$1,998,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $11,667/month

Total Views 6,440
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,514 Sq Ft
$1,320 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Great Room

About This Home

Welcome to 29 Portola Lane a thoughtfully renovated, mid-century modern retreat nestled in Mill Valley's sun-drenched Blithedale Canyon. Just minutes from downtown and steps from scenic hiking trails, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1-level home blends clean lines with natural beauty. The open-concept living and dining area is framed by expansive windows that invite in an abundance of natural light and offer seamless views of the lush, mature garden and private terrace. Designed for easy indoor-outdoor living, the home sits on a tranquil, landscaped lot. Additional features include a two-car carport and updated finishes throughout. A rare blend of style, comfort, and convenience in one of Mill Valley's most coveted enclaves.

Listing Agent

Payton Stiewe

Engel & Völkers San Francisco License #01342081 Listed on: 08/08/2025

Engel & Völkers San Francisco

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,381

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,514 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • No Garage

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-043-54

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,381

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Due to limited parking on-site, please park near 172 W Blithedale Avenue. From there, walk up La Paloma Lane and turn left onto Portola Lane. 29 Portola Lane will be on your left.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2179
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century
  • Property Faces: South
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Insulated Water Heater
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Square Footage: 1514.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Piped, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
  • Room Type: Great Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Closet, Outside Access

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete, Slab
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Landscape Back, Landscape Misc, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Flat

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Size Limited, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Electric, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Kitchen

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Middle/Junior School District: Mill Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 029-043-54
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9492.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Thermostat

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1949

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Mill Valley
  • School District (County): Marin

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $10,381 $808,660 $389,010 $419,650
2024 $10,381 $792,805 $381,383 $411,422
2023 $10,411 $777,260 $373,905 $403,355
2022 $10,221 $762,022 $366,575 $395,447
2021 $9,996 $747,081 $359,387 $387,694
2020 $10,776 $739,420 $355,702 $383,718
2019 $9,918 $724,924 $348,728 $376,196
2018 $10,146 $710,711 $341,891 $368,820
2017 $10,102 $696,775 $335,187 $361,588
2016 $9,857 $683,115 $328,616 $354,499
2015 $13,399 $672,856 $323,681 $349,175
2014 $8,975 $659,677 $317,341 $342,336
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $1,998,000 -- $1,320 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325071779

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 029-043-54