This special home combines a central location, water views, lush gardens, and direct access to hiking trails, offering the perfect base for the Marin lifestyle. The spacious living room has a fireplace, soaring ceilings and sweeping views of Richardson Bay, Angel Island, The Bay Bridge and peekaboo views of the city. The dining area flows into an open kitchen with a peninsula for casual meals and plenty of cabinetry and counter space for the serious home chef. The main level also includes a powder room, laundry, access to a large deck and ample storage. Upstairs, three bedrooms and two baths include a primary suite with its own deck, fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath with a soaking tub and dual vanity. The entry level provides a spacious deck, private bedroom and bath, ideal for long-term guests or a returning college student. The backyard is designed for both beauty and retreat, featuring a hot tub and outdoor shower surrounded by sculptural landscaping. Terraced planting beds support a vegetable garden, while a vibrant dahlia garden and view deck add romance and charm. From the back gate, step directly onto Hawk Hill trails for hikes with family, friends, or the dog. A two-car garage adds off-street parking with abundant storage and two Tesla electric chargers. With versatile indoor and outdoor living spaces, this home offers a setting for both everyday living and lasting memories.
Active
$2,450,000
274 Princeton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
4beds
2,370sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
5,828 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,034/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sculptural landscapingLush gardensSoaring ceilingsVibrant dahlia gardenOutdoor showerPowder roomHot tub
- 8 days
- 2,959
- 309
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Ahern + Kalmbach DRE #01795204 415-879-8311,
Outpost Real Estate 415-879-8311
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326071519
Originating MLS: Marin County
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,370
- Total interior livable area: 2,370 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Spa features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
Lot
- Size: 5,828 Square Feet
- Features: Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 05120112
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mill Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,034/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,247,428
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+161.5%$1,034/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Sold | $937,000+57.5%$395/sqft |
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| 6/28/2012 | Sold | $595,000-57.3%$251/sqft |
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| 4/30/2008 | Listing removed | $1,395,000$589/sqft |
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| 2/25/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+1.1%$589/sqft |
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| 7/31/2007 | Sold | $1,380,000$582/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,247,428 +27% |
| 2025 | $17,218 +22.8% | $982,362 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,024 +1.9% | $963,107 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,761 +3.5% | $944,225 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,301 +1.8% | $925,713 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,068 -0.5% | $907,567 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,129 +2.7% | $898,265 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,787 +4% | $880,660 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,294 +1.7% | $863,397 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,093 +4.3% | $846,474 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,599 +0.3% | $829,875 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,563 +7.3% | $817,416 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,781 | $801,407 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $797,789 +55.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $514,295 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $504,213 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $500,447 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $501,638 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $491,802 -23.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $641,165 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $628,595 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $616,271 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $604,190 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $593,121 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $581,494 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $570,095 |
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