Mill Valley Real Estate Report (January 2016) | Top Agent | Pacific Union

kylefrazierMarin Market Updates, Mill Valley Real Estate

Mill Valley Real Estate Report (January 2016 Home Sales Update) | Pacific Union (click HERE for a video about Mill Valley). For the unaquainted, Mill Valley (just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, across the bay from San Francisco) is widely considered one of the most desirable towns in the Bay Area. Affluent buyers from all walks of life live and thrive here. December 2015 was a very active month for home sales — there were 27 trades, which is nearly double the number of home sales recorded in December 2014 (there were just 15). The average sales price of approximately $1.895 million, was also a bit higher than 2014. In fact, virtually every metric used to assess the strength of a given market trended positive. The sold properties of December 2015 averaged 2,414 square feet at $787 per sq. ft. (in 2014, the average size and price per foot were 2,399 square feet and $726 per sq. ft.). As pricing increased significantly over the past couple of years, Mill Valley home buyers have not been deterred. Exceptional properties in desirable locations and with reasonably calculated pricing strategies continue to receive multiple offers with bid prices well above asking price (indeed, multiple offers are quite common on such homes), coupled with short contingencies. I expect that this will continue in 2016.

There are currently just 10 single family homes currently listed in Mill Valley. This incredibly low inventory reflects the time of year, but nonetheless renders a whisper thin absorption rate of about 11 days (6 months is considered “balanced”). Below are the percentages of homes in escrow in each of Mill Valley’s major price bands (note that due to increased prices, I have eliminated the “under $800,000″ price level in my analyses):

  • 43% of homes below $1 million;
  • 53% of homes between $1 million and $1.5 million;
  • 50% of homes between $1.5 million and $2 million;
  • 38% of homes between $2 million and up.

Of the 28 homes that sold in August 2015:

  • 20 homes were under $1.5 million;
  • 8 homes priced from $1.5 million and up.

MLS Listings in Homestead Valley, Boyle Park, Middle Ridge and Strawberry neighborhoods generated the most calls and showings this past month. If you would like me to run the exact numbers for your Mill Valley neighborhood or if you have any questions about Mill Valley schools or its many delightful communities, just give me a call at (415) 350-9440. My name is Kyle Frazier. I am a Top Agent, J.D., Broker, Realtor, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), with Christie’s Great Estates | Pacific Union International Real Estate. It is always my pleasure to be of service.