NOT LISTED FOR SALE

400 W Blithedale Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,534,542 - $1,856,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
$1,307/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2017

Last sale price $1,155,000 $891 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,469/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Private Lot
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of July 2017

Cool Bohemian Chic Mid-Century Modern home in amazing Blithedale Canyon. Treehouse setting close to town and all that makes Mill Valley the hip and desirable town that it is. Steps from miles of hiking, biking and more. Gorgeous Redwoods frame this sweet house on a large street-street lot. Meander the gardens and feel the spirit of the enchanting canyon. The home has been filled with love for the past 50 years. Make this special house your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hannah Tai

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01812794 Listed on: 06/13/2017

Corcoran Icon Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Hawk

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01905093

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,718

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 9,274 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-051-03

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,718

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: West on E. Blithedale to W. Blithedale.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2129
  • Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Hood Over Range, BLTI, CKTP, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Flooring: LVYN, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 891.20
  • Square Footage: 1296
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter, Skylight(s)
  • Room Type: Office, Storage, Sun Room
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Private, Other, CITY
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Patio, DECK, PATI
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Forest, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Valley, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side-by-Side
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 027-051-03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9274

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1946

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2017
Closed on
Jul 13, 2017
Sold by
Bowden Donald P and The Donald P Bowden Trusr
Bought by
Thakar Terius N
Seller's Agent
Hannah Tai
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gina Hawk
Golden Gate Sotheby's
List Price
$1,155,000
Sold Price
$1,155,000
Total Days on Market
30
Current Estimated Value
$1,694,386

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$539,386
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$466,784
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,298,410

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2015
Sold by
Bowden Donald P
Bought by
Bowden Donald P and Donald P Bowden Trust
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Thakar Terius N $1,155,000 First American Title Co
Bowden Donald P -- None Available
Bowden Donald P -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thakar Terius N $550,000
Previous Owner Bowden Donald P $938,250
Previous Owner Bowden Donald P $469,342
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2017 07/21/17 Sold $1,155,000 0.0% $891 / Sq Ft
07/13/2017 07/13/17 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2017 06/13/17 For Sale $1,155,000 -- $891 / 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
2024 $17,718 $1,288,402 $953,752 $334,650
2023 $17,422 $1,263,142 $935,053 $328,089
2022 $16,653 $1,238,379 $916,722 $321,657
2021 $16,242 $1,214,101 $898,750 $315,351
2020 $16,079 $1,201,662 $889,542 $312,120
2019 $15,705 $1,178,100 $872,100 $306,000
2018 $29,593 $1,155,000 $855,000 $300,000
2017 $4,542 $106,621 $50,158 $56,463
2016 $3,933 $104,532 $49,175 $55,357
2015 $1,527 $102,961 $48,436 $54,525
2014 -- $100,945 $47,488 $53,457
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Hannah Tai

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Hannah Tai

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (415) 706-9654

    22 Total Sales

    Hannah Tai
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  • Gina Hawk

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Gina Hawk

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 461-7200

    33 Total Sales

    Gina Hawk
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21713605

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 027-051-03

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

400 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA

This home is located at 400 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 since 13 June 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,694,386, approximately $1,307 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 400 W Blithedale Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Mill Valley Middle School, Tamalpais High School, and Marin Horizon School.

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