38 Helens Ln

Mill Valley, CA 94941

$2,350,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,589 Sq. Ft.
$655 / Sq. Ft.
3,589
Sq. Ft.
$655
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 1/21/04
Closed 1/21/04
a view of a house with a tree
a view of a balcony with chairs
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a sink dishwasher a stove and a dining table with wooden floor
a room with wooden floor and view of living room
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a floor to ceiling window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of a house with a tree

Description

Rare, authentic turn-of-the-century Arts & Crafts style home, artfully renovated to its original grandeur and charm. Approx 3,600 sq. ft. of sunny living area with new gourmet kitchen, beautifully finished stone in kitchen and baths, and an entire children's floor with family room, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, on street-to-street lot with serene wooded surroundings and views of Mt. Tam. This is Mill Valley at its best.Rare, authentic turn-of-the-century Arts & Crafts style home, artfully renovated to its original grandeur and charm. Approx 3,600 sq. ft. of sunny living area with new gourmet kitchen, beautifully finished stone in kitchen and baths, and an entire children's floor with family room, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, on street-to-street lot with serene wooded surroundings and views of Mt. Tam. This is Mill Valley at its best.
  1. Listed by Bill Bullock Lydia Sarkissian • DRE #00837358 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 38 Helens Lane

Directions to Property
Molino, Stay On Molino, Left On Birch, Right On Helens.
Architectural Style
Traditional
View Description
Canyon, Forest, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Ridge, Valley, Woods
Cross Street
Birch
Total Parking Spaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 02/12/2008 10:11 AM

Property Details for 38 Helens Lane

StatusClosed
MLS #20323660
Days on Compass135
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1909
Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
CountyMarin County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Bill Bullock Lydia Sarkissian, DRE #00837358

Sold By Compass, Nan Allen, DRE #00823366; Pacific Union Res.Brkg -, Nancy Allen

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Building Information for 38 Helens Lane

Stories3Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,924 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,453

Property Taxes

$3,471

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Helens Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Mill Valley
  • Area Short Display: A1400
  • Zip Plus 4: 2723
  • Location Description: Mill Valley
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 028-164-12
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
School Information
  • School District: Tamalpais Un
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Misc, Private, Shape Irregular
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • TIC Agreement: Unknown
  • Picture Count: 10
  • Photos Provided By: Agent
  • Elevation: 0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, PG&E, Cable Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 3
  • Upper Level: Master Bedroom
  • Lower Level: Bath(s), Bedroom(s), Retreat
  • Main Level: Bath(s)
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self/Cont Clean Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: In Laundry Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bath Features: Granite, Jetted Tub, Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube, Tile, Tub, Tub w/Shower Over, Remodeled
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, Water Filter System
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other, Slate, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Library, Storage
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
Dining
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Room, Remodeled
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Rental
Rent Information
  • Available Date: 09-08-2003
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Current Rent: $.00

Property History for 38 Helens Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Withdrawn

REBAREIS #325075623

$4,995,000—
Sep 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #325075623

$4,995,000—
Jan 21, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127397160

$2,350,000

+16.3% / yr

Jan 21, 2004

Sold

RESFAR #20323660

$2,350,000—
Jan 21, 2004

Pending

RESFAR #20323660

—
Sep 8, 2003

Price Change

RESFAR #20323660

$2,685,000—
Sep 8, 2003

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20323660

$2,485,000—
Aug 15, 2003

Expired

RESFAR #20303745

—
Feb 15, 2003

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20303745

$3,385,000—
Apr 20, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #71881430

$1,550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Withdrawn

REBAREIS #325075623

$4,995,000
09/02/2025

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #325075623

$4,995,000
01/21/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127397160

$2,350,000

+16.3% / yr

01/21/2004

Sold

RESFAR #20323660

$2,350,000
01/21/2004

Pending

RESFAR #20323660

—
09/08/2003

Price Change

RESFAR #20323660

$2,685,000
09/08/2003

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20323660

$2,485,000
08/15/2003

Expired

RESFAR #20303745

—
02/15/2003

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20303745

$3,385,000
04/20/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #71881430

$1,550,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 38 Helens Lane

Taxable ValueLand$1,848,223Additions$1,524,194Total$3,372,417
Tax Record2025$41,647 ($3,471 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,589 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,589 SqFtLot Size14,310 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909Year Renovated1978CountyMARINAPN028-164-12Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 38 Helens Lane

This home is within Tamalpais Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Old Mill Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Mill Valley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Tamalpais High School
Public - 9 to 12
Park Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Old Mill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mill Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tamalpais High School
Public9 to 12

Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Bill Bullock Lydia Sarkissian, DRE #00837358

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