Marin County property record for 256 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,247 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 030-057-12 |
| Primary APN | 030-057-12 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,247 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 861 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 256 SYCAMORE AVE |
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| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 2 PG 92 LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMICITA |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 126100 |
256 Sycamore Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Marin County records, as of August 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 SYCAMORE AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023262 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 256 SYCAMORE AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2920 |
| Document Number | 0000023262 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 256 SYCAMORE AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2920 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Sycamore Ave was $10,525 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 | $817,503 (+2%) Land $532,912 Building $284,591 | |
| 2025 | $10,525.00 Homeowner's exemption | $801,474 Land $522,463 Building $279,011 |
| 2023 | $10,119.00 (+5.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $770,357 Land $502,179 Building $268,178 |
| 2022 | $9,623.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 256 Sycamore Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 123 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 147 units insured incl. 24 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 81 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 81 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 256 Sycamore Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 825 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 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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