How much does it cost to buy a house in Mill Valley?
Mill Valley median is $2,350,000. At 20% down with current rates around 6.85%, expect roughly $470,000 for the downpayment and ~$12,319/mo principal+interest (before tax/insurance/HOA).
For Mill Valley home buyers
Buy a home in Mill Valley — the realistic playbook.
Mill Valley median: $2,350,000. Days on market: 17. $/sqft: $1119. Roger Grubb has 18 years of Bay Area buyer-side experience including dozens of Mill Valley transactions. Buyer commission paid by seller — Roger costs you nothing extra.
What $$2,350,000 buys you in Mill Valley
Redwoods, hippie-meets-tech wealth, walkable downtown with the Sweetwater Music Hall and old-growth trees. Marin's most desired ZIP.
Roger's insider take: Strawberry has access to amenities at a lower price than Mill Valley proper. Tam Valley is the most under-priced sub-pocket; Cascade Canyon is for the long-term-hold crowd.
Buying a Mill Valley home — FAQ
Is Mill Valley a good place to buy a home?
Buyers who can afford the premium for the best of Marin's lifestyle package.
What schools serve Mill Valley?
Key schools: Old Mill Elementary (9/10), Tamalpais HS (9/10).
What types of buyers does Mill Valley attract?
SF tech wealth, Move-up from anywhere in Marin, Long-term hold.
What's the catch with buying in Mill Valley?
Cheap. Mill Valley trades at the highest $/sqft in Marin outside Belvedere/Tiburon.
How competitive is buying in Mill Valley?
Average 17 days on market. Moderately competitive — buyers have some leverage on properly prepped listings.
How do I find off-market homes in Mill Valley?
Roger Grubb has been transacting in Mill Valley for 18 years and sees ~1-in-4 homes off-market. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on his buyer list.
Buy in Mill Valley — one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.