Charming cottage located in magical Sycamore Park, one of Mill Valley's most beloved neighborhoods. Welcome to this warm and inviting one-level home that combines the perfect blend of charm with a sunny and supreme location, literally just blocks from everything! Step inside and you'll feel right at home in the sun-drenched and thoughtfully designed living spaces with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room with a cozy wood burning fireplace, charming kitchen complete with a coveted vintage Wedgewood stove. The light-filled dining/family room off the kitchen flows out to the lush gardens and deck in the peaceful backyard, creating a sense of ease that invites you to relax or entertain. Stroll down a gravel path and you'll find a sweet detached outdoor shed perfect for an office or storage. (This home is not in a flood zone nor a high fire zone per inspections and has owned solar panels for improved energy costs). Located just a few doors up from the charming Freeman Park and 3 blocks to Sycamore Park, this home offers community rarely found elsewhere. Award-winning Mill Valley schools and the popular community center featuring a pool, gym, classes and fun events are also just blocks away, as are serene biking and hiking trails, the iconic Mt Tam plus the charming shops, cafes and grocery stores just minutes away make 102 Nelson Avenue an amazing place to call home.
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$2,400,000
102 Nelson Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
3beds
1,516sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,100 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,583/sqft
$6,540 Estimated rent
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Cozy wood burning fireplacePeaceful backyardSweet detached outdoor shedCoveted vintage wedgewood stoveCharming kitchen
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Listed by:
Catherine E Cook DRE #01241641 415-260-0453,
Engel & Volkers 415-726-2166,
Diringer Cook Group DRE #01451867 415-793-3040,
Engel & Volkers
Bought with:
Tyler Stewart, DRE #01901386
Heath Real Estate
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326033969
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Cabinet, Synthetic Counter
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Solar
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Hookups Only, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,516
- Total interior livable area: 1,516 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, Paved
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard,Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Ridge
Lot
- Size: 5,100 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Street Lights, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 03004311
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mill Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,583/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $506,701
- Date on market: 4/21/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $2,400,000+26.6%$1,583/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$1,250/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000$1,250/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $506,701 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,209 +6.1% | $496,768 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,675 -1.4% | $487,027 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,801 +5.4% | $477,479 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,351 +3.4% | $468,119 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,076 -4.9% | $458,941 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,496 +7.3% | $454,236 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,921 +3.9% | $445,330 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,622 +6.4% | $436,599 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,165 +6.1% | $428,040 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,755 +0.5% | $419,648 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,722 +4.6% | $413,348 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,427 | $405,252 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $403,421 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $395,514 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $387,759 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $384,864 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $385,780 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $378,215 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $370,801 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $363,532 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $356,404 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $349,417 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $343,015 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $336,288 +2.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $328,695 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sycamore/Tamalpais Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Mill Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Tamalpais High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Mill Valley
Source: BAREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- California
- Marin County
- Mill Valley
- 94941
- Sycamore/Tamalpais Park
- 102 Nelson Avenue
