Marin County property record for 17 Ethel Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,797 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,058 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,719,500 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $38,320 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-101-05 |
| Primary APN | 028-101-05 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,797 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,058 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Patio Area | 232 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 ETHEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-2787 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L2* B14 /B1P2 M TAMALPAIS LAND & WA |
| Legal Subdivision | TAMALPAIS LAND & WATER CO |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 127000 |
17 Ethel Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 12, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY 12147-0012 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201811808 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043806 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
| Document Number | 0000011808 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11808 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,891.45 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 17 ETHEL AVE MILL VALLEY CA 949412787, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Ethel Ave was $38,320.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Mill Valley City |
| Elementary School District | Mill Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,099,642 (+2%) Land $1,160,560 Building $1,939,082 | |
| 2025 | $38,320.00 | $3,038,884 Land $1,137,810 Building $1,901,074 |
| 2023 | $36,426.00 (+4.86%) | $2,920,896 Land $1,093,630 Building $1,827,266 |
| 2022 | $34,738.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Ethel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 17 Ethel Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired, Verizon.
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