Beth was born and raised in Mill Valley and has sold homes in Marin since 1978. Here is how the town's neighborhoods differ, from downtown to the canyons and the bay.
I have been selling homes in Marin since 1978. My heart and home are in Mill Valley, and it's where most of my business is done.
I love Mill Valley! I was born and raised here and still can't find anyplace nicer. I've hiked the Mill Valley trails since I was a little girl, and now I ride all over Marin on my e-bike. I thank my lucky stars I live in such a wonderful place. This little town is magical.
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Why Mill Valley
A few of the reasons I think it's the best town in Marin
- From most of town you can be on a trail in minutes, or reach Muir Beach by Highway 1 without getting on 101.
- It's in southern Marin, one of the closest towns to San Francisco.
- It sits just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, and there's more than one way into town.
- Flat land, city views and a downtown people actually use, from the Depot to the Throckmorton and Sweetwater.
Sweetwater Music HallThrockmorton TheatreCity HallMill Valley MarketDepot CafePups on the PlazaSequoia Theater and Mill Valley Film FestivalOutdoor Art ClubOld Mill ParkMill Valley LibraryDipsea StairsEquator CoffeeMarin TheatreMill Valley Lumber YardBoyle ParkBayfront Park dog parkThe neighborhoods
Very distinct, sometimes in subtle ways
Some people want to walk to town, while others want complete privacy. Here's a short look at each neighborhood on my map, grouped by setting. Tap a neighborhood on the map to jump to it. Once we start working together I'm happy to go into much more detail, including supply, demand and how pricing differs from one to the next.
For current prices by town, see the Marin Market Report.
Middle RidgeBlithedale CanyonCascade CanyonCountry ClubScott ValleyPanoramicOld MillDowntownBoyle ParkMiller AvenueEnchanted KnollsStrawberryHomestead ValleySycamore ParkAlmonteTam ValleyTown and the flats
Walk to coffee, the plaza and the parks. Flatter streets, closer neighbors.
Downtown
Walk to coffee at the Depot, groceries at Mill Valley Market, shops at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, and shows at the Throckmorton Theatre and Sweetwater.
Old Mill
Around Old Mill Park at Throckmorton Avenue and Old Mill Street, with its redwoods and the Dipsea Stairs.
Miller Avenue
Along Miller Avenue, the main road between downtown and Shoreline Highway, with Bayfront Park and the Richardson Bay dog park near its eastern end.
Boyle Park
Around Boyle Park at East Blithedale Avenue and East Drive, home to the city's public tennis courts.
Sycamore Park
Off Sycamore Avenue near Sycamore Park, Freeman Park and Bayfront Park, with the dog park on Richardson Bay.
Enchanted Knolls
Off Roque Moraes Drive near the bay, close to Hauke Park.
Almonte
An unincorporated area near where Miller Avenue meets Shoreline Highway, with the Mill Valley-Sausalito Pathway and Bothin Marsh close by for walks and rides along the bay.
Canyons and hills
Redwoods, trails out the door and more privacy. Expect stairs and winding roads.
Cascade Canyon
West of downtown along Cascade Drive, with Cascade Park between Lovell Avenue and Cascade Drive and the walk to Cascade Falls.
Blithedale Canyon
Along West Blithedale Avenue as it climbs from town toward Mount Tam. Blithedale Summit Preserve and the Old Railroad Grade are close by.
Middle Ridge
On the hillside above downtown, near Blithedale Park off Ralston Avenue.
Country Club
Around the nine-hole Mill Valley Golf Course at Buena Vista Avenue and Bay Tree Lane.
Panoramic
Along Panoramic Highway on the slopes of Mount Tam, near Mount Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods.
Scott Valley
Near Camino Alto, below Camino Alto Preserve, with the Scott Valley Swimming and Tennis Club.
South and the bay
Closest to the bridge and 101, with quick routes to the coast.
Homestead Valley
An unincorporated valley next to Mill Valley, with its own community center and a land trust that looks after local open space.
Tam Valley
Unincorporated, off Shoreline Highway, close to the Tennessee Valley trailhead and its 1.8-mile one-way trail to the beach at Tennessee Cove.
Strawberry
Unincorporated, east of Highway 101, with restaurants and shops at Strawberry Village.
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Good to know
City or county?
Is every Mill Valley address in the City of Mill Valley?
No. The 94941 mailing address covers the incorporated city and several unincorporated communities around it.
Which neighborhoods are outside city limits?
Homestead Valley, Tam Valley, Almonte, Strawberry and the Alto area are unincorporated parts of Marin County.
What does unincorporated mean for me?
Planning, building permits and many local services come from Marin County or local districts instead of the city, and you vote for a county supervisor rather than a city council.
How do I check a specific address?
Ask us. We'll confirm whether any home is inside city limits before you make an offer.
Know before you choose
Two maps worth checking
Canyon and hillside homes sit closer to open space, and some bayfront streets sit low near the water. These official tools show what applies to a specific address.
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