I love Mill Valley; it is really a beautiful place to live but the traffic has gotten out of hand; and now the state is making it worse by mandating even more housing in this little town. The one thing that has scared me the most however, is the fire danger. Combine the heavy traffic with the narrow winding streets and steep wooded canyons and you may be able to envision the nightmare of a wildfire burning up the slopes of Mt Tamalpais. The 1991 Oakland hills fire provides a preview, and it isn't pretty.
I met a high school teacher in the theatre department in San Rafael and said she has to be escorted around a performance with a security guard because the parents would attack her.............. people's expectations are more demanding in Marin, not easy going like you would think. Marin is the only place I've felt drowned in wealth like not having enough and all the horrible frustrating feelings of missing out and life sucks, but sure is pretty to look at!
I live in the Berkeley Hills. Beautiful views. Parks nearby. But you’re right about the hills. Walking back home will give you a workout. Nice flex. “I live in Pacific Heights”.
I am a real estate appraiser. Totally agree with all of your comments. That is what makes it difficult to appraise in that market. So many variables to take into consideration. Also, Ross is hands down the best neighborhood in Marin, if you can afford it, especially if you have school age kids.
Ross is like Beverly Hills, a rich neighborhood filled with mansions and famous people. It’s beautiful but if I had to pick an area in that part of Marin I would go for Fairfax or San Anselmo, towns that are more down to earth and full of that old funky Marin County character! Great schools, great hiking, great farmers markets and community gatherings.
Guess this guy would never live in a hilltown such as Sausalito, Monte Carlo, Aspen, or Taormina. Yeah, we need wide roads to make it easy to drive through neighborhoods--never mind the people who live there and prefer the "charm" that you don't get with wide roads (he probably complains about narrow roads in Montecito and Carmel too). Also, contrary to what this guys says Marin County restaurants have always been relatively so so with maybe 3 exceptions. Living in Marin is about getting away from public transit (covertly implying the people who use it), breathing cleaner air, and having more natural scenery to see and live amidst such as the ocean and the bay as well as the trees (or, as Cal Fire would say, "overabundance of tinder"). It's not about having level land and big yards and wide roads like most exurban sprawl that characterizes Phoenix and Las Vegas. How do I prevent RUclips from showing me this kinda stuff?
Yeah this is surreal, that someone MOVES OUT of a congested terrible roads and parking city to get away from the people and lockdown of all services.... Directly into a string of small towns that have ALWAYS HAD congested terrible roads, horrific neighborhood parking limits, more people/homes than the abundance of trees would imply, and locked down/nuked small businesses and services even harder than SF did. I mean, and he was a LAWYER??? I guess it holds true that those with specialized elite careers rarely have common sense or practical skills and logical thinking. 💁 Mind you, he's now trying to tell others to avoid the place- but is he really leaving Marin Co or just trying to stem the flood of City-abandoning expats?
OK edit: He never left the City but thinks he can sell real estate in Marin????? Dude The 101? Wtf is he from????? This is hilarious to hear him expound on- with the supposed flat large lots near lots of shopping etc areas... I drive all over there in all conditions to homes and businesses and even where he claims there are flat large lots THERE AREN'T . Strawberry is absurdly hard to drive and park in, and most lots are crushed together I give up.
Guess you don't want to sell to MV. People have lived there for over a hundred years. I did in the 60s. The road was very narrow windy. I'd be in town in 5 minutes. I know how it is today. It's not for everyone. Just the very rich that love the beautiful Town and area.
I love Mill Valley. Very nice people there. There is even a song about the town. I went to seminary there from 1994-1997 at Golden Gate Baptism Theological Seminary. Btw, I was driving a beat-up Chevy S-10 with a crack in the windshield. A cop pulled me over because I stuck out like a sore thumb. Obviously I couldn’t afford to live there, so what was I doing there? He questioned me for some time, then lectured me to replace my windshield and drove off in a huff. Lol. I still love the place, but still can’t afford to live there.
I find Mill Valley to be beyond woke. The people there seem really affected. Although I’m right next door it’s another world and completely different vibe.
😂 U mentioning suburbs, but want to be able to walk to great restaurants & shops, as if u in a city. That's the trade-off. Everyone gets more space, but that space adds distance to all the restaurants in a city. The houses near the stores are few and all that extra walking is due to 2 or 1 story homes next to each other, instead of on top of each other, like say a high building apartment. 😅
I could live in the Ross flats, Baltimore Park Larkspur, Woodland Rd in Kentfield, Forbes neighborhood in San Rafael and be within walking distance of what I want. And have more space in those places. I could be in the Belvedere lagoon and while lots aren’t larger they’re literally on the water (an ok tradeoff at least for me). People move to different places for different reasons.
I’m from England and I lived in MV for 15 years , before moving to Tiburon after a horrible divorce. I’m now considering moving to a floating home in Sausalito… I love Marin :) Couldn’t imagine living in San Francisco again, I lived there 20 years ago. SF crime is off the charts, education/indoctrination system is a joke and it’s in no-way safe for kids.
May I add a couple more things: people are stuck up and out of touch; children are spoiled, unruly, and entitled. I am an ex San Franciscan transplanted to Sonoma County.
I will always have a huge place in my heart for SF. ❤ There’s lots of community there if one chooses to participate, ppl mind their own business, Karen’s (it’s the truth. Sorry not sorry 😂) are shut down immediately since there are more important things to focus on than being on Nextdoor. I do appreciate the beauty, nature and calm of MV, how close it is to the 🌆 city and there are some really cool ppl, but I do miss the energy of SF. When I was in search of a home, it really helped to look at every property and neighborhood, in person, at night and on weekends to see if it was a good fit. It’s a lot of work but important.😊
Dude. Just go sell in Brentwood and San Ramon or something. You aren't even accurate about the lots and terrain conditions on the various places you prefer in Marin Co, and appear insanely oblivious to the actual environs. The comment about Kentfield vs Mill Valley lots is jaw droppingly off for example. Smdh
Mill Valley is safe. Kids and families walk to the center of town where there's a beloved grocery store, tons of restaurants, 3 coffee shops, outdoor eating, and more. There are public steps that take you down the hills and all through town. You mention Tam Valley neighborhood of MV as more ideal - but that's the "hood" relatively speaking. Sycamore park is a flat neighborhood, like the rest of America. We don't come here to live like we would in the midwest. Take a look at a map. We are living in and surround by nature, wildlife, serene views of the Pacific, the Muir Woods, and more. You've completely missed the appeal of living here, but thanks for the video and your point of view.
Appreciate this. Definitely a lot to love about MV (lots of videos showcasing the plusses in the description). And yeah I didn't mean to imply Tam Valley as the good part lol. It was meant to say it doesn't have some of the physical characteristics I don't like about other parts. Sycamore Park is flat, but it's narrow and the lots are small. I actually like Strawberry a lot even though it is not walkable to downtown. It's convenient to get to downtown MV, Downtown Tiburon, and SF.
I have plenty of other videos about great things in MV. Just my personal reasons why it’s not for me. Every area has pros and cons. Glad you like MV. Rich people live all over the world. Doesn’t mean you have to like living there. I wouldn’t move to NYC, for example. Doesn’t mean people can’t like nyc. Weird take.
You'll regret moving here..... talking to everyone. Hypocrite. 1000s love living there. Before they move there they'll see what your talking about and not move there if they don't like it. Just weird a realtor has a total biased view. How many houses have you sold in marin?
@@markpb4767 what's hypocritical? Doesn't sound like you disagree with anything i've said. You just want a more balanced approached. That's fair--i will put a few other videos i've done on MV in the description. And lol "bias" -- there's no hiding the video is my opinion. And if you can figure out how to direct videos and thumbnails to only certain people that share my opinion, let me know. I've done several transactions in Marin, including in MV--feel free to look it up it's all public record. My website has highlights from the past year. And of course thousands love living there, as I mentioned. And I understand why people do. Just like thousands of people love living in Texas, or New York, or Arkansas, or Montana, or Georgia, or Florida. Or in a 3 story house. Or in a mid-century modern house. Or on a farm. People have opinions and preferences, not every place is right for every person. Welcome to reality. People move to places from all over the world and sometimes only have a day or two to spend in a particular area, can't get a feel of day to day living in that short time.
I never heard of you until i saw, youll regret moving here. The bad things people dont tell you about MV. I know MV better than you do. I was curious. I'm a 64 yo man . I know reality. No place is for everyone. I never implied so. You post these videos as a job. To make money. If you don't want feedback then turn off comments. Dont tell me I dont know reality. Fix your click bait term if you want to be taken seriously.
weather sucks. too expensive. over rated..... hills are the least of the problem, paying 10k a month to have roof over your head is the problem... bay area sucks from north to south...
@austinklar The song was for kids, sung by kids. It was released about 1966. As far as I know, it's just called "Mill Valley". It was popular nationwide. I was living in Denver then and it was on the radio.
@@robertwalker2052 It was done by Rita Abrams... came out when I was in about 4th grade. A blast from the past! ruclips.net/video/w-YaWE0zu-c/видео.htmlsi=yTyZKseUBow40uZ-
Hills don’t bother me in and of themselves. I live in SF and love it. But hills combined with the narrow windy roads that aren’t walkable to any grocery stores or restaurants and that are surrounded by trees that make my house dark isn’t my thing.
Mill Valley’s been a hot market since the 1950s
Shout out to Strawberry. I lived there in the late 2010’s. I enjoyed it but I was also young and on drugs the whole time lol good times
lmao -- I just think it has the best name of any city. Who wouldn't enjoy living in a place called strawberry
it is like saying do not buy a motorcycle - you will be disappointed, it has only 2 wheels (and obviously you will notice it only when it is too late)
I love Mill Valley; it is really a beautiful place to live but the traffic has gotten out of hand; and now the state is making it worse by mandating even more housing in this little town. The one thing that has scared me the most however, is the fire danger. Combine the heavy traffic with the narrow winding streets and steep wooded canyons and you may be able to envision the nightmare of a wildfire burning up the slopes of Mt Tamalpais. The 1991 Oakland hills fire provides a preview, and it isn't pretty.
MV is gorgeous scenery for sure. Downtown is lovely. Fire risk is def real and insurance is getting out of hand
SMOG is down however Smug is ballooning.
I met a high school teacher in the theatre department in San Rafael and said she has to be escorted around a performance with a security guard because the parents would attack her.............. people's expectations are more demanding in Marin, not easy going like you would think. Marin is the only place I've felt drowned in wealth like not having enough and all the horrible frustrating feelings of missing out and life sucks, but sure is pretty to look at!
I love Marin for every reason you hate. My issue with Marin is the distance / access to airports
Distance to airports is tough. I don’t travel for work anymore but in my lawyer days it would have been brutal
I live in the Berkeley Hills. Beautiful views. Parks nearby. But you’re right about the hills. Walking back home will give you a workout. Nice flex. “I live in Pacific Heights”.
Berkeley Hills views are A+ 👌🏻.
Sausalito also hilly and narrow..
And now for a joke..
After having my Oxnards removed, I was able to order two Sausalitos.
I am a real estate appraiser. Totally agree with all of your comments. That is what makes it difficult to appraise in that market. So many variables to take into consideration. Also, Ross is hands down the best neighborhood in Marin, if you can afford it, especially if you have school age kids.
Ross is goals!!
Ross is like Beverly Hills, a rich neighborhood filled with mansions and famous people. It’s beautiful but if I had to pick an area in that part of Marin I would go for Fairfax or San Anselmo, towns that are more down to earth and full of that old funky Marin County character! Great schools, great hiking, great farmers markets and community gatherings.
@@ohemmehey561 I love SA (especially Seminary and Sleepy Hollow), and downtown Fairfax. Gestalt is yummy!
thanks for the info, well done.
Guess this guy would never live in a hilltown such as Sausalito, Monte Carlo, Aspen, or Taormina. Yeah, we need wide roads to make it easy to drive through neighborhoods--never mind the people who live there and prefer the "charm" that you don't get with wide roads (he probably complains about narrow roads in Montecito and Carmel too). Also, contrary to what this guys says Marin County restaurants have always been relatively so so with maybe 3 exceptions. Living in Marin is about getting away from public transit (covertly implying the people who use it), breathing cleaner air, and having more natural scenery to see and live amidst such as the ocean and the bay as well as the trees (or, as Cal Fire would say, "overabundance of tinder"). It's not about having level land and big yards and wide roads like most exurban sprawl that characterizes Phoenix and Las Vegas. How do I prevent RUclips from showing me this kinda stuff?
Yeah this is surreal, that someone MOVES OUT of a congested terrible roads and parking city to get away from the people and lockdown of all services....
Directly into a string of small towns that have ALWAYS HAD congested terrible roads, horrific neighborhood parking limits, more people/homes than the abundance of trees would imply, and locked down/nuked small businesses and services even harder than SF did.
I mean, and he was a LAWYER??? I guess it holds true that those with specialized elite careers rarely have common sense or practical skills and logical thinking. 💁
Mind you, he's now trying to tell others to avoid the place- but is he really leaving Marin Co or just trying to stem the flood of City-abandoning expats?
OK edit:
He never left the City but thinks he can sell real estate in Marin?????
Dude
The 101? Wtf is he from?????
This is hilarious to hear him expound on- with the supposed flat large lots near lots of shopping etc areas... I drive all over there in all conditions to homes and businesses and even where he claims there are flat large lots THERE AREN'T . Strawberry is absurdly hard to drive and park in, and most lots are crushed together
I give up.
Guess you don't want to sell to MV. People have lived there for over a hundred years. I did in the 60s. The road was very narrow windy. I'd be in town in 5 minutes. I know how it is today. It's not for everyone. Just the very rich that love the beautiful Town and area.
I love Mill Valley. Very nice people there. There is even a song about the town. I went to seminary there from 1994-1997 at Golden Gate Baptism Theological Seminary.
Btw, I was driving a beat-up Chevy S-10 with a crack in the windshield. A cop pulled me over because I stuck out like a sore thumb. Obviously I couldn’t afford to live there, so what was I doing there? He questioned me for some time, then lectured me to replace my windshield and drove off in a huff. Lol. I still love the place, but still can’t afford to live there.
The nice neighborhoods at the bottom of the hills do have a tendency to flood... every year.
Driving and parking in Mill Valley is awful. The streets are too narrow in many places.
Fire insurance may very well triple soon in MV. Crowded, contentious.
Insurance is a real pain
I find Mill Valley to be beyond woke. The people there seem really affected. Although I’m right next door it’s another world and completely different vibe.
Of all of the towns in Marin, Mill Valley is the one I like the least.
You'll LOVE it in like 20 years when you're older.
Haha guess we will see
@@austinklar I'll be stuck behind you yelling about how slow your driving. 😂
😂 U mentioning suburbs, but want to be able to walk to great restaurants & shops, as if u in a city.
That's the trade-off. Everyone gets more space, but that space adds distance to all the restaurants in a city. The houses near the stores are few and all that extra walking is due to 2 or 1 story homes next to each other, instead of on top of each other, like say a high building apartment. 😅
I could live in the Ross flats, Baltimore Park Larkspur, Woodland Rd in Kentfield, Forbes neighborhood in San Rafael and be within walking distance of what I want. And have more space in those places. I could be in the Belvedere lagoon and while lots aren’t larger they’re literally on the water (an ok tradeoff at least for me). People move to different places for different reasons.
I’m from England and I lived in MV for 15 years , before moving to Tiburon after a horrible divorce. I’m now considering moving to a floating home in Sausalito… I love Marin :)
Couldn’t imagine living in San Francisco again, I lived there 20 years ago. SF crime is off the charts, education/indoctrination system is a joke and it’s in no-way safe for kids.
A floating home in Sausalito sounds amazing! Love the character of the house boats
“if my mom can be a real estate agent, then literally anyone in the world can.” - cartman
May I add a couple more things: people are stuck up and out of touch; children are spoiled, unruly, and entitled. I am an ex San Franciscan transplanted to Sonoma County.
I will always have a huge place in my heart for SF. ❤ There’s lots of community there if one chooses to participate, ppl mind their own business, Karen’s (it’s the truth. Sorry not sorry 😂) are shut down immediately since there are more important things to focus on than being on Nextdoor.
I do appreciate the beauty, nature and calm of MV, how close it is to the 🌆 city and there are some really cool ppl, but I do miss the energy of SF.
When I was in search of a home, it really helped to look at every property and neighborhood, in person, at night and on weekends to see if it was a good fit. It’s a lot of work but important.😊
Excellent advice. I've seen many people move to a new area and are disappointed that the locals won't change for them.😂
Just got back from Sausalito// yeah I’ll pass
I’d rather purchase in Monterey
Monterey is gorgeous. Too far from a major downtown area imo. Carmel by the Sea is one of my favorites
@@austinklar
Sausalito is unlivable for my lifestyle unless I live and breathe chevron gas stations….
Dude.
Just go sell in Brentwood and San Ramon or something.
You aren't even accurate about the lots and terrain conditions on the various places you prefer in Marin Co, and appear insanely oblivious to the actual environs.
The comment about Kentfield vs Mill Valley lots is jaw droppingly off for example.
Smdh
Average lot size in Kentfield over the last two years sales is 30,396 sq ft. Average lot size in Mill Valley over the same period is 12,757 sq ft.
Fire
Fires are a risk too, depending on the neighborhood. True in other areas of Marin too obviously
Yeah because there are no BUMS ON THE STREETS, That is why they have fought having BART come across the bay!!
Mill Valley is safe. Kids and families walk to the center of town where there's a beloved grocery store, tons of restaurants, 3 coffee shops, outdoor eating, and more. There are public steps that take you down the hills and all through town. You mention Tam Valley neighborhood of MV as more ideal - but that's the "hood" relatively speaking. Sycamore park is a flat neighborhood, like the rest of America. We don't come here to live like we would in the midwest. Take a look at a map. We are living in and surround by nature, wildlife, serene views of the Pacific, the Muir Woods, and more. You've completely missed the appeal of living here, but thanks for the video and your point of view.
Appreciate this. Definitely a lot to love about MV (lots of videos showcasing the plusses in the description). And yeah I didn't mean to imply Tam Valley as the good part lol. It was meant to say it doesn't have some of the physical characteristics I don't like about other parts. Sycamore Park is flat, but it's narrow and the lots are small. I actually like Strawberry a lot even though it is not walkable to downtown. It's convenient to get to downtown MV, Downtown Tiburon, and SF.
Lol...did you just call tam valley the hood. Wow the entitlement of some of the people who move here. 😂
YOULL REGRET MOVING HERE, YOU SAY
why would some of the wealthiest people in the world live here?
You show none of the good.
Why live in Mill Valley when you can spend more and live in Ross? All the cool people do.
Uncoolest couple I EVER MET LIVE LARGE IN ROSS. Least fav people I ever met but im only 72. I was their lowly gardener treated like
pond scum.
No one cool lives in Marin
@@garyssimo I was being sarcastic...
@@jinniroe5002 sarcasm is my friend
Tiburon is my choice
Tiburon weather and views are amazing
@@austinklar Makes working from home a vacation!
@@Biotechman10 It means shark in Spanish.
@@robertwalker2052 I know I speak Spanish . 😆
I would not live in San Francisco
👍🏻 it’s not for everyone. Like any neighborhood or city.
So weird you dont say specifically what the great things are but the bad things in detail. Weird realtor. I grew up in marin and lived in mill Valley
I have plenty of other videos about great things in MV. Just my personal reasons why it’s not for me. Every area has pros and cons. Glad you like MV. Rich people live all over the world. Doesn’t mean you have to like living there. I wouldn’t move to NYC, for example. Doesn’t mean people can’t like nyc. Weird take.
You'll regret moving here..... talking to everyone. Hypocrite. 1000s love living there. Before they move there they'll see what your talking about and not move there if they don't like it. Just weird a realtor has a total biased view. How many houses have you sold in marin?
@@markpb4767 what's hypocritical? Doesn't sound like you disagree with anything i've said. You just want a more balanced approached. That's fair--i will put a few other videos i've done on MV in the description. And lol "bias" -- there's no hiding the video is my opinion. And if you can figure out how to direct videos and thumbnails to only certain people that share my opinion, let me know. I've done several transactions in Marin, including in MV--feel free to look it up it's all public record. My website has highlights from the past year. And of course thousands love living there, as I mentioned. And I understand why people do. Just like thousands of people love living in Texas, or New York, or Arkansas, or Montana, or Georgia, or Florida. Or in a 3 story house. Or in a mid-century modern house. Or on a farm. People have opinions and preferences, not every place is right for every person. Welcome to reality. People move to places from all over the world and sometimes only have a day or two to spend in a particular area, can't get a feel of day to day living in that short time.
Why do you bait using, you'll regret moving there? Why? For 1000s don't. You'll isn't some people, or you might. It's you'll. GET My point?
I never heard of you until i saw, youll regret moving here. The bad things people dont tell you about MV. I know MV better than you do. I was curious. I'm a 64 yo man . I know reality. No place is for everyone. I never implied so. You post these videos as a job. To make money. If you don't want feedback then turn off comments. Dont tell me I dont know reality. Fix your click bait term if you want to be taken seriously.
weather sucks. too expensive. over rated..... hills are the least of the problem, paying 10k a month to have roof over your head is the problem... bay area sucks from north to south...
cost of living is brutal indeed. But worth it.
Mill Valley was the subject of a popular song in the 1960's.
Which one? Don’t think I knew that
@austinklar The song was for kids, sung by kids. It was released about 1966. As far as I know, it's just called "Mill Valley". It was popular nationwide. I was living in Denver then and it was on the radio.
@@robertwalker2052 It was done by Rita Abrams... came out when I was in about 4th grade. A blast from the past! ruclips.net/video/w-YaWE0zu-c/видео.htmlsi=yTyZKseUBow40uZ-
This guy obviously doesn't like hills. Chacun à son goût.
Hills don’t bother me in and of themselves. I live in SF and love it. But hills combined with the narrow windy roads that aren’t walkable to any grocery stores or restaurants and that are surrounded by trees that make my house dark isn’t my thing.
SNOB CITY
Snotty homogeneous rich folks.
The Yuppie was invented in Mill Valley..
Horrible people there