schools: Mill Valley Real Estate Report (Pacific Union April/May 2011 Home Sales Update) - 05/05/11 06:17 PM
March and April 2011 home sales in Mill Valley increased dramatically over the prior three months — we had 27 trades in March and 19 in April (up from 13 in January!). These properties sold for an average price of $1.265 million and averaged 2,369 sq. ft. (or about $542 per sq. ft.). Pricing remains the key ingredient determining buyer interest. Buyers insist on apparent and undeniable value. If they don’t see it in a property, they are willing to wait it out. Now, more than ever, is the time for sellers to be very careful about who they have negotiating … (0 comments)
schools: New Homes | The Landing at Hamilton Field, Novato (Marin County, Bay Area) - 11/21/10 10:41 PM
Located just 16 miles North of the Golden Gate Bridge, The Landing at Hamilton is Hamilton Field is a secluded enclave of luxurious homes reflecting timeless style and contemporary conveniences. These thoughtfully designed homes focus on sophistication, beauty, and community. Residents enjoy spacious and refined interior spaces, modern conveniences, adjacent to a rich wildlife sanctuary. Click HERE for a Virtual Tour of our Model Homes. An unrivaled passion for excellence and detail is exhibited in each home. The Landing at Hamilton benefits from easy access to recreation, dining, shopping, schools, transportation, and the myriad benefits of living at Hamilton Field in Novato. Pricing … (0 comments)
schools: Pacheco Plaza in Pointe Marin, Southern Novato, CA (Shopping and Recreation) - 08/18/10 11:29 PM
Opportunities for shopping and recreation in and around Pointe Marin in Southern Novato are virtually limitless. Pacheco Plaza on Ignacio (just West of HWY 101) has a number of restaurants, shops, and services, including: La Coppa Coffee & Tea Paradise Foods Subway Boca Pizzaria & Wine Bar Taki Japanese Restaurant Bank of Marin Clothes Fit Alterations Crystal Nail Salon Curves Fabulous Framers Face Value Joseph's Shoes & Repairs Marin Eye Care Natalie & Daria's Flowers Pacheco Dry Cleaning UPS Store Also nearby is the Marin Country Club (golf, tennis, pools, and gym) and the Indian Valley Campus of the College … (0 comments)
Boyle Park is great neighborhood and the park itself is one of my family's favorites, with a large playground, tennis courts, picnic areas, softball/baseball field, creek, and more. The neighborhood is within easy walking distance to town square and Park Elementary School. Boyle Park is bordered by E. Blithedale and and Country Club. It is sunny and an easy commute location. There are a number of homes bordering the park itself. Prices range generally, from $1 million to $2.5 million, with occassional exceptions on either side. The combination of Mill Valley's … (0 comments)
Mill Valley's Sycamore Park is widely viewed as one of the best neighborhoods in Mill Valley because of its easy walk to town square, easy commute location, picturesque shady tree-line streets, and overall friendly atmosphere.
Sycamore Park was a community built during WWII. Many owners remain from those early days and have witnessed the many transformations the city and neighborhood have undergone.
In the 1950's, the park at Sycamore Park became Mill Valley's first Little League field, lovingly kept by parents and interested citizens. There are several … (0 comments)
schools: Forbes Calls Marin County, California "Best Schools for the Money" - 07/15/07 12:38 PM
There are lots of reasons people love Marin County, California-the proximity to San Francisco, the easy commute, the weather, the dedicated open space, the beaches, the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, the lack of crime, and the list goes on. But, for many, the biggest reason is the schools. It is well known that Marin schools are outstanding and have tremendous parental involvement. As reported by the Marin Independent Journal, Forbes Magazine recently identified Marin County as providing the best education relative to per capita spending. As noted by Forbes, "[m]ore spending doesn't necessarily buy you better schools." Forbes looked at property taxes across the country, per-pupil spending in public … (0 comments)
schools: Ross, Marin County, California - 02/16/07 10:20 AM
Ross is an exclusive area boasting some of Marin's finest homes. It is tucked in between San Anselmo and Kentfield in the middle of Central Marin's Ross Valley. The town takes its name from James Ross, a Scotsman who came to California during the Gold Rush, made a fortune selling wine in San Francisco, and bought the tract of land where the town now stands in 1857. Among the prominent institutions in town is the Marin Art and Garden Center, a hub for a variety of nonprofit groups. The small downtown, bordering the soccer fields of Ross School, has a grocery store, … (0 comments)
schools: Corte Madera, Marin County, California - 02/16/07 10:06 AM
Corte Madera is best known for the two shopping malls right off of Highway 101. But the town, translated as "cut wood" in Spanish, has a lot going for it. Besides boasting a 22-acre park with tennis courts, two playgrounds, and recreation equipment, the town also has an historic village square and numerous biking paths. The amenities as well as the area's central location, moderate home prices and taxes, friendly neighborhoods, and a good commute all help make Corte Madera a popular place to live. East Corte Madera is a flat, mostly ranch-style home area, including some properties that back up on the … (0 comments)
schools: Mill Valley, Marin County, California - 02/06/07 11:56 AM
Mill Valley sits in the shadow of Mount Tamalpais and has a charm all its own. Besides the quaint downtown, home to antique stores, bookstores, a theater, nightclub, art gallery, coffee shops, and the Depot Bookstore cafe, Mill Valley offers hiking and biking trails, a dog run, a nine-hole public golf course, and the annual Dipsea foot race. For those with an artistic bent, there's a noted film festival every fall, as well as an outdoor arts fair, festival of wine and Memorial Day crafts festival in Bayfront Park.Housing and EducationPrices in Mill Valley tend toward the high side, but condominiums … (0 comments)
schools: San Rafael, Marin County, California - 02/06/07 11:50 AM
San Rafael became Marin's first city in 1874. Franciscans founded Mission San Rafael Archangel at the foot of San Rafael Hill, the 20th of California's 21 missions in the early 1800's. A replica of the mission stands at St. Raphael's Church. More than 52,000 residents make their home in the county seat, the commercial, cultural and governmental center of Marin. Just 17 miles north of San Francisco and surrounded by wooded, grassy hillsides and the bay, about one-third of the city's 17 square miles is open space. East of the Marin County Civic Center, Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural enigma (pictured to the … (0 comments)
schools: Lucas Valley--San Rafael, Marin, California - 01/19/07 02:33 PM
Lucas Valley, which is an upscale area of San Rafael (in Marin County, California) sits between Terra Linda and Marinwood. It is also home to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch. Homes in the area over the past six months have generally sold in the $800,000 to $1,000,000 range and up. Great schools, low crime, proximity to open space, and a good commute all provide a strong incentive for families and retirees alike. The commute to San Francisco is good and will be improved once work on HWY 101 is completed in 2008 (widening the highway to allow for a commute lane to run through Marin County). If … (0 comments)
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March and April 2011 home sales in Mill Valley increased dramatically over the prior three months — we had 27 trades in March and 19 in April (up from 13 in January!). These properties sold for an average price of $1.265 million and averaged 2,369 sq. ft. (or about $542 per sq. ft.). Pricing remains the key ingredient determining buyer interest. Buyers insist on apparent and undeniable value. If they don’t see it in a property, they are willing to wait it out. Now, more than ever, is the time for sellers to be very careful about who they have negotiating … (0 comments)
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