NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Ralston Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,333,000 - $6,961,712

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,339 Sq Ft
$831/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 12, 2019

Last sale price $2,485,000 $465 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,272/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Retreat

About This Home

As of November 2019

Worth the drive (8 min per Google from central Mill Valley at The Depot). Mill Valley without the congestion and mayhem! Located in the quiet smaller roads above Blithedale Park, this modern retreat offers privacy and lifestyle flexibility. 4 bedrooms (plus 2 bonus rooms, perfect for yoga, work outs, at home offices) and 3.5 baths. 2 stair lifts add ease of use for people who don't like stairs. Voluminous, light-filled rooms, most with deck access. Main expansive entertaining deck is at center of this home providing glorious indoor/outdoor living. A large finished bonus room (loft and retreat), generous storage throughout. Photos reflect staging in 2017; home not currently staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Coleman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01336715 Listed on: 09/03/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jana Stuchlikova

Compass License #01948561

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,109

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 1.18 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5,339 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range Hood
  • Kitchen Island
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-072-03

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,109

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: E. Blithedale, Throckmorton, Bernard, Lovell, Summit, Ralston.
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1799
  • Stories: 3
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Hood Over Range, BLTI, GSRG, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Skylight(s), Sunken
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 465.44
  • Square Footage: 5339
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Concrete Counter, Island, RMDL
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Storage
  • Lower Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Family Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Frame, Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Forest, Hills, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, PGEE, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Radiant, Solar Heating
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 027-072-03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 51396

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1993

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2019
Closed on
Nov 5, 2019
Sold by
Keller Jeffrey F
Bought by
Kumph Joseph and Mcqueen Cary Anne
Seller's Agent
Susan Coleman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jana Stuchlikova
Compass
List Price
$2,485,000
Sold Price
$2,485,000
Current Estimated Value
$4,436,678

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,951,678
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,491,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2017
Closed on
Nov 27, 2017
Sold by
Jansen Kjartan and Jansen Marlis Corling
Bought by
Keller Jeffrey F and Keller Sylvia Wahba
Seller's Agent
Lisa Smith
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member 999999
Non-member Office
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,450,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2009
Sold by
Jansen Marlis Corning and Jansen Kjartan
Bought by
Jansen Kjartan and Jansen Marlis Corning

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2006
Sold by
Jansen Marlis Corning and Jansen Kjartan
Bought by
Jansen Kjartan and Jansen Marlis Corning

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2004
Sold by
Geary Marilyn L
Bought by
Jansen Marlis Corning and Jansen Kjartan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2002
Sold by
Geary Marilyn L
Bought by
Geary Marilyn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2001
Sold by
Geary Marilyn L
Bought by
Geary Marilyn L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1999
Sold by
Geary Marilyn L
Bought by
Geary Gregg D and Geary Marilyn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kumph Joseph $2,485,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Keller Jeffrey F -- Fidelity National Title Co
Keller Jeffrey F $2,350,000 Old Republic Title Co
Jansen Kjartan -- Old Republic Title Company
Jansen Marlis Corning -- Old Republic Title Company
Jansen Kjartan -- None Available
Jansen Marlis Corning -- Old Republic Title Company
Geary Marilyn L -- California Land Title Co
Geary Marilyn L -- --
Geary Gregg D -- Old Republic Title Company
Geary Marilyn L -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kumph Joseph $341,845
Open Kumph Joseph $1,930,382
Closed Kumph Joseph $1,491,000
Previous Owner Keller Jeffrey F $400,000
Previous Owner Keller Jeffrey F $1,450,000
Previous Owner Jansen Marlis Corning $625,500
Previous Owner Jansen Marlis C $250,000
Previous Owner Sargeant Steven C $1,090,000
Previous Owner Jansen Marlis Corning $1,100,000
Previous Owner Geary Marilyn L $100,000
Previous Owner Geary Marilyn L $555,000
Previous Owner Geary Marilyn L $465,000
Previous Owner Geary Gregg D $30,000
Previous Owner Geary Gregg D $470,000
Closed Jansen Marlis Corning $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2019 11/12/19 Sold $2,485,000 0.0% $465 / Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 For Sale $2,485,000 +5.7% $465 / Sq Ft
12/04/2017 12/04/17 Sold $2,350,000 0.0% $440 / Sq Ft
11/29/2017 11/29/17 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2017 09/12/17 For Sale $2,350,000 -- $440 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $34,109 $2,715,483 $1,692,939 $1,022,544
2024 $34,109 $2,662,247 $1,659,750 $1,002,497
2023 $33,826 $2,610,054 $1,627,211 $982,843
2022 $32,338 $2,558,879 $1,595,306 $963,573
2021 $32,235 $2,508,723 $1,564,037 $944,686
2020 $31,219 $2,483,000 $1,548,000 $935,000
2019 $30,064 $2,397,000 $1,020,000 $1,377,000
2018 $29,393 $2,350,000 $1,000,000 $1,350,000
2017 $26,366 $2,068,632 $491,801 $1,576,831
2016 $25,030 $2,028,085 $482,161 $1,545,924
2015 $24,988 $1,997,632 $474,921 $1,522,711
2014 $23,879 $1,958,515 $465,621 $1,492,894
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Susan Coleman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 378-2350

    82 Total Sales

    Susan Coleman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jana Stuchlikova

    Compass

    (415) 385-1442

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Jana Stuchlikova
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  • J

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Jane Richmond

    Compass

    (415) 380-6100

    2 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Jane Richmond
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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lisa Smith

    Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

    (415) 328-9752

    13 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Lisa Smith
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Non-Member 999999

    Non-member Office

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21922979

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 027-072-03

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

280 Ralston Ave, Mill Valley, CA

This home is located at 280 Ralston Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 since 03 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $4,436,678, approximately $830 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 280 Ralston Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Mill Valley Middle School, Tamalpais High School, and Terra Marin School.

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