NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Cottage Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,645,665 - $1,975,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft
$1,560/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2025

Last sale price $1,910,000 $1,608 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,945/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

Premium location for this sweet vintage cottage on one of the best lots in the heart of the sunny side of coveted Blithedale Canyon! With true southwestern exposure, you will be amazed at the all-day/all-year sun, providing a light and spacious living environment. Step through the gate and be enchanted by the meandering mature gardens, oak trees and sitting areas, with filtered views of glorious Mt Tam throughout the property. First time on the market in 52 years! This home has been lovingly preserved, with soaring cathedral ceilings in the living room and formal entry. A wall of windows in the main living areas open seamlessly to oversized front deck, allowing for gracious 3-season indoor/outdoor living. Surrounded by much more expensive homes, this parcel allows for significant upside for buyers looking to maximize their investment. Blithedale Canyon is the traditional entry point to Mt. Tamalpias, Marin Open space and the epic Mill Valley trail system, perfect for hikers and bikers! Just a few flat blocks to bustling downtown Mill Valley with its restaurants, shopping and live music. The perfect home base for your active Marin lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blaine Morris

Compass License #01395592 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Wickham

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02097534

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,299 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Ridge
  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,188 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room
  • Front Gate
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-022-08

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: East Blithedale through downtown Mill Valley to West Blithedale. R-Cottage, first house on the left.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1446
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Disposal, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1188.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter, Slab Counter
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler Front, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Private
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Entry Gate
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • View: Canyon, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mt Tamalpais, Ridge, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Mill Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 029-022-08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6299.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1930

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 4, 2025
Sold by
Carol Beck 2016 Trust and Beck Stephen M
Bought by
Eisler Amy Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Blaine Morris
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Scott Wickham
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$310,000
19.38%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$1,853,666

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$56,334
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2016
Sold by
Beck Carol
Bought by
Beck Carol

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2004
Sold by
Beck Carol
Bought by
Beck Carol
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
Eisler Amy Elizabeth $1,910,000 First American Title
Beck Carol -- None Available
Beck Carol -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Sold $1,910,000 +19.4% $1,608 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $1,347 / 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 $2,797 $157,528 $72,922 $84,606
2024 $2,797 $154,439 $71,492 $82,947
2023 $3,241 $151,411 $70,090 $81,321
2022 $3,335 $148,443 $68,716 $79,727
2021 $2,415 $145,533 $67,369 $78,164
2020 $3,156 $144,040 $66,678 $77,362
2019 $2,711 $141,217 $65,371 $75,846
2018 $4,893 $138,447 $64,089 $74,358
2017 $2,463 $135,734 $62,833 $72,901
2016 $2,122 $133,072 $61,601 $71,471
2015 $2,097 $131,074 $60,676 $70,398
2014 $1,890 $128,506 $59,487 $69,019
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Blaine Morris

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Blaine Morris

    Compass

    (415) 971-3232

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Blaine Morris
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Scott Wickham

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325024615

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 029-022-08

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

5 Cottage Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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