Marin County, California
Mill Valley Real Estate and Local Guide
Affluent, wooded city on the eastern slopes of Mount Tamalpais north of the Golden Gate Bridge, known for redwood-shaded neighborhoods, an active arts scene, and quick access to hiking trails. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Mill Valley best.
About the area
Living in Mill Valley, CA
Home of the Mill Valley Film Festival, held annually since 1978.
The housing market
Homes in Mill Valley
- About 66.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 71.4% of homes are single-family houses.
- Median home value is at or above $2 million, the Census top-code for the area.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Mill Valley home
Old Mill Park
Redwood park on the site of the 1830s sawmill that gave the city its name
Mount Tamalpais
2,571-foot peak rising on the city's western edge, laced with trails and sweeping Bay Area views
Muir Woods National Monument
Old-growth coast redwood grove just west of the city, administered by the National Park Service
Mount Tamalpais State Park
State park on Mount Tamalpais with extensive hiking trails bordering Mill Valley
Dipsea Trail
Trail from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach and route of the Dipsea Race, the oldest trail running race in the United States
Neighborhoods
Mill Valley areas to know
Alto
Northeastern neighborhood near Highway 101 and the historic Alto Tunnel
Homestead Valley
Unincorporated community adjoining Mill Valley to the west
Strawberry
Peninsula neighborhood on Richardson Bay, a separate census-designated place within the Mill Valley area
Tamalpais Valley
Unincorporated valley community south of the city toward the coast
Blithedale Canyon
Wooded canyon neighborhood extending toward Mount Tamalpais
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.