NOT LISTED FOR SALE

550 Ralston Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,615,000 - $2,017,496

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,320 Sq Ft
$800/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2022

Last sale price $1,600,000 $690 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,468/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Private Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Hoo Koo E Koo Loop Trail

About This Home

As of May 2022

Rare opportunity to own a piece of iconic Mill Valley! Turn of the century brown shingle in a sunny, peaceful setting. Set in a clearing amidst the redwoods on a level and gently downsloping lot, the property enjoys bucolic views of Blithedale Ridge. Per the seller, whose family has owned the property since the 1960's, the house was built in 1909 on one of the first lots on Middle Ridge to be developed. Potential, potential, potential! Enjoy/improve the existing three bedroom, two bath home plus detached office (with ADU possibilities) or build your dream estate or getaway. Close to Old Railroad Grade and many of the most striking trails on Mount Tam. 1.7 miles to downtown Mill Valley and its many amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard Wynn

Vanguard Properties License #01211772 Listed on: 03/01/2022

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Troy Luchessi

Compass License #01322760

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Historic Home

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Ridge
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-022-21

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: West Blithedale Ave. to the end; Left on Ralston Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2689
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Vintage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cook Top, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 689.66
  • Square Footage: 2320.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Laminate Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Sun Room
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills, Ridge, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Baseboard, Gas, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Mill Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 027-022-21
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11713.00

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 1, 2022
Closed on
Apr 29, 2022
Sold by
Robinson Trust
Bought by
Wells Benjamin Glyde
Seller's Agent
Howard Wynn
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Troy Luchessi
Compass
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-10.86%
Current Estimated Value
$1,856,624

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,624
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.01%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,123,568
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$733,056

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2010
Sold by
Robinson Caroline M
Bought by
Robinson Caroline M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1994
Sold by
Robinson John K and Robinson Caroline M
Bought by
Robinson John K and Robinson Caroline M
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
Wells Benjamin Glyde $1,600,000 Old Republic Title
Robinson Caroline M -- None Available
Robinson John K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wells Benjamin Glyde $1,200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Sold $1,600,000 -10.9% $690 / Sq Ft
04/19/2022 04/19/22 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2022 03/01/22 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $774 / 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 $23,180 $1,697,920 $1,114,260 $583,660
2024 $22,459 $1,664,640 $1,092,420 $572,220
2023 $21,836 $1,632,000 $1,071,000 $561,000
2022 $19,246 $1,450,000 $950,000 $500,000
2021 $3,596 $149,550 $58,872 $90,678
2020 $3,698 $148,017 $58,269 $89,748
2019 $2,896 $145,116 $57,127 $87,989
2018 $2,932 $142,271 $56,007 $86,264
2017 $2,363 $139,482 $54,909 $84,573
2016 $2,270 $136,747 $53,832 $82,915
2015 $2,133 $134,694 $53,024 $81,670
2014 $2,078 $132,055 $51,985 $80,070
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Howard Wynn

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Howard Wynn

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 828-9966

    11 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Howard Wynn
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  • Troy Luchessi

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Troy Luchessi

    Compass

    (415) 758-6800

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Troy Luchessi
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322016763

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 027-022-21

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

550 Ralston Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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