Nestled in Sycamore Park, one of Mill Valley's most sought-after neighborhoods, this charismatic single-story cottage will steal your heart. Located adjacent to Freeman Park and close proximity to downtown Mill Valley, 86 Nelson is a 3 bedroom/1 bath charmer plus a garage that has been converted to a studio complete with kitchen and bath. Greeted by a front garden with mature landscaping, this delightful cottage is the epitome of comfortable and inviting Mill Valley living. With freshly refinished hardwood floors throughout plus a newly painted interior and exterior, you are sure to fall in love. An award-winning school district plus an easy commute location, all make 86 Nelson a very sweet find.
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$2,250,000
86 NELSON Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
3beds
1,137sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
5,000.69 Square Feet Lot
$2,399,300 Zestimate®
$1,979/sqft
$6,525 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,399,300
$2.23M - $2.64M
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Front gardenMature landscapingMill valley livingNewly painted interior
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Listed by:
McArthur & Love DRE #01327745 415-250-5221,
Compass 415-945-6300
Bought with:
Katrina Kehl, DRE #00891615
Compass
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 324032027
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Space in Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Inside Area, Stacked Only
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,137
- Total interior livable area: 1,137 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Other, See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Built-In Barbeque
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mt Tamalpais
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
- Features: Sprinklers In Front, Other
Details
- Parcel number: 03004307
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mill Valley
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $2,250,000+18.7%$1,979/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #324032027 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2024 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$1,667/sqft |
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| 5/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+94.4%$1,667/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #324032027 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2020 | Listing removed | $2,175$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,175$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2007 | Sold | $975,000+27.5%$858/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2004 | Sold | $765,000$673/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,755 +4.2% | $2,288,880 +78.7% |
| 2024 | $28,544 +62.6% | $1,280,607 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,550 +5.5% | $1,255,506 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,635 -2.8% | $1,230,891 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,107 -1.1% | $1,206,765 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,301 +3.8% | $1,194,393 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,668 +2.6% | $1,170,982 +2% |
| 2018 | $16,248 +2.3% | $1,148,029 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,878 +5.1% | $1,125,523 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,101 +1.8% | $1,103,456 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $14,829 +0.8% | $1,086,887 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $14,705 | $968,695 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $880,632 |
| 2012 | -- | $880,632 +1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $870,632 +1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $860,632 -9% |
| 2009 | -- | $945,750 -3% |
| 2008 | -- | $975,000 +20.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $808,634 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $792,784 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $777,240 +16% |
| 2004 | -- | $670,000 +145.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $273,032 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $267,681 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $262,433 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sycamore/Tamalpais Park
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.
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- California
- Marin County
- Mill Valley
- 94941
- Sycamore/Tamalpais Park
- 86 NELSON Avenue
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