June 14, 2008

Mill Valley & Sausalito Community Living for Under $400K

Sausalito and Mill Valley are two of the pricier neighborhoods in Marin.  Single family home asking prices straddle the million dollar mark.  So, what to do if you want to be a homeowner in this vicinity?  One option is to consider condos or coops, where there are a few options for under $400K.  Be sure that a single family home in either of these locations will go for at least twice that.

 Sausalito:

4 Buckelew Dr - 1 bed, 1 bath - $170,000:  New listing for under $200K.  A top floor coop unit with 750 square feet, which seems reasonable considering there are often detached two bedroom cottages that hover around 1000 square feet.  The HOA dues pay for property taxes and cable. 

Undisclosed - 2 beds, 1 bath - $265,000:  On the market for a bit - 135 days.  Though the location is undisclosed, it’s probably in the same vicinity of the coop above.  Coop ownership too but this one looks a bit more updated.

Mill Valley:

384 Pine Hill Rd #1  - 1 bed, 1 bath - $315,000:  In the redone Pine Hill complex.  This is a TIC and looks to be the model unit.  End unit gives you some private outdoor space but at 545 square feet, it may be good for a single person.

530 Seaver Dr  - 1 bed, 1 bath - $399,000: Another Mill Valley one bedroom, this is a top floor condo unit.  Pluses include the in unit laundry and a community pool for the summer.