Quick tour of Southern Marin homes 3/10/10…

I was touring today in Mill Valley. It’s always a treat because you never know what you’ll find or where that special gem is hidden. I previewed the following properties:

14 Albert Lane
21 Hilarita Ave
25 Presido Ave
34 Cornelia Ave
544 Ethel Ave
550 Ethel Ave
328 Montford Ave

My absolute favorite was 34 Cornelia Ave (see pics below). What an outstanding home. Built in 2003 and 2455 sq ft. All of 3-5 minutes walk to the Depot (town center). The loction was perfect. Meticulously maintained. The detailing throughout the home was simply fantastic. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, warp around porch, sauna, office, open living room - dining room - kitchen floor plan, hand crafted cherry hardwood floors. Beautiful and serene. History on this property: listed in 2007 for $2.395M, then $2.295M.  Currently listed for $2.095M.  I’d buy this home in a hot minute.

Next on the list ws 21 Hilarita Ave. What a darling house in the middle of Sycamore/Tamalpais Park border. Charming in fact. Its 2bd/1ba and has a sunroom in the entry. There’s an open living room - dining room. floor plan. Updated and managable kitchen. The bonus to this home is the lovely 1bd/1ba cottage in the back as well as a resident black and white chicken that roams the backyard. Perfect location, close to schools, parks and shops. Listed at $995K.

The over priced pick of the week was 544 Ethel Ave. The lot is great at 9,500 sq ft, all level and with fruit trees but the home would either need to be gutted or torn down. Old, outdated and needs a complete overhaul. Location is nice (a few blocks from the Whole Foods on Miller Ave) but priced at $849K this is not a great buy unless you are prepared to throw in a lot of money into the home or you can talk you way to a steal of a deal.