Mill Valley home-buyer guide · 2026

Homes for sale in Mill Valley — what the listing photos don't tell you.

Mill Valley median home price in 2026: $2,350,000. Price per sqft: $1119. Average days on market: 17. Marin's redwood town — Mt. Tam at your back, walkable downtown, and the most desirable address in the North Bay.

Roger Grubb has been transacting in Mill Valley for 18 years and sees roughly 1-in-4 homes off-market before they hit MLS. If the home you want doesn't exist on Zillow yet, Roger may already know about it.

Mill Valley insider knowledge

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.

What Mill Valley isn't: Cheap. Mill Valley trades at the highest $/sqft in Marin outside Belvedere/Tiburon.

Mill Valley home-buying FAQ

What is the median home price in Mill Valley in 2026?

Mill Valley median is $2,350,000, at $1119/sqft, with 17 days on market.

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 (rating 9/10), Tamalpais HS (rating 9/10).

What is Mill Valley like as a community?

Redwoods, hippie-meets-tech wealth, walkable downtown with the Sweetwater Music Hall and old-growth trees. Marin's most desired ZIP.

What kinds of buyers does Mill Valley attract?

SF tech wealth, Move-up from anywhere in Marin, Long-term hold.

What should I know about Mill Valley before buying?

Cheap. Mill Valley trades at the highest $/sqft in Marin outside Belvedere/Tiburon. 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.

How do I see homes for sale in Mill Valley?

Roger Grubb is a 18-year Mill Valley-area realtor. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on Roger's buyer list — he sees off-market homes in Mill Valley before they hit MLS.

Buying in Mill Valley? Start with one call.

Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.