165 Marlin Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Property Records

Marin County property record for 165 Marlin Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,900,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$29,141 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Line of Credit
May 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN029-203-26

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN029-203-26

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,200 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area9,600 sqft (0.22 acres)
Deck Area739 sqft
Patio Area1,031 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemRadiant

Location & Zoning

Street Address165 MARLIN AVE
CityMILL VALLEY
StateCA
Zip94941-1303
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMAP E3 606
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTHEAST MARIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract126100

Owner

Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address165 MARLIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1303
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
REDWOOD CU
May 3, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
REDWOOD CU
Jul 5, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Mar 15, 2017Deed, Transfer · ARM
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 15, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 15, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 23, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201711056
Last Transfer DateApr 27, 2021
Transfer Doc0000029833
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address165 MARLIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1303
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address165 MARLIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1303

Mortgage

Document Number0000070452
DateNov 29, 2021
Instrument2021-0070452
Lender
NameREDWOOD CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSANTA ROSA, CA 95403
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueDec 15, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMay 3, 2021
Property Address165 MARLIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1303
Document Number0000029833
Instrument DateApr 27, 2021
Instrument2021-0029833
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address165 MARLIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1303

Mortgage

Document Number0000029834
DateMay 3, 2021
Instrument2021-0029834
Lender
NameREDWOOD CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address165 MARLIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1303
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000023982
DateJul 5, 2018
Instrument2018-0023982
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 25, 2048

March 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMar 15, 2017
Property Address165 MARLIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1303
Document Number0000011056
Instrument DateMar 3, 2017
Instrument2017-0011056
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address165 MARLIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1303

Mortgage

Document Number0000011057
DateMar 15, 2017
Instrument2017-0011057
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.37%
Type Change DateApr 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.37%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin County
MunicipalityMill Valley City
Elementary School DistrictMill Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,243,243 (+2%) Land $1,331,741 Building $911,502
2025$29,141.00 (+5.19%)$2,199,261 (+4.04%) Land $1,305,630 Building $893,631
2023$27,704.00 (+4.61%)$2,113,872 Land $1,254,937 Building $858,935
2022$26,484.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AO, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims9 (1982–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA8 of 9
Most Recent ClaimMay 1998 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 4 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2019–2021)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.

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