53 Shell Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Property Records

Marin County property record for 53 Shell Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Square Footage2,140 sqft Living Area
Lot Size12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
Garage350 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$9,560.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN033-092-17

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Units2 Units
Building Area2,140 sqft Living Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleContemporary Style
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area350 sqft Garage
Deck Area675 sqft Deck
Patio Area675 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address53 SHELL RD
CityMILL VALLEY
StateCA
Zip94941-1551
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionMAP G3 606
Legal SubdivisionALTO 01
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Minor Civil DivisionSOUTHEAST MARIN
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1019
Census Tract126200

Owner

Source: Marin County records · APN 033-092-17

Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address53 SHELL RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Jan 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LIBERTY HM EQUITY SOLUTIONS
Jan 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Feb 03, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 19, 2019
Transfer Doc0000035729
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateSep 26, 2019
Property Address53 SHELL RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551
Document Number0000035729
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 12
Instrument DateSep 19, 2019
Instrument2019-0035729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address53 SHELL RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551

Mortgage

Document Number0000035730
DateSep 26, 2019
Instrument2019-0035730
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.95%
Type Change DateOct 01, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.95%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate10.9%

Mortgage

Document Number0000035731
DateSep 26, 2019
Instrument2019-0035731
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueSep 26, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address53 SHELL RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551
Document Number0000004974
Instrument DateJan 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2017
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address53 SHELL RD MILL VALLEY CA 949411551, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551

Mortgage

Document Number0000004974
DateFeb 03, 2017
Instrument4974
Lender
NameLIBERTY HM EQUITY SOLUTIONS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressRANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.2%

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address53 SHELL RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551
Document Number0000004975
Instrument DateJan 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address53 SHELL RD MILL VALLEY CA 949411551, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551

Mortgage

Document Number0000004975
DateFeb 03, 2017
Instrument4975
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term972 Months
DueFeb 02, 2098
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.2%

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateFeb 03, 2017
Property Address53 SHELL RD, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551
Document Number0000004973
Instrument DateNov 22, 2016
Instrument4973
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE LP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address53 SHELL RD MILL VALLEY CA 949411551, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1551

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin County
Elementary School DistrictMill Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$500,337 (+2%) Land $135,897 Building $364,440
2025$9,560.00 (+3.65%) Homeowner's exemption$490,528 (+4.04%) Land $133,233 Building $357,295
2023$9,223.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption$471,481 Land $128,059 Building $343,422
2022$9,029.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Marin County (06041C), updated October 18, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
sheet flow 1–3 ft
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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