Marin County property record for 170 Ethel Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,390 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,270,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $22,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-112-03 |
| Primary APN | 028-112-03 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,390 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 20 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 14,098 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Deck Area | 726 sqft |
| Patio Area | 726 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 170 ETHEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-2709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | TAMALPAIS LAND & WATER COS MA |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 127000 |
170 Ethel Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2015 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201059505 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034081 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 170 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2709 |
| Document Number | 0000027415 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 170 ETHEL AVE MILL VALLEY CA 949412709, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2709 |
| Document Number | 0000027415 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27415 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Ethel Ave was $22,814 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,655,614 (+2%) Land $784,032 Building $871,582 | |
| 2025 | $22,814.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,623,153 Land $768,660 Building $854,493 |
| 2023 | $21,343.00 (+1.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,560,145 Land $738,822 Building $821,323 |
| 2022 | $20,970.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 170 Ethel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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 170 Ethel Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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