Mill Valley Real Estate Report (September 2014 Home Sales Update) | Pacific Union
Mill Valley Real Estate Report (September 2014 Home Sales Update) | Pacific Union (click HERE for a video about Mill Valley). After a fairly slow Summer sales season, due in part to the natural lull in the selling cycle, the post Labor Day sales season seems equally uninspired. As for August sales, Mill Valley accounted for just 28 homes sold. This is low. These homes traded on average for $1.326 million and 2,062 sq. ft. (or about $643 per sq. ft.). Comparing these numbers to past market updates, one can see a dramatic rise in both sale prices and price per foot over the past year (although well off July 2014 figures). Buyer enthusiasm seems muted by the rapid rise in pricing from 2013 to 2014. Nonetheless, many properties in desirable locations and with reasonably calculated pricing continue to receive multiple offers with bid prices as much as 10% above asking price, coupled with short contingencies. This momentum extends beyond just the entry level homes and int the luxury segment over $2 million (although we only had 3 homes sell for over $2 million in August 2014, compared with 8 in June).
There are 61 single family homes currently active on the market in Mill Valley. The current absorption rate in Mill Valley is a low 2 months (6 months is considered “balanced”).
Below are the percentages of homes in escrow in each of Mill Valley’s major price bands:
■50% of homes priced under $800,000;
■38% of homes between $801,000 and $1 million;
■37% of homes between $1 million and $1.5 million;
■38% of homes between $1.5 million and $2 million;
■23% of homes between $2 million and up.
Of the 28 homes that sold in September 2014:
■7 homes were priced under $800,000;
■12 homes priced from $800,000 to $1.5 million; and
■9 homes priced from $1.5 million and up.
MLS Listings in Homestead Valley, Boyle Park, Middle Ridge and Strawberry 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.
