Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,238 sqft$1,019/sqft
56 Shell Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.31 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$1,019/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful Recently Renovated Home on Very Rare Park-Like Lot In Fantastic Location. Over 1/4 Acre of sun-drenched, level land with patio, vast lawn, lush gardens, playhouse, climbing shed and sandbox. Sweet, cottage-like facade hides sprawling single story house, 4 beds/3 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room and converted garage. Blocks to great school, Whole Foods, trails and freeway. Value of land and location may inspire more.Beautiful Recently Renovated Home on Very Rare Park-Like Lot In Fantastic Location. Over 1/4 Acre of sun-drenched, level land with patio, vast lawn, lush gardens, playhouse, climbing shed and sandbox. Sweet, cottage-like facade hides sprawling single story house, 4 beds/3 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room and converted garage. Blocks to great school, Whole Foods, trails and freeway. Value of land and location may inspire more.
Listing closed: 07/30/2019 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 21916290

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,500,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

108.4%

Mill Valley, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

Sold By Compass, Marin Home Team, DRE #01387083; Compass, Mary Thomson, DRE #01387083

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Property Information for 56 Shell Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Cross Street: Lomita
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,499 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Mill Valley
  • Area Short Display: A1400
  • Directions to Property: 101, E. Blithedale, R-Tower, L-Shell or E. Blithedale, Lomita, R-Shell
  • Area Long Display: Mill Valley
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 033-091-25
Parking
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 2238.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13499.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, County
  • Property Condition: Completed
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 43
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood
Utilities
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Public, PG&E
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s)
  • Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Remodeled, Slab Counter
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Hood Over Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Hook-Up, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 7
  • Room Type: Converted Garage, Den
  • 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
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 56 Shell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2019

Sold

REBAREIS #21916290

$2,280,000
Jul 24, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649624588

$2,280,000

+5.8% / yr

Jul 10, 2019

Pending

REBAREIS #21916290

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2019

Sold

REBAREIS #21916290

$2,280,000
07/24/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649624588

$2,280,000

+5.8% / yr

07/10/2019

Pending

REBAREIS #21916290

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

Public Records for 56 Shell Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,143,387Additions$1,399,952Total$2,543,339
Tax Record2025$32,268 ($2,689 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,238 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,238 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1988CountyMARINAPN033-091-25

Schools near 56 Shell 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 - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Edna Maguire Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mill Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tamalpais High School
Public9 to 12

Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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: 56 Shell Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
$2,280,000
4
2,238
13,499
4
3
2,756
13,500
13,500
$3,800,000
5
3,500
11,926
$780,000
4
3.5
3,294
12,000
2
1.5
2,236
15,262

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