Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,270 sqft$1,213/sqft
284 Cardinal Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,998 sq ftLot Size
1952Year Built
$1,213/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Incredible location and lifestyle - This stylish 3+ bedroom, 1 bathroom home is nestled among lush level gardens with a wide sweeping lawn, flowers, fruit trees, raised beds, hot tub and a watermelon patch. The entry opens up into an expansive great room with soaring ceilings, skylight and floor to ceiling windows which create a feeling of spaciousness filled with natural light. A gas insert fireplace with Heath tile offers a cozy place to relax and offer shelter from the outside. Additionally, this...Incredible location and lifestyle - This stylish 3+ bedroom, 1 bathroom home is nestled among lush level gardens with a wide sweeping lawn, flowers, fruit trees, raised beds, hot tub and a watermelon patch. The entry opens up into an expansive great room with soaring ceilings, skylight and floor to ceiling windows which create a feeling of spaciousness filled with natural light. A gas insert fireplace with Heath tile offers a cozy place to relax and offer shelter from the outside. Additionally, this home features a separate bonus room and a laundry/utility room. Numerous upgrades include double paned windows, newer roof, stainless appliances, new gas fireplace insert with Heath tile, electrical service and privacy fences. This tidy home is ideally situated near award winning schools, the Shoreline Marketplace and Tennessee Valley which offers hiking, biking, beach and stables. An ez commute rounds out the amenities. Shop, dine, bike and hike without ever having to use your car!

Listing Agent

  1. Kelly Lynch

    Kelly Lynch

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01140458

    P: (415) 250-6903

    M: (415) 250-6903

Listing closed: 07/08/2021 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 321036961

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,470,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

112.6%

Mill Valley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kelly Lynch, DRE #01140458

Sold By Compass, Christina Lopez Brennan, DRE #01247339

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Property Information for 284 Cardinal Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Subdivision: Birdland
  • View Description: Greenbelt
  • Cross Street: Flamingo
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,998 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Mill Valley
  • Area Short Display: A1400
  • Directions to Property: Highway 101 to Highway 1 exit, L Shoreline Highway, L Flat mingo Rd, L Cardinal Rd to #284 on lef
  • Area Long Display: Mill Valley
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 052-042-02
Parking
  • Parking Features: No Garage, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 2
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1270.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5998.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler Front, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector, Other
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 29
  • Property Disclaimer: Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Any offer of compensation is made exclusively to Broker Participants of the MLS where the subject listing is filed.<BR> Copyright &copy; 2023 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved.<BR>Copyright</A> &copy;2023 <A name="trans">Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.</A><BR>U.S. Patent 6,910,045
Utilities
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Utilities: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert, Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Bath Features: Dual Flush Toilet, Low-Flow Shower(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), View
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Insert, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
  • Laundry Features: Inside Area, Inside Room, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Converted Garage, Family Room, Laundry, Storage
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 284 Cardinal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 8, 2021

Sold

REBAREIS #321036961

$1,540,000
Jun 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465936003

$1,540,000

+10.8% / yr

Jun 22, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #BA321036961

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2021

Sold

REBAREIS #321036961

$1,540,000
06/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465936003

$1,540,000

+10.8% / yr

06/22/2021

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #BA321036961

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

Public Records for 284 Cardinal Road

Taxable ValueLand$974,178Additions$692,748Total$1,666,926
Tax Record2025$25,045 ($2,087 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,270 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,270 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1980CountyMARINAPN052-042-02

Schools near 284 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: 284 Cardinal Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
$1,540,000
3
1,270
5,998
$1,140,000
2
1,270
6,407
$951,000
3
1,006
7,034
$990,000
3
1,006
6,930
3
1
1,006
7,526
4
2
1,705
6,000

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kelly Lynch, DRE #01140458

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