278 Cardinal Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
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OFF MARKET

$1,540,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,200 sqft

278 Cardinal Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Tamalpais Valley Junction
Est. Refi. Payment $9,645/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 1, 2016 for $951,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.54M
Since last month
Increased$12K (+0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$145K (+10.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$579K (+60.8%)
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 +59% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.53M
August 2026$1.54M
July 2026$1.52M
June 2026$1.52M
May 2026$1.55M
April 2026$1.52M
March 2026$1.5M
February 2026$1.48M
January 2026$1.34M
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
265 Cardinal Road, Mill Valley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,610,000
04/01/26
3
1
1,006
312 Marin Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
08/28/26
3
1
1,006
302 Starling Road, Mill Valley, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,445
354 Starling Road, Mill Valley, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
12/01/25
3
2
1,462
314 Tennessee Ave, Mill Valley, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
11/17/25
2
1
1,020
305 Ross Dr, Mill Valley, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,230,000
10/27/25
2
2
1,608
317 Ross Dr, Mill Valley, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,770,000
10/07/25
3
2
1,476
336 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
11/03/25
3
2
1,320
213 Cleveland Court, Mill Valley, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
12/19/25
2
2
1,554
293 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
06/08/26
4
3
1,885

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
206 Cardinal Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.05
$1,588,000
3
2
-
For Sale
265 Cardinal Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.08
$1,610,000
3
1
1,006
Recently Sold
221 Cardinal Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.10
$1,759,300
3
1
1,006
Off Market
229 Cardinal Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.11
$2,295,100
4
2
1,971
Off Market
293 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.13
$1,525,000
4
3
1,885
Recently Sold
290 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.13
$1,404,900
3
2
1,632
Off Market
302 Starling Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.13
$1,850,000
3
2
1,445
Recently Sold
297 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.15
$1,210,000
2
2
1,332
Recently Sold
265 Morning Sun Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.16
$2,050,000
3
3
1,835
Recently Sold
0 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.15
$498,888
-
-
-
For Sale
314 Starling Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.15
$1,508,800
4
2
1,270
Off Market
268 Morning Sun Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
0.19
$2,250,000
3
2.5
1,804
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
1,200 sqft
$1,284/sqft
Garage

About this House

Enjoy indoor-outdoor living in this conveniently located Mid-Century Modern home. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home plus large office (or 4th bedroom option) is the ideal place to live and work from home. This home has floor to ceiling windows, an open living space with a gorgeous kitchen, breakfast bar and dining area that overlook a beautiful backyard. This home has off street parking and is walking distance to the Good Earth grocery store, coffee shops, restaurants and beautiful trails. This home provides an easy commute to San Francisco and comes with solar panels that will reduce your electricity bill. Do you drive an electric vehicle? This home comes equipped with a Level 2 - 30 amp Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger. Gardening service included.

- Renter pays all utilities (water, gas, electricity, internet, etc). Owner will pay garbage.
278 Cardinal Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in Tamalpais Valley Junction, built in 1952. It last sold for $951,000 on Jul 1, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2021 with an asking price of $4,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 12, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,540,900, with a rent estimate of $6,300/month.

Home Details for 278 Cardinal Rd

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952Year Updated: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 12, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Feb 2, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$4,950
Jul 1, 2016
Source: BAREIS #21611297
Sold
$951,000
May 26, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$895,000
May 17, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$895,000

Market trends in Mill Valley

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.28M
$200KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.08K
$52MoM
Available listings
59
17MoM

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What Locals Say about Tamalpais Valley Junction

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  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say there are community events

  • 100 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 100 % Say kids play outside

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Frequently asked questions about 278 Cardinal Rd

  • What is 278 Cardinal Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 278 Cardinal Rd in Mill Valley, CA is $1,540,900.
  • What is the price history for 278 Cardinal Rd?
    278 Cardinal Rd in Mill Valley, CA last sold for $951,000 in July 2016.
  • 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 $2.28M. That is down $200K from the prior month.
  • Does 278 Cardinal Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 278 Cardinal Rd in Mill Valley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 278 Cardinal Rd?
    The lot at 278 Cardinal Rd in Mill Valley, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

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