Where to Live in Mill Valley | Neighborhood Guide

Find Your Mill Valley Neighborhood with Beth

Beth Brody, Mill Valley real estate agent with Compass

Beth was born and raised in Mill Valley and has sold homes here since 1978. She'll help you find the neighborhood that fits what you want from home.

I have been selling homes in Marin since 1978 and have sold over 500 homes across Marin and Sonoma counties. 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. Here are a few of the reasons I think it's the best town in Marin:

You can be on a Mount Tam trail or at the beach in about 20 minutes without getting on 101.
It's in southern Marin, with one of the shortest commutes to San Francisco. Only Sausalito is closer.
It sits just north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
There's more than one way into town. Once you live in Marin, you understand why that matters.
It has flat land, city views and a downtown people actually use, from coffee at the Depot to shows at the Throckmorton Theatre and Sweetwater.

Mill Valley's Wikipedia page covers the town's history and some of its more colorful residents.

I also wrote down the story the way I tell it, from Reed's 1834 sawmill to the Crookedest Railroad, in my Mill Valley history.

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.

I could go on and on, but is it the right town for you? Let's set up time to talk. If Mill Valley is where your heart is set, we can dig into which neighborhood would be best for you.

THE STORY BEHIND THE TOWN

Before you pick a neighborhood, meet the town. The mill, the mountain railway, the 1890 land auction and the corners I still walk, in my own words.

Read My Mill Valley History

Map of Mill Valley neighborhoods with labeled areas, roads, and a neighborhood abbreviation legend.

Mill Valley neighborhoods are very distinct. Some people want to walk to town, while others want complete privacy. I'll help you understand what sets each one apart, since some of the differences are subtle. Knowing them helps you make the right choice for you and your family.

My map shows 23 Mill Valley neighborhoods. Here's a short look at many of them. Once we start working together and I get to know you, I'm happy to go into much more detail, including supply, demand and how pricing differs from one to the next.

Almonte: 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.
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.
Boyle Park: Around Boyle Park at East Blithedale Avenue and East Drive, home to the city's public tennis courts.
Cascade Canyon: West of downtown along Cascade Drive, with Cascade Park and the walk to Cascade Falls.
Country Club: Around the nine-hole Mill Valley Golf Course at Buena Vista Avenue and Bay Tree Lane.
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.
Enchanted Knolls: Off Roque Moraes Drive near the bay, close to Hauke Park.
Homestead Valley: An unincorporated valley next to Mill Valley, with its own community center and a land trust that looks after local open space.
Middle Ridge: Up Ralston Avenue between the canyons, near Blithedale Park.
Miller Avenue: Along Miller Avenue, the main road between downtown and Shoreline Highway, near Bayfront Park and the dog park on Richardson Bay.
Old Mill: Around Old Mill Park at Throckmorton Avenue and Old Mill Street, with its redwoods and the Dipsea Stairs.
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.
Strawberry: East of Highway 101, with restaurants and shops at Strawberry Village.
Sycamore Park: Off Sycamore Avenue near Sycamore Park, Freeman Park and Bayfront Park, with the dog park on Richardson Bay.
Tam Valley: Off Shoreline Highway, close to the Tennessee Valley trailhead and its 1.8-mile trail to the beach at Tennessee Cove.