Property Overview:
818 Smith Rd is a single-family home in Mill Valley, CA, built in 1969. It features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,644 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling systems. The estimated home value is $1,515,000.
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 Tamalpais Valley Elementary, Mill Valley Middle, and Tamalpais High.- Average SAT score: 1,116 (560 Math, 556 English)—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:
- Meticulously maintained by original owners.
- Main home: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths; separate guest suite with large bedroom, full bath, and private entry.
- Open layout: Living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast nook, sunroom, and powder room on main level.
- Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.
- Bonus room off garage—ideal for home office or gym.
- Oversized 2-car garage with ample storage and epoxy floors.
- Large deck for entertaining, with sliding doors from living and dining rooms.
- Stunning views: Mt. Tam, Richardson Bay, Tiburon, Belvedere, and SF Bay.
- .28-acre manicured lot with level gardens and parklike setting.
- Recent updates: Beautiful wood flooring, custom cabinetry, built-in seating.
- Sunroom for relaxing and enjoying the views.
- Guest suite above garage with separate stairway and full bath.
- Close to: Coyote Ridge trailhead (hiking), schools, shopping, and easy commute to San Francisco.
Location Benefits:
- Spectacular, ever-changing views—often above the fog line.
- Quiet, family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime.
- Outdoor lifestyle: Steps to hiking trails and nature.
- Convenient access to San Francisco and nearby airports.
- Move-in ready with potential for further updates and personalization.