Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,840 sqft$1,029/sqft
8 Ralston Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$1,029/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Could there be an estate 5 mins from downtown Mill Valley that felt like a luxury resort in Yosemite w/easy access, sensational views & rare privacy? Right where Summit meets Ralston in the coveted Middle Ridge awaits a majestic southeast-facing home on ~ 0.5 acre lot surrounded by pristine nature, zen oriental gardens & natural rock wall. Large pool, golfers' practice areas, gym, spa & hiking trails are at your fingertips. Cleverly oriented spaces towards dramatic far-reaching views. This peaceful...Could there be an estate 5 mins from downtown Mill Valley that felt like a luxury resort in Yosemite w/easy access, sensational views & rare privacy? Right where Summit meets Ralston in the coveted Middle Ridge awaits a majestic southeast-facing home on ~ 0.5 acre lot surrounded by pristine nature, zen oriental gardens & natural rock wall. Large pool, golfers' practice areas, gym, spa & hiking trails are at your fingertips. Cleverly oriented spaces towards dramatic far-reaching views. This peaceful sanctuary sits on a sprawling fully fenced-in street-to-street lot. Recently reimagined by the renowned Jessup Architects. Spacious, comfortable & versatile floor-plan, ideal indoor-outdoor living. Walls of glass, hardwood floors, stone fireplace & spectacular sunny decks. Remodeled kitchen w/stone countertops w/waterfall edge, a hip pass-through window w/a bar counter, and access to outdoors for alfresco dining/entertaining. A separate fully equipped ADU. A romantic primary suite w/vaulted ceilings, a large IPE rooftop deck w/views. Wine room. Two 2-car garages + guest parking. Radiant heat, 2 Tesla power walls & solar. Just above downtown & award-winning schools. A unique blend of outdoor adventure & a small-town charm. In the same family for 30+ precious years!

Listing Agents

  1. Victoria Clemons

    Victoria Clemons

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01972746

    P: (415) 827-6552

  2. Julia Bernardini

    Julia Bernardini

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01895525

    P: (415) 225-0468

    M: (415) 225-0468

Listing closed: 03/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: RESFAR, MLS#: 325020675

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,800,000

Avg days on market

63

Sale-to-list ratio

93.7%

Mill Valley, CA

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Square Feet
0.23
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Square Feet
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$2,837,000 | 388 Hillside Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Victoria Clemons, DRE #01972746; Compass, Julia Bernardini, DRE #01895525

Sold By Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Kara Warrin Paul Warrin, DRE #01882747; Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Paul Warrin, DRE #01364693

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Property Information for 8 Ralston Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Marin County
  • Directions to Property: W Blithedale to Old Mill to Summit to Ralston
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached, Detached, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • View Description: Bay, Garden, Hills, Ridge, Valley
  • Cross Street: Summit
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -122.5563424, 37.9130965
  • Latitude: 37.9130965
  • Longitude: -122.5563424
  • Area/District: Mill Valley
  • Zip Plus 4: 1024
  • Topography: Hillside,Ridge
  • Location Description: Mill Valley
Taxes and HOA
  • APN: 02714208
  • Association: No
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Tax Tract: 0.00
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 4
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 8.0
  • Parking: Driveway, Attached, Detached, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Graphic Artist
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Private
  • Building Area Source: Graphic Artist
  • Building Area Total: 3840.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 22651.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ADU/2nd Unit: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Elevation: 0
  • Videos Change Timestamp: 07-17-2025 12:00:46 PM
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: Irrigation Connected, Irrigation Available
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Green Features
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Fencing: Gated, Full, Gate
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Uncovered Deck
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Courtyard, Dog Run, Fire Pit
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Senior Community: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Solar w/Backup
  • Laundry Appliances: Laundry Closet
  • Spa Features: Private
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Outside
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
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 Room
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Room Family Room Level: Main
Kithcen
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: Attached
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 1
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Kitchen 0-5YR, Bed 11-15YR
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Standard Status: Closed
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease Type: Net
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parking Fee $: $.00

Property History for 8 Ralston Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2025

Sold

RESFAR #325020675

$3,950,000
Mar 10, 2025

Pending

RESFAR #325020675

Dec 15, 2024

Withdrawn

RESFAR #324069435

$4,599,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2025

Sold

RESFAR #325020675

$3,950,000
03/10/2025

Pending

RESFAR #325020675

12/15/2024

Withdrawn

RESFAR #324069435

$4,599,000

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

Public Records for 8 Ralston Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,422,500Additions$1,606,500Total$4,029,000
Tax Record2025$24,132 ($2,011 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,417 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,417 SqFtLot Size22,650 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1978CountyMARINAPN027-142-08

Schools near 8 Ralston Avenue

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

Mill Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tamalpais High School
Public9 to 12

Strawberry Point 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.

Mill Valley
Mill Valley
Adventures abound in this easy-to-commute Marin County hideaway. Nestled at the base of Mt. Tamalpais, which watches over the Pacific Ocean and the entire Bay Area, Mill Valley is a family-friendly paradise and a jumping-off point for mountain sports enthusiasts.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8 Ralston Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
$3,950,000
5
3,840
22,651
4
2.5
3,299
10,000
$4,760,000
6
4,364
21,601
$5,000,000
5
5,035
24,585
$2,500,000
4
4,285
59,350
$2,616,000
4
2,925
9,347

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Victoria Clemons, DRE #01972746; Compass, Julia Bernardini, DRE #01895525

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