$1,300,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2025

312 Shady Ln Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood
5 Beds
2 Baths
3,087 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$421 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of September 2025

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a magical piece of Mill Valley rock & roll history. Available for the 1st time in 76-yrs, this utterly charming vintage gem was the beloved home of one of the Bay Area's famed musical families, and was frequented by preeminent artists & industry titans. If walls could talk! Floating amongst majestic Redwood trees, this 5bd/2ba, 3,087 sqft home is a peaceful & private sanctuary on over .6 acres w/in a 5-min drive of The Plaza. The heart of the home is the huge living & dining room w/ cathedral ceilings, Redwood beams, & outlooks onto nature. Kitchen is directly adjacent and ready to restore or modernize. Big deck off main area basking in sunlight. Plenty of room to reconfigure or enjoy additional spaces for family time & artistic pursuits. The parcel backs up to County-owned open space w/ fun trails on your land leading directly up to the peak of Mount Tamalpais from your doorstep. At bottom of Shady, stairs scoot down to Blithedale for a flat 20-min stroll to town along a babbling creek thru Redwood forests. Tons of off-street parking. Do not miss your chance to breathe new life into this soulful home, or build your brand new masterpiece on this private estate-like parcel, to create a new legacy in the heart of Mill Valley!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Duffy

Vanguard Properties License #01952980 Listed on: 06/17/2025

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Duffy

Vanguard Properties License #01952980 Listed on: 06/17/2025

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end

Property Views

  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Redwood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,087 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 10 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-052-43

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: West on Blithedale, right on King, left on Eldgridge, right on Shady
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6019
  • Stories: 2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 3087.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Redwood Siding
  • Lot Features: Dead End
  • View: Forest, Mt Tamalpais

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 027-052-43
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26219.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1925

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2025
Closed on
Sep 23, 2025
Sold by
Cipollina Carlo
Bought by
Kowalevsky Brian S and Kowalevsky Laurie L
Seller's Agent
Daniel Duffy
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Duffy
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-13.28%
Views
171
Current Estimated Value
$1,715,528

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$415,528
Avg. Annual Appreciation
179.34%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2025
Closed on
Sep 16, 2025
Sold by
Cipollina Sarah
Bought by
Cipollina Carlo
Seller's Agent
Daniel Duffy
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Duffy
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-13.28%
Views
171

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Antonia Cipollina Living Trust and Jefferson Bart
Bought by
Cipollina Carlo
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,300,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Sold $1,300,000 +8.5% $421 / Sq Ft
09/14/2025 09/14/25 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $1,198,000 -11.2% $388 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $1,349,000 -10.0% $437 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $486 / 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 $18,320 $1,700,000 $1,100,000 $600,000
2024 $5,370 $150,223 $59,488 $90,735
2023 $5,468 $147,279 $58,322 $88,957
2022 $5,127 $144,392 $57,179 $87,213
2021 $4,881 $141,561 $56,058 $85,503
2020 $4,812 $140,108 $55,482 $84,626
2019 $4,474 $137,362 $54,395 $82,967
2018 $4,069 $134,670 $53,329 $81,341
2017 $4,133 $132,029 $52,283 $79,746
2016 $3,752 $129,440 $51,258 $78,182
2015 $3,605 $127,496 $50,488 $77,008
2014 $3,497 $125,000 $49,500 $75,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Daniel Duffy

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 686-6029

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Daniel Duffy
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325050740

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 027-052-43

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

312 Shady Ln, Mill Valley, CA

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