Buying a starter home in Marin County is all about compromise and 157 Homestead is a smart compromise. If you've been one of the hundreds of people shopping for an entry-level home in Mill Valley, you already know how rare it is to find this combo of home attributes: move-in ready condition, central location, and direct trail access all at a price of $1.25M. Tucked in a quiet pocket just minutes from 101, 157 Homestead Boulevard offers one of the best blends of relative value, lifestyle, and access available in Mill Valley at this price in the past 7 years. Projected rent is ~$6K/month, which imputes a selling price of ~$1.44M+. Updated two-bedroom/one-bath with fresh paint, newer finishes, and great light. Refinished floors, fresh interior and exterior paint, new kitchen appliances, and new tile and fixtures in the bathroom. Just five minutes to the freeway, around 15 minutes to San Francisco, and easily bikeable to Mount Tam, Miller, and downtown Mill Valley. Ideal for Tam High students and outdoor lovers, with direct access to the Marincello Trail and Marin Headlands no driving, no crowded parking lots. This is what a high-functioning Mill Valley starter home looks like. Hillside backyard perfect for your furry friends.