Could there be an estate 5 mins from downtown Mill Valley that felt like a luxury resort in Yosemite w/easy access, sensational views & rare privacy? Right where Summit meets Ralston in the coveted Middle Ridge awaits a majestic southeast-facing home on ~ 0.5 acre lot surrounded by pristine nature, zen oriental gardens & natural rock wall. Large pool, golfers' practice areas, gym, spa & hiking trails are at your fingertips. Cleverly oriented spaces towards dramatic far-reaching views. This peaceful sanctuary sits on a sprawling fully fenced-in street-to-street lot. Recently reimagined by the renowned Jessup Architects. Spacious, comfortable & versatile floor-plan, ideal indoor-outdoor living. Walls of glass, hardwood floors, stone fireplace & spectacular sunny decks. Remodeled kitchen w/stone countertops w/waterfall edge, a hip pass-through window w/a bar counter, and access to outdoors for alfresco dining/entertaining. A separate fully equipped ADU. A romantic primary suite w/vaulted ceilings, a large IPE rooftop deck w/views. Wine room. Two 2-car garages + guest parking. Radiant heat, 2 Tesla power walls & solar. Just above downtown & award-winning schools. A unique blend of outdoor adventure & a small-town charm. In the same family for 30+ precious years!
Sold for $3,950,000
$3,950,000
8 Ralston Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
5beds
3,840sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$4,776,600 Zestimate®
$1,029/sqft
$17,237 Estimated rent
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$4.11M - $5.59M
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Source: SFAR,MLS#: 324061091
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: []
Heating
- Solar, Baseboard, Central, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, View
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Covered
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Architecture Style: Craftsman, Attached, Balcony, Courtyard, Covered Courtyard, Deck, Detached, Double Pane Windows, Driveway, Flooring: Wood, Garden, Greenbelt, Heating system: Baseboard, Heating system: Central, Heating system: Radiant Floor, Heating system: Solar w/Backup, Heating: Solar, In-Law Floorplan, Jetted Tub, Landscape Front, Laundry Closet, Lot Features: Private, Landscape Front, Greenbelt, Garden, On Lot, Pet Park, Private, Screens, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Parking Space, View Type: Bay, View Type: Garden, View Type: Hills, View Type: Mountain(s), View Type: Mt Tamalpais, View Type: Panoramic, View Type: Ridge, View Type: Valley
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water View
Details
- Parcel number: 02714208
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Mill Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,029/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,828,073
- Annual tax amount: $47,534
- Date on market: 8/5/2024
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2025 | Sold | $3,950,000-14.1%$1,029/sqft |
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| 12/14/2024 | Listing removed | $15,000$4/sqft |
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| 11/14/2024 | Price change | $4,599,000-3.2%$1,198/sqft |
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| 9/3/2024 | Price change | $4,750,000-4.9%$1,237/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $15,000$4/sqft |
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| 5/19/2024 | Price change | $4,995,000-9.1%$1,301/sqft |
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| 3/24/2024 | Price change | $5,495,000-8.3%$1,431/sqft |
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| 1/30/2024 | Price change | $5,995,000-4.8%$1,561/sqft |
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| 10/13/2023 | Price change | $6,295,000-10%$1,639/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000+758.3%$1,822/sqft |
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| 11/17/1988 | Sold | $815,000$212/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,534 +116.7% | $1,828,073 +2% |
| 2024 | $21,938 +0.5% | $1,792,231 +2% |
| 2023 | $21,835 +3.1% | $1,757,093 +2% |
| 2022 | $21,175 -0.7% | $1,722,644 +2% |
| 2021 | $21,314 -6.8% | $1,688,869 +1% |
| 2020 | $22,878 +12.7% | $1,671,555 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,299 -3.9% | $1,638,783 +2% |
| 2018 | $21,117 +9.1% | $1,606,653 +2% |
| 2017 | $19,351 +6.1% | $1,575,151 +2% |
| 2016 | $18,233 -2.3% | $1,544,270 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $18,665 +23% | $1,521,081 +24.5% |
| 2014 | $15,171 | $1,221,673 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,216,159 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,192,319 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,168,942 +2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,145,210 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,147,936 +4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,100,922 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,079,341 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,058,184 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,037,438 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,017,099 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $998,462 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $978,885 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $959,691 |
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Neighborhood: Blithedale Canyon
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