Marin County property record for 261 Ricardo Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,225 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $19,889 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Transfer Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-192-16 |
| Primary APN | 043-192-16 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,225 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 10,320 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Garage Area | 348 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Patio Area | 821 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 261 RICARDO RD |
|---|---|
| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-2573 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 168 |
| Legal Subdivision | STRAWBERRY MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 168 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 125000 |
261 Ricardo Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2012.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 RICARDO RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2573 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200366687 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012562 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 261 RICARDO RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2573 |
| Document Number | 0000014159 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 245 MORNING SUN AVE MILL VALLEY CA 949413503, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-3503 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 261 RICARDO RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2573 |
| Document Number | 0000048596 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 261 RICARDO RD MILL VALLEY CA 949412573, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2573 |
| Document Number | 0000048596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 48596 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Ricardo Rd was $19,889 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| 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 | $1,485,824 (+2%) Land $923,225 Building $562,599 | |
| 2025 | $19,889.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,456,695 Land $905,125 Building $551,570 |
| 2023 | $18,872.00 (+3.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,400,143 Land $869,987 Building $530,156 |
| 2022 | $18,229.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 261 Ricardo Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 261 Ricardo Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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