Sold380d on market
8 Ralston Ave
Mill Valley, CA, 94941 • Blithedale Canyon • Marin County
$3,950,000
$1029/sqft
5Beds
5Baths
3,840Sqft
1940Built
Property DNA
Water View Views
Water View
Craftsman Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
380 days on market
Established listing
$1,029/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
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!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$24,762/month
Principal & Interest$19,496
Property Tax$3,950
Insurance$1,317
Down payment20% ($790,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.27% rate · 30yr fixed · $3,160,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1940
HeatingSolar, Baseboard, Central, Radiant, Radiant Floor
CoolingNone
Parking8 Attached Garage spaces
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingleFamily
StyleCraftsman
Year built1940
Stories3
Systems
HeatingSolar, Baseboard, Central, Radiant, Radiant Floor
CoolingNone
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Driveway, Covered
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBlithedale Canyon
Annual tax$47,534
Parcel02714208
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths5
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
In-Law Floorplan
View
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating
Solar
Baseboard
Central
Radiant
Radiant Floor
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Unit
Laundry Closet
Exterior Features
Exterior
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
Parking
Attached
Driveway
Covered
Views
Water View
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market380
Est. value$4,727,000
Est. rent$17,237/mo
Tax rate1.13%
Price/sqft$1029
On marketAug 5, 2024
PostedAug 5, 2024
Last sold$3,950,000
MLS updatedDec 13, 2024
Tour days6
Views32
How are the schools in Mill Valley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Mill Valley, CA, 94941
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 24, 2025Sold$3,950,000$1,029Public Record
Dec 14, 2024Listing Removed$15,000$4SFAR
Nov 14, 2024Price Change$4,599,000$1,198SFAR
Sep 3, 2024Price Change$4,750,000$1,237SFAR
Aug 5, 2024Listed For Rent$15,000$4SFAR
May 19, 2024Price Change$4,995,000$1,301SFAR
Mar 24, 2024Price Change$5,495,000$1,431SFAR
Jan 30, 2024Price Change$5,995,000$1,561SFAR
Oct 13, 2023Price Change$6,295,000$1,639SFAR
Sep 5, 2023Listed For Sale$6,995,000$1,822SFAR
Nov 17, 1988Sold$815,000$212Agent Provided
Sold$3,950,000
Mar 24, 2025•$1,029/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$15,000
Dec 14, 2024•$4/sqft•SFAR
Price Change$4,599,000
Nov 14, 2024•$1,198/sqft•SFAR
Price Change$4,750,000
Sep 3, 2024•$1,237/sqft•SFAR
Listed For Rent$15,000
Aug 5, 2024•$4/sqft•SFAR
Price Change$4,995,000
May 19, 2024•$1,301/sqft•SFAR
Price Change$5,495,000
Mar 24, 2024•$1,431/sqft•SFAR
Price Change$5,995,000
Jan 30, 2024•$1,561/sqft•SFAR
Price Change$6,295,000
Oct 13, 2023•$1,639/sqft•SFAR
Listed For Sale$6,995,000
Sep 5, 2023•$1,822/sqft•SFAR
Sold$815,000
Nov 17, 1988•$212/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$47,534$1,828,073
Apr 9, 2024$21,938$1,792,231
Apr 9, 2023$21,835$1,757,093
Apr 9, 2022$21,175$1,722,644
Apr 9, 2021$21,314$1,688,869
Apr 9, 2020$22,878$1,671,555
Apr 9, 2019$20,299$1,638,783
Apr 9, 2018$21,117$1,606,653
Apr 9, 2017$19,351$1,575,151
Apr 9, 2016$18,233$1,544,270
Apr 9, 2015$18,665$1,521,081
Apr 9, 2014$15,171$1,221,673
Apr 9, 2013—$1,216,159
Apr 9, 2012—$1,192,319
Apr 9, 2011—$1,168,942
Apr 9, 2010—$1,145,210
Apr 9, 2009—$1,147,936
Apr 9, 2008—$1,100,922
Apr 9, 2007—$1,079,341
Apr 9, 2006—$1,058,184
Apr 9, 2005—$1,037,438
Apr 9, 2004—$1,017,099
Apr 9, 2003—$998,462
Apr 9, 2002—$978,885
Apr 9, 2001—$959,691
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Local context around this listing
Mill Valley, CA • Marin County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
94941949429496594970
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