Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,006 sqft

278 Cardinal Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$945/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Amazing indoor-outdoor livingin this conveniently located 3 bed, 1 bath home. Floor to ceiling windows, open living space including gorgeous kitchen, breakfast bar and dining area overlook the stunning back yardand providethe perfect space to cook and entertain. Off street parking, near the Good Earth grocery store, coffee shops,and moreadd to the allure of owning a homein this neighborhood. Excellent commute to SF, Mill Valley schools!Amazing indoor-outdoor livingin this conveniently located 3 bed, 1 bath home. Floor to ceiling windows, open living space including gorgeous kitchen, breakfast bar and dining area overlook the stunning back yardand providethe perfect space to cook and entertain. Off street parking, near the Good Earth grocery store, coffee shops,and moreadd to the allure of owning a homein this neighborhood. Excellent commute to SF, Mill Valley schools!
Listing closed: 07/01/2016 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 21611297
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Median sold price

$1,120,000

Avg days on market

273

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

Mill Valley, CA

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Location

Sold By Madeline Schaider Real Estate, Madeline Schaider, DRE #01082913

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Property Information for 278 Cardinal Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cottage
  • Cross Street: Flamingo
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,034 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Mill Valley
  • Area Short Display: A1400
  • Directions to Property: Shoreline Hwy, left on Flamingo to Left on Cardinal
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 052-042-05
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
Parking
  • Parking Features: Tandem Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1006.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7035.0
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 22
  • Property Disclaimer: Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Copyright © 2021 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2021 Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, PG&E

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Main Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Kitchen Features: Synthetic Counter
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Spa: No

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00

Property History for 278 Cardinal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2016

Sold

REBAREIS #21611297

$951,000—
Jun 21, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574126442

$951,000

+5.3% / yr

Jun 6, 2016

Pending

REBAREIS #21611297

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2016

Sold

REBAREIS #21611297

$951,000
06/21/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574126442

$951,000

+5.3% / yr

06/06/2016

Pending

REBAREIS #21611297

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

278 Cardinal Road

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,270 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,270 SqFt

Lot Size

7,035 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 278 Cardinal Road

This home is within Tamalpais Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Old Mill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mill Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tamalpais High School
Public9 to 12

Tamiscal High (Alternative) School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 278 Cardinal Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
$951,000
3
1,006
7,034
–
3
1
1,006
7,526
$700,000
2
1,006
6,198
$990,000
3
1,006
6,930
–
–
–
–
–
$1,540,000
3
1,270
5,998

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