NOT LISTED FOR SALE

188 W Blithedale Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,636,000 - $3,536,771

2 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$1,574/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 6, 2023

Last sale price $3,100,000 $1,550 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,035 / mo

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2023

Please come see this truely special home, located in one of Mill Valley's most coveted neighborhood's & street. Beautifully remodeled in a stunning contemporary style featuring high ceilings, an open floor plan that provides great flow thru-out the home, perfect for today's lifestyle. The main home features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a large living room and family room, open kitchen with granite counter-tops, and three fireplaces. A separate detached cottage adds to the lush garden setting, featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, and a full bathroom. An abundance of light floods the interior of both structures thru the extensive skylights and windows.The outside courtyard is soaked in sunlight and surrounded with beautiful,mature landscaping featuring a level lawn and speciman plants, fruit trees...all meticuously maintained. Experience the ultimate in Mill Valley living, soaking in sunshine and surrounded by nature. This property is not to be missed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenneth Praszker

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00985987 Listed on: 10/12/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Palmer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #DRE #01948536

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 6,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Updated or Remodeled
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Security System Leased

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Studio bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bidet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-043-47

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

6,900 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Take West Blithedale (begins in downtown) past Eldridge, home is on the right, no sign
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1584
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: Against Co. Policy
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary, See Remarks
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Bidet, Double Sinks, Granite, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tile, Tub, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo, Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1550.00
  • Square Footage: 2000.00
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Double Sinks
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: Other
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Island, Pantry Closet, Skylight(s), Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest, Studio
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Uncovered Patio
  • View: Mt Tamalpais, Woods, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Security Features: Security System Leased
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, DSL Available, Electric, Internet Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public, Water District
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 029-043-47
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6900.00

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Description: one room cottage
  • Second Unit Kitchen: No
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,147,193

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Praszker
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Palmer
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,200,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-3.12%
Views
91

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.61%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

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
7.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,500
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$3,100,000 First American Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- Accommodation
-- Lsi Title Agency Inc
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $2,000,000
Previous Owner $185,500
Previous Owner $227,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/06/2023 12/06/23 Sold $3,100,000 -3.1% $1,550 / Sq Ft
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2023 10/12/23 For Sale $3,200,000 -- $1,600 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

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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 $39,987 $3,162,000 $1,887,000 $1,275,000
2024 $38,565 $3,100,000 $1,850,000 $1,250,000
2023 $8,451 $442,199 $199,126 $243,073
2022 $8,495 $433,529 $195,222 $238,307
2021 $8,984 $425,028 $191,394 $233,634
2020 $11,670 $420,672 $189,432 $231,240
2019 $8,241 $412,425 $185,719 $226,706
2018 $8,670 $404,340 $182,078 $222,262
2017 $8,157 $396,413 $178,508 $217,905
2016 $6,895 $388,642 $175,009 $213,633
2015 $6,300 $382,804 $172,380 $210,424
2014 $5,081 $375,307 $169,004 $206,303
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kenneth Praszker

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Christine Palmer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 686-7687

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Christine Palmer
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323917945

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 029-043-47

California Marin County Mill Valley 94941 Blithedale Canyon

188 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA

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