Marin County property record for 39 Ethel Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,827 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,775,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $28,245 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Mar 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-101-08 |
| Primary APN | 028-101-08 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,827 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 102 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 39 ETHEL AVE |
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| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-2787 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L1-2 B14 /TAMALPAIS LAND & WA |
| Legal Subdivision | TAMALPAIS LAND & WATER CO |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 127000 |
39 Ethel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CBP FUND V LLC |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202319590 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007159 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 39 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
| Document Number | 0000019590 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0019590 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,152.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 39 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 39 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
| Document Number | 0000007159 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0007159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | CAL LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 35 MILLER AVE # 298, 298, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1903 |
| Document Number | 0000007160 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0007160 |
| Name | CBP FUND V LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 39 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
| Document Number | 0000003091 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-0003091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2022 |
| 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 | 39 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 39 ETHEL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
| Document Number | 0000009764 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Instrument | 9764 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 39 ETHEL AVE MILL VALLEY CA 949412787, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2787 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Ethel Ave was $28,245 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 | $2,289,259 (+2.67%) Land $1,192,387 Building $1,096,872 | |
| 2025 | $28,245.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,229,666 Land $1,169,007 Building $1,060,659 |
| 2023 | $31,882.00 (+3.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,491,164 Land $1,296,042 Building $1,195,122 |
| 2022 | $30,852.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 39 Ethel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 39 Ethel 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 | Indirect within 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 595 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired.
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