Marin County property record for 980 Lovell Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,895 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.557 acres (24,263 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,065,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $35,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-153-70 |
| Primary APN | 027-153-70 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,895 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,263 sqft (0.557 acres) |
| Pool Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 02715314 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 980 LOVELL AVE |
| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-1008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MILL VLY VILLAS |
| Legal Block | 371 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27-29 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 127000 |
980 Lovell Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2005.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 980 LOVELL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199931443 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024634 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 980 LOVELL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 980 LOVELL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1008 |
| Document Number | 0000010904 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0010904 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 980 LOVELL AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-1008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0004061 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90071 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 980 Lovell Ave was $35,766 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 | $2,599,759 (+2%) Land $1,337,771 Building $1,261,988 | |
| 2025 | $35,766.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,548,788 Land $1,311,542 Building $1,237,246 |
| 2023 | $34,066.00 (-10.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,449,832 Land $1,260,623 Building $1,189,209 |
| 2022 | $38,241.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 980 Lovell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 980 Lovell Ave is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Unwired.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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