550 Ralston Ave

Mill Valley, CA 94941

$1,600,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,320 Sq. Ft.
$690 / Sq. Ft.
2,320
Sq. Ft.
$690
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/6/22
Closed 5/6/22

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Howard Wynn • DRE #01211772 • Brokerage DRE #01486075 • Vanguard Properties

Property Details for 550 Ralston Avenue

Architectural Style
Vintage
View Description
Hills, Ridge, Woods
Cross Street
West Blithedale
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 05/17/2023 10:00 AM

Property Details for 550 Ralston Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #322016763
Days on Compass49
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,713 SF
CountyMarin County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Vanguard Properties, Howard Wynn, DRE #01211772

Sold By Vanguard Properties, Troy Luchessi, DRE #01322760

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Building Information for 550 Ralston Avenue

Stories2Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,713 SF

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Property Information for 550 Ralston Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Mill Valley
  • Area Short Display: A1400
  • Directions to Property: West Blithedale Ave. to the end; Left on Ralston Ave.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 027-022-21
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
School Information
  • School District (County): Marin
  • Elementary School District: Mill Valley
  • Middle or Junior School District: Mill Valley
  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
Parking
  • Parking Features: Covered, Side-by-Side
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
  • Square Footage: 2320.0
  • Square Footage Source: Graphic Artist
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11713.0
  • Lot Features: Private
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 39
  • Property Disclaimer: Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Any offer of compensation is made exclusively to Broker Participants of the MLS where the subject listing is filed.<BR> Copyright &copy; 2023 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved.<BR>Copyright</A> &copy;2023 <A name="trans">Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.</A><BR>U.S. Patent 6,910,045
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation: Concrete, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard, Gas, Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Laminate Counter
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cook Top, Hood Over Range
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Sun Room
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 550 Ralston Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2022

Sold

REBAREIS #322016763

$1,600,000—
May 6, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #322016763

$1,600,000—
Apr 29, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489522233

$1,600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2022

Sold

REBAREIS #322016763

$1,600,000
05/06/2022

Sold

RESFAR #322016763

$1,600,000
04/29/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489522233

$1,600,000

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

Public Records for 550 Ralston Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,114,260Additions$583,660Total$1,697,920
Tax Record2025$23,180 ($1,932 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size11,837 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1918Year Renovated1967CountyMARINAPN027-022-21

Schools near 550 Ralston Avenue

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 Vanguard Properties, Howard Wynn, DRE #01211772

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