NOT LISTED FOR SALE

435 Ralston Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,255,000 - $10,062,864

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,995 Sq Ft
$1,111/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 11, 2021

Last sale price $13,500,000 $2,252 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $45,444/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Guest House
  • Solar Power System
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Pool House
  • 2-minute walk to Hoo Koo E Koo Loop Trail

About This Home

As of June 2021

Perched above Mill Valley, this secluded oasis is nestled into the serenity of nature on Mt. Tam & boasts sweeping views of the valley and SF skyline. Built in 1994, the home is terraced into the hillside allowing for incredible light and ever-changing vistas. The kitchen, family, and dining rooms face to the east to capture morning sun and open onto a large terrace, rolling meadow and pool with spa. The large living room has exposed wood beam ceiling, steel beam fireplace, and 2 terraces. The primary suite boasts stunning views of the Valley and SF and charming bath set among landscaping. The crown jewel of the home is a bright office floating above the property with jaw dropping outlooks. Four additional guest suites and a separate guest house offer privacy, peace, and views. The legacy estate spans approx 8 acres on 2 parcels with a private entrance and driveway leading to the rolling lawns, shimmering pool, and stunning main residence, all just steps from the best hiking in Marin.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Altree

Compass License #00962304 Listed on: 04/06/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lotte & Sarah Toftdahl Kowalczyk

Compass License #01744042

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 8.18 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Views of the Bay Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,995 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Front Gate

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Well
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • Built by William Turnbull and Bernardo Urquieta
  • 5-Story Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-031-38

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Exit 447 for CA-131/Tiburon Blvd toward E. Blithedale. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto CA-131 W/Tiburon Blvd. Continue onto E. Blithedale Ave. Turn left onto W Blithedale Ave. Turn right to stay on Ralston Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.1800
  • Stories: 5
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Hood Over Range, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Outside Access, Tub
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Granite, Wood, Other
  • Price Per Square Foot: 2251.88
  • Square Footage: 5995
  • Bathroom Features: Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Guest Quarters, Office, Storage
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Living Room
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wall Insulation, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private, Secluded
  • Roof: Slate
  • ExteriorFeatures: BBQ Built-In, Entry Gate, Fireplace
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Gas Heat, Pool Cover, Pool House
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City, City Lights, Mountains, Mt Tamalpais, San Francisco, Valley, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Fire Alarm, Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Generator, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Solar, See Remarks
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Inside Room, Laundry Closet

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 027-031-38
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 356321

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1994

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2007
Sold by
Legendre Bokara
Bought by
435 Ralston Avenue Llc
Current Estimated Value
$6,658,932

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,930,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,479,264
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$4,179,668

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2006
Sold by
Legendre Bokara
Bought by
Legendre Bokara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2004
Sold by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A
Bought by
Legendre Bokara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2003
Sold by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A
Bought by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,970,000
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2002
Sold by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A
Bought by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,985,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2000
Sold by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A A
Bought by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
7.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2000
Sold by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A
Bought by
Smith Martin W and Smith Emily A
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
435 Ralston Avenue Llc $6,550,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Legendre Bokara -- None Available
Legendre Bokara $5,900,000 Old Republic Title Company
Smith Martin W -- California Land Title Co
Smith Martin W -- California Land Title Co
Smith Martin W -- California Land Title Co
Smith Martin W -- California Land Title Co
Smith Martin W -- Fidelity National Title Co
Smith Martin William -- Fidelity National Title Co
Smith Martin W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open 435 Ralston Avenue Llc $3,930,000
Previous Owner Smith Martin W $2,970,000
Previous Owner Smith Martin W $1,985,000
Previous Owner Smith Martin William $2,000,000
Closed Smith Martin William $730,000
Closed Smith Martin W $725,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $13,500,000 0.0% $2,252 / Sq Ft
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2021 04/06/21 For Sale $13,500,000 -- $2,252 / 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 $127,906 $10,607,716 $4,762,648 $5,845,068
2024 $121,384 $10,399,760 $4,669,280 $5,730,480
2023 $119,907 $10,195,920 $4,577,760 $5,618,160
2022 $116,307 $9,996,000 $4,488,000 $5,508,000
2021 $77,297 $6,537,157 $2,912,232 $3,624,925
2020 $76,748 $6,470,142 $2,882,376 $3,587,766
2019 $75,126 $6,343,323 $2,825,880 $3,517,443
2018 $76,547 $6,218,982 $2,770,488 $3,448,494
2017 $73,417 $6,097,065 $2,716,176 $3,380,889
2016 $70,622 $5,952,521 $2,662,920 $3,289,601
2015 $67,499 $5,730,172 $2,622,936 $3,107,236
2014 $60,507 $5,142,753 $2,330,328 $2,812,425
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Altree

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Eric Altree

    Compass

    (415) 218-4047

    15 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Eric Altree
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321020629

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 027-031-38

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

435 Ralston Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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