timeless curb appeal and soaring ceilings.
  • Open floor plan with seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
  • Main Level:
    • Impressive entry foyer
    • Formal living and dining rooms
    • Private en-suite bedroom (ideal for guests or home office)
    • Expansive kitchen with eat-in area
    • Spacious family room
    • Central powder room
    • Laundry/mudroom with direct garage access
  • Upstairs:
    • Luxurious primary suite with spa-inspired bath and retreat-like ambiance
    • Two vaulted-ceiling bedrooms sharing a full bath
  • Outdoor Living:
    • Expansive patio and yard for dining and play
    • Ipe wood deck with spa and hot tub for private relaxation
  • Parking: Oversized garage

Location Benefits:

  • Located in the heart of coveted Homestead Valley
  • Moments to hiking trails, Homestead Valley Community Center & pool, Whole Foods, and Mill Valley’s favorite restaurants
  • Ideal for family living, entertaining, and enjoying true California indoor-outdoor lifestyle

Price and Status History

date type price
1990-06-27 Sold 880000
1992-07-24 Sold 755000
1993-07-28 Sold 742500
2022-07-12 Pending NaN
2025-05-05 For Sale 3277000

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Flood Risk Info

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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.

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