Marin County property record for 237 Ethel Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,061 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,705 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,966 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-072-27 |
| Primary APN | 028-072-27 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,061 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,003 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,705 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 237 ETHEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-2731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 127000 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024986 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 237 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2731 |
| Document Number | 0000024986 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0024986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 237 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2731 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 237 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2731 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2731 |
| Document Number | 0000008404 |
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| Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0008404 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.3% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.95% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
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 | $505,774 (+2%) Land $166,801 Building $338,973 | |
| 2025 | $6,966.00 (+5.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $495,859 (+4.04%) Land $163,531 Building $332,328 |
| 2023 | $6,594.00 (+10.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $476,605 Land $157,181 Building $319,424 |
| 2022 | $5,978.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record 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.
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 | 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 762 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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