NOT LISTED FOR SALE

315 Ralston Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,974,000 - $3,777,438

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,795 Sq Ft
$917/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 14, 2024

Last sale price $3,200,000 $843 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,205 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Private Lot
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2024

This +/- 1 ac gated estate offers a unique blend of grandeur and intimacy. Originally built in 1941 with 5 BR, 3.5 BA and 3795 sf, it has been meticulously updated by the resident designer, who has elevated each space with bespoke materials, seamlessly blending personality and harmony. The heart of the home is the expansive LR, with a grand f/p. Multiple decks & large patios ideal for gatherings, extend from almost every room on the main level, making it an entertainer's dream home. The cozy library, surrounded by nature is perfect for focused work or relaxation. The sunlit kitchen has a butler's pantry, abundant storage & adjacent laundry room/mudroom. The kitchen opens to the adjoining DR and large family room. The luxurious primary suite is on its own level. Downstairs are 2 BR, a 2nd family room, artist studio, ample storage & separate entrance. The property's beautifully maintained grounds include a nature walk with winding paths leading to a private orchard, a rose garden a meditation area. With parking for 6 cars, ample room to turn around, and an expansive decking area, this home is ideal for hosting parties, holiday gatherings, or just a mid-week get-together with family and friends. Whether you seek privacy or serenity, this estate offers both in abundance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Brody

Compass License #DRE #00657511 Listed on: 10/14/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Mcculloch

Tracy McCulloch, Broker License #01360727

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 41,883 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Garden

Interior Spaces

  • 3,795 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Storage Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Dual Closets
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Parking

  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Auto Driveway Gate

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-031-06

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0.96 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Summit to Ralston.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9615
  • Stories: 3
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 3795.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Living Room, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Butlers Pantry, Pantry Cabinet, Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom 2+, Office, Possible Guest, Storage, Other
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Partial Bath(s)
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Outside Access, Walk-In Closet 2+

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Garden, Private, Secluded
  • View: Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 6.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room, Sink, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 027-031-06
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41883.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1941

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2026
Sold by
Stone Ryan and Stone Juliana W
Bought by
Stone Family Revocable Trust and Stone
Current Estimated Value
$3,479,360

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
Nov 13, 2024
Sold by
Labarbera Hallen-Berg Trust and Labarbera Vincent J
Bought by
Stone Ryan and Stone Juliana
Seller's Agent
Beth Brody
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Mcculloch
Tracy McCulloch, Broker
List Price
$3,599,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$399,000
-11.09%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
Original Mortgage
$2,400,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2019
Sold by
Labarbera Vincent La and Hallen Berg Christine
Bought by
Labarbara Vincent J and Hallen Berg Christine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Wolford Richard G and The Richard G Wolford Trust
Bought by
Labarbera Vincent La and Hallen Berg Christine Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2010
Sold by
Wolford Richard G
Bought by
Wolford Richard G and Richard G Wolford Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2003
Sold by
Kleinsmith Robert Paul
Bought by
Wolford Richard G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$937,500
Interest Rate
6.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2003
Sold by
Kleinsmith Robert Paul
Bought by
Perotti David E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$937,500
Interest Rate
6.15%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stone Family Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Stone Ryan $3,200,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Labarbara Vincent J -- None Available
Labarbera Vincent La $2,520,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Wolford Richard G -- Old Republic Title Company
Wolford Richard G $1,250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Perotti David E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stone Ryan $2,400,000
Previous Owner Labarbera Vincent La $1,050,000
Previous Owner Wolford Richard G $1,000,000
Previous Owner Wolford Richard G $417,000
Previous Owner Wolford Richard G $937,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2024 12/14/24 Sold $3,200,000 +1.6% $843 / Sq Ft
11/03/2024 11/03/24 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Price Changed $3,149,000 -12.5% $830 / Sq Ft
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $3,599,000 -- $948 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $40,497 $3,200,000 $1,925,000 $1,275,000
2024 $35,324 $2,701,918 $1,597,563 $1,104,355
2023 $34,121 $2,648,948 $1,566,243 $1,082,705
2022 $34,465 $2,597,010 $1,535,534 $1,061,476
2021 $35,619 $2,546,106 $1,505,436 $1,040,670
2020 $36,021 $2,520,000 $1,490,000 $1,030,000
2019 $30,285 $1,976,211 $1,168,443 $807,768
2018 $27,249 $1,937,471 $1,145,538 $791,933
2017 $25,501 $1,899,490 $1,123,083 $776,407
2016 $27,712 $1,862,256 $1,101,069 $761,187
2015 $24,535 $1,735,794 $1,084,536 $651,258
2014 $27,365 $1,701,799 $1,063,296 $638,503
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beth Brody

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Beth Brody

    Compass

    (408) 741-1111

    24 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Beth Brody
    Section Image

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Tracy Mcculloch

    Tracy McCulloch, Broker

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324082009

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 027-031-06

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

315 Ralston Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS) Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All Right Reserved.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.