78 Nelson Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
SOLD
MAR 16, 2026

78 Nelson Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Sycamore/Tamalpais Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,471 sqft

$3,200,000

Last Sold: Mar 16, 2026
89% over list $1.7M
$2,175/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $19,151/mo*
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$3,200,000

Last Sold: Mar 16, 2026
89% over list $1.7M
$2,175/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $19,151/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,471 sqft

Local Information

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

Best value in desirable Sycamore Park! This property features a single-level 1,027 square foot main house with two bedrooms and one bathroom, alongside a detached 444 square foot one-bedroom apartment complete with its own kitchen and bath. Ideal for generating extra income or establishing a convenient home office! Enjoy outdoor dining just steps from the kitchen. Freeman Park lies just outside the backyard gate, offering play structures, a basketball court, and expansive green grass - a veritable extension of your own backyard! Inside, discover hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace in the living room. Plus, take advantage of the proximity to top-notch schools, a vibrant community center, shopping venues, fantastic eateries, scenic hiking and biking trails, and hassle-free freeway access.
78 Nelson Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,471 sqft single-family home in Sycamore/Tamalpais Park, built in 1944. It last sold for $3,200,000 on Mar 16, 2026 (89% above the $1,695,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,207,800, with a rent estimate of $7,190/month.
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Home Highlights

Parking
0 Open Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$2,175/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 78 Nelson Avenue

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1471 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: PublicLaundry: Laundry Closet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: BrickHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Open
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1944
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Detached
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 03004305

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,695,000Price Per Sqft: $2,175/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Mill Valley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1471 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Marin CountyNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000.688 sqft

Documents

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Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale, Subject to Lender Confirmation

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 324030751Listing Url
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Mark Millstein DRE #00800285
Golden Gate Sotheby's, (415) 464-9300
Bought with: Mark Millstein DRE #00800285, Golden Gate Sotheby's, (415) 464-9300
Originating MLS: Marin County
Source: BAREIS, MLS#324030751

Price History for 78 Nelson Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
03/16/2026$3,200,000Sold
N/A
11/19/2025$3,650,000ListingRemovedBAREIS #325090973
10/27/2025$3,650,000PriceChange
BAREIS #325090973
10/17/2025$3,850,000Listed For SaleBAREIS #325090973
12/23/2024$1,695,000Sold
BAREIS #324030751
12/13/2024$1,695,000PendingBAREIS #324030751
10/28/2024$1,695,000ContingentBAREIS #324030751
09/23/2024$1,695,000PendingToActiveBAREIS #324030751
09/09/2024$1,695,000ContingentBAREIS #324030751
08/06/2024$1,695,000PriceChange
BAREIS #324030751
07/31/2024$1,795,000PriceChange
BAREIS #324030751
06/13/2024$1,995,000PriceChange
BAREIS #324030751
05/25/2024$2,075,000PriceChange
BAREIS #324030751
05/14/2024$1,995,000Listed For SaleBAREIS #324030751
05/18/2022$2,025,000Sold
BAREIS #322031826
04/29/2022$1,595,000PendingBAREIS #322031826
04/20/2022$1,595,000Listed For SaleBAREIS #322031826
06/01/2012$730,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Mill Valley

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.11M
$75KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
105.3%
4.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.01K
$33MoM
Available listings
79
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$22,817
Assessment$1,692,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 78 Nelson Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
102 Nelson Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,516
25 Plymouth Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
06/17/26
3
2
1,852
290 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
04/20/26
4
2
1,395
44 Catalpa Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$2,700,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,530
165 Elm Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,700,000
06/18/26
2
2
1,538
597 Ethel Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
04/07/26
3
2
1,520

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Sycamore/Tamalpais Park
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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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    "Safe streets and the city workers are so good at keeping parks ,streets and the community center spotless. "
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    "Love this neighborhood! People are friendly, it's very quiet, very easy access to trails, and a super convenient location for commuting into the city. If only real estate prices would be more reasonable..."
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