Charming 1921 Mill Valley cottage ideally located within a block of Mill Valley's downtown Plaza. Period details combine with an easy flowing floor plan seldom available in this prime downtown location. On a corner lot, the main residence is 2Bd/1Ba plus living room with wainscotting and eat-in kitchen with ample cabinetry. Downstairs is a fully finished basement, bathroom and laundry ideal as a family room or office. Wrap-around fenced yard, raised beds and storage units. This is an opportunity to enhance and upgrade a sweet home in a prime location. Just park your car and enjoy the easy lifestyle in-town living offers.
Public Records
Apr 10, 1987
Sold
$175,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,944 (+3.8%)
$1,220,380 + $530,600
$1,750,980
2024
$22,113 (+1.6%)
$1,196,460 + $520,200
$1,716,660
2023
$21,761 (+11.8%)
$1,173,000 + $510,000
$1,683,000
2022
$19,473 (+51.3%)
$1,150,000 + $500,000
$1,650,000
2021
$12,872 (+56.6%)
$1,020,000 + $433,500
$1,453,500
2020
$8,219 (+13.7%)
$575,000 + $275,000
$850,000
2019
$7,232 (−0.3%)
$133,882 + $178,509
$312,391
2018
$7,251 (+19.0%)
$131,257 + $175,009
$306,266
2017
$6,095 (+4.6%)
$126,161 + $168,214
$294,375
2016
$5,825 (+4.5%)
$126,161 + $168,214
$294,375
2015
$5,572 (+4.4%)
$123,687 + $164,916
$288,603
2014
$5,337 (−0.6%)
$119,443 + $159,258
$278,701
2013
$5,367 (+8.7%)
$119,443 + $159,258
$278,701
2012
$4,939 (+1.7%)
$118,904 + $158,539
$277,443
2011
$4,858 (+7.8%)
$116,573 + $155,431
$272,004
2010
$4,508 (+2.0%)
$114,288 + $152,384
$266,672
2009
$4,419 (+7.8%)
$113,434 + $151,246
$264,680
2008
$4,100
$113,704 + $151,606
$265,310
Tax history for 8 Forrest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,944 (+3.8%)
$1,220,380 + $530,600
$1,750,980
2024
$22,113 (+1.6%)
$1,196,460 + $520,200
$1,716,660
2023
$21,761 (+11.8%)
$1,173,000 + $510,000
$1,683,000
2022
$19,473 (+51.3%)
$1,150,000 + $500,000
$1,650,000
2021
$12,872 (+56.6%)
$1,020,000 + $433,500
$1,453,500
2020
$8,219 (+13.7%)
$575,000 + $275,000
$850,000
2019
$7,232 (−0.3%)
$133,882 + $178,509
$312,391
2018
$7,251 (+19.0%)
$131,257 + $175,009
$306,266
2017
$6,095 (+4.6%)
$126,161 + $168,214
$294,375
2016
$5,825 (+4.5%)
$126,161 + $168,214
$294,375
2015
$5,572 (+4.4%)
$123,687 + $164,916
$288,603
2014
$5,337 (−0.6%)
$119,443 + $159,258
$278,701
2013
$5,367 (+8.7%)
$119,443 + $159,258
$278,701
2012
$4,939 (+1.7%)
$118,904 + $158,539
$277,443
2011
$4,858 (+7.8%)
$116,573 + $155,431
$272,004
2010
$4,508 (+2.0%)
$114,288 + $152,384
$266,672
2009
$4,419 (+7.8%)
$113,434 + $151,246
$264,680
2008
$4,100
$113,704 + $151,606
$265,310
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,990 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
978
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
028-022-14
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
RM-3.5
Multiple-Family Residential District
The multi-family residential zones are intended to create and maintain medium and higher density residential neighborhoods that blend a range of housing types with a mix of unit sizes with a limited mix of neighborhood-scale commercial, office, and institutional uses. The City's goals include preservation of the existing stock of rental housing in these areas and provision of opportunities for development of new multi-family housing that increase the diversity of housing options within the City.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Feb 3, 2024 • Final
Encroachment online
Install a missing anchor for a utility connection.
Electrical
Gas
Jan 30, 2022 • Final
Encroachment online
Remove and replace the entire sewer lateral main line.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 978
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,990 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Marin County
APN: 028-022-14
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Old Mill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Mill Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Tamalpais High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 83° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.44M – $1.74M
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