Marin County property record for 17 Thoreau Cir, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.028 acres (1,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,184,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-291-15 |
| Primary APN | 030-291-15 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 1,200 sqft (0.028 acres) |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 17 THOREAU CIR |
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| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-2225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELTER RDG 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 126200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 THOREAU CIR, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202613840 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063530 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 THOREAU CIR, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2225 |
| Document Number | 0000013840 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.13840 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $131,542.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 17 THOREAU CIR, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2225 |
| Document Number | 0000013841, |
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| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..13841 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.88% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $159,750 (+2%) Land $38,135 Building $121,615 | |
| 2025 | $3,328.00 (+1.77%) | $156,618 (+4.04%) Land $37,387 Building $119,231 |
| 2023 | $3,270.00 (+8.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $150,537 Land $35,936 Building $114,601 |
| 2022 | $3,021.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1980–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 18 |
| 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.
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 | 0.01% 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 337 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Unwired, Verizon.
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