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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA vs Mill Valley, CA

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- The median age of a home in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 13.7% older than the median age of a home in Mill Valley.
 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age73  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,814,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.157.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.4$11.0
 Homes Owned26.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented22.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,240$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,990  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,930$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,790  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,300$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$5,870  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99911.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock18.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99924.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock43.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20090.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.4%10.0%
 1940 to 194915.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock25.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Carmel-By-The-Sea    3 Reviews
Robert · Elkridge, MD
Home
Over 10 years ago

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Abhd · Carmel, CA
more shopping center than a town
Over 17 years ago

carmel has about 60 vacation homes and a dense cottage-y downtown. basically it is a tourist trap cental business district and a bunch of vacation rental homes. the  More

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Devon · Carmel by the Sea, CA
Liberals
Over 18 years ago

Liberals have run me out of town. The political is so overwhelming I am looking to relocate. However, if you are an aging hippie with a great deal of money you will be  More

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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews
Thomas · Chatham, NJ
Mill Valley Tiburon wonderful
Over 5 years ago

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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chris · Mill Valley, CA
Pristine and Costly
Over 16 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Robbin · Mill Valley, CA
California
Over 17 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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