196 Elm Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
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OFF MARKET

196 Elm Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Sycamore/Tamalpais Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,578 sqft

$3,254,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $19,410/mo*
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$3,254,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $19,410/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,578 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.25M
Since last month
Decreased$133K (-3.9%)
Since last year
Increased$346K (+11.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+53.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +47% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$3.25M
July 2026$3.34M
June 2026$3.39M
May 2026$3.34M
April 2026$3.3M
March 2026$3.2M
February 2026$3.12M
January 2026$2.9M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
44 Catalpa Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,700,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,530
165 Elm Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,700,000
06/18/26
2
2
1,538
102 Nelson Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,516
49 Woodside Ln, Mill Valley, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
06/02/26
3
2
1,556
597 Ethel Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
04/07/26
3
2
1,520
78 Nelson Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$3,200,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,471
154 Elm Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
10/09/25
2
2
1,071
290 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
04/20/26
4
2
1,395
101 Elm Ave, Mill Valley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
06/22/26
3
2
1,965
107 La Goma Street, Mill Valley, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
12/01/25
4
2
1,886

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
92 Locust Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.02
$6,484,000
4
3.5
2,946
Off Market
224 Elm Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.07
$1,989,600
2
1
1,075
Off Market
89 Locust Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.06
$2,954,200
3
2
1,571
Off Market
55 Hilarita Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.08
$2,448,000
3
1
942
Off Market
230 Elm Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.09
$2,987,700
4
2
1,806
Off Market
10 Locke Lane, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.09
$1,969,500
3
2
1,477
Off Market
165 Elm Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.08
$2,700,000
2
2
1,538
Recently Sold
145 La Goma Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.10
$3,478,600
3
2.5
1,792
Off Market
175 Locust Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.09
$2,387,800
2
2
1,550
Off Market
36 Matilda Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.12
$2,259,100
3
2
1,132
Off Market
56 Locust Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.11
$4,200,000
3
3
2,298
Recently Sold
470 E Blithedale Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.13
$2,002,000
3
2
1,334
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Living Area
1,578 sqft
Price/Sqft
$2,063
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 196 Elm Ave, Mill Valley, CA. 196 Elm Ave is in the Sycamore/Tamalpais Park neighborhood in Mill Valley, CA and in ZIP code 94941. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,578 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4199 sqft and was built in 1930.
196 Elm Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,578 sqft single-family home in Sycamore/Tamalpais Park, built in 1930. It last sold for $2,125,000 on Oct 22, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,254,700, with a rent estimate of $6,999/month.

Home Details for 196 Elm Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930Year Updated: 2001
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Deck
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 22, 2015
Source: BAREIS #21522972
Sold
$2,125,000
Sep 20, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,795,000
May 25, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$877,000
Jul 7, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$727,000
Jan 10, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$545,000

Market trends in Mill Valley

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.48M
$73.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
108.3%
Price per sq ft
$1.14K
$54MoM
Available listings
40
14MoM
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What Locals Say about Sycamore/Tamalpais Park

At least 15 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 96 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 95 % Say there's wildlife

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 87 % Say kids play outside

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say streets are well-lit

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Frequently asked questions about 196 Elm Ave

  • What is 196 Elm Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 196 Elm Ave in Mill Valley, CA is $3,254,700.
  • What is the price history for 196 Elm Ave?
    196 Elm Ave in Mill Valley, CA last sold for $2,125,000 in October 2015.
  • Is Mill Valley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Mill Valley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Mill Valley?
    The median sale price in Mill Valley is $2.48M. That is up $73.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 196 Elm Ave?
    The lot at 196 Elm Ave in Mill Valley, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,199 sq ft).
  • Does 196 Elm Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 196 Elm Ave in Mill Valley, CA has a garage.