630 West Blithedale Avenue

630 West Blithedale Avenue

Mill Valley, CA 94941

$7,600,000
Price
6
Beds
6
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
6,210 Sq. Ft.
$1,224 / Sq. Ft.
6,210
Sq. Ft.
$1,224
per Sq. Ft.

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Welcome to the 630 West Blithedale, a lush 12+ acre property enveloped in magical gardens. This calming water feature awaits as you descend the stone steps into the main garden, surrounded by heritage palm, redwood, and magnolia trees. Aerial view of estate: Main House bottom right, Guest House with pool and spa on Top and Studio Cottage above carport/storage on bottom left. (Spa virtually filled. Currently not in use.)
From the Guest House, you can see all the way to the downtown San Francisco skyline.
Sparkling lap pool off Guest House patio which is solar heated.
This serene babbling fountain is one of the best outdoor spots of the property.
Light floods into the kitchen from 2 generous skylights and has a lovely view to a garden wall. Ample counter space allows plenty of room to prepare and cook delicious meals. Outfitted with a built-in sub-zero refrigerator and a Wolf stove. Virtually staged.
Casual eating area off the kitchen filled with natural light. Virtually staged.
The main house boasts a generous level patio to step out and enjoy verdant views from every direction. Take your meals al fresco on the patio and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.
Main home offers incredible indoor-outdoor flow making this home great for entertaining. Dine al fresco with friends and experience the surrounding lush landscape. Virtually staged.
Spacious formal dining room. Sun room or additional mud room off door to right. Virtually staged.
The first bedroom is spacious and has a charming Bay window with garden views. Virtually staged.
The second bedroom has high ceilings and plenty of light from multiple windows. Substantial built-in storage unit along the back wall. This room is located on far wing of house, could function well as au-pair or in-law suite. Virtually staged.
Cozy office space attached to second bedroom with open views. Virtually staged. (current office also has existing built-in desk and storage). Virtually staged.
This first bathroom is shared between bedrooms one and two, which share their own wing of the home. Virtually staged.
Sizable third bedroom has access to wraparound deck and stunning views, sits on its own level and has its own bath. Virtually staged.
En-suite bathroom for the third bedroom and offers both tub and shower with amazing greenbelt views. Virtually staged.
Fourth and Primary Bedroom has direct access to wraparound deck. Virtually staged.
Fourth and primary bedroom has considerable office space which could also be used as lounging area. Virtually staged. (Current space has built in desk and storage).
Deck off third bedroom looking across to charming Studio above the carport/storage area and looking up to Guest House and pool/spa area.
Expand on your wine collection with a fully outfitted wine cave which is located in the lower level of the main house. Virtually staged.
Guests are greeted with a Zen and calming vibe to the guest house located at the top of the property.
A view of the custom spiral staircase from the entry level of the Guest House. Whimsical full bath to the left.
High ceilings give the Guest House living room a bright and airy feel. Extensive built-in entertainment unit adds warmth to the space. Large doors open onto deck with amazing views to downtown San Francisco. Virtually staged.
Nice flow with living area into entertaining and dining space. Powder room available right off living room. Virtually staged.
Inviting formal dining and entertaining area connects with living room and kitchen. Virtually staged.
Compact kitchen with everything your guests need. Wooden doors pull out to cover when not in use. Virtually staged.
Exquisite custom made spiral staircase gives you access to all three levels of the Guest House. Here is the view from the top floor, giving a feeling of an adult treehouse.
Beautiful built-in desk with curved edges gives this Guest House office an air of sophistication. Working from home has never been so beautiful. This would be a wonderful sleeping area. Virtually staged.
Imagine doing your morning laps with this view. Pool has been recently resurfaced.
The pool enjoys solar heat.
The Guest House has clean, modern lines with a rustic stone exterior.
This is a bridge from the upper floor of the main house to the guest house.
Spend weekends in the fairy-tale garden with wooden pergola and beautiful wire arbors throughout.
Meander through your multi-leveled and beautifully maintained gardens.
Numerous stone retaining walls add to this fairy-tale garden.
Hike to your living room in the woods for meditation or an adventure with friends. There is a swimming hole in the creek below which is part of this property.
Several water tanks are housed on the property. Owner gets water rights to 2000 gallons per day from the creek and then shares with the neighboring property (Ralston White Retreat). This water is used exclusively for landscaping.
Beautiful cathedral ceiling with sizable skylights, letting in abundant light. Well sized living area attached to petite kitchen with bar area with seating. Built-in Murphy bed to the left with built in storage surrounding it. Virtually staged.
Studio bathroom is spacious with ample storage and beautiful stained glass above shower. Virtually staged.
Deck off entrance to charming cottage studio which gets full sun exposure.
Welcome to the magical garden with a playful tree swing and lovely fountain beyond.
Enchanting waterfall below the water fountain.
Meander through your multi-leveled and beautifully maintained garden.
Beautiful carved out grass area surrounded by stone and greenery.
Large flat area between fountain and main house could be an additional building site or a fantastic place for a trampoline!
Come home to your magical Mill Valley property, with main house to the right, studio behind and abundant gardens to the left.
Driving past the gate and up your private road, you are surrounded by remarkable redwoods.
Welcome home to 630 West Blithedale, your enchanting retreat beneath the splendor of Mount Tamalpais.

Description

A rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of Mill Valley history, this 12+ acres of pristine verdant land is situated near downtown Mill Valley. Areas of the property are reminiscent of the early 1900's with meandering paths, original stone walls, a magical fountain with waterfall and flourishing landscaping replete with Redwood, Palm and Magnolia trees, some over 100 years old. This south facing property is enveloped by lush gardens with abundant fruit trees and has private water rights. Three...A rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of Mill Valley history, this 12+ acres of pristine verdant land is situated near downtown Mill Valley. Areas of the property are reminiscent of the early 1900's with meandering paths, original stone walls, a magical fountain with waterfall and flourishing landscaping replete with Redwood, Palm and Magnolia trees, some over 100 years old. This south facing property is enveloped by lush gardens with abundant fruit trees and has private water rights. Three separate buildings on site: a main residence with 4-BD and 4-BA, a guest house with downtown S. F. views and 1-BD, 1.5-BA, kitchenette, pool and spa, plus a charming studio cottage with a Murphy bed, kitchenette and bath. The property is comprised of 9 contiguous lots. The gated estate is 100% fenced and backs to trails accessible from a private gate. Special water rights from the creek off of Mt. Tam irrigates the entire landscaped area of the large parcel and also creates water storage for fire protection. An enchanting setting with the potential to create an amazing compound or retreat.
  1. Listed by Lei Ann Werner • DRE #00994572 • Brokerage DRE #02027353 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 630 West Blithedale Avenue

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Vintage
View Description
Lights, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Orchard, Panoramic, San Francisco
Cross Street
Ralston Avenue
Total Parking Spaces
8

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/23/2024 02:31 PM

Property Details for 630 West Blithedale Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #324011378
Days on Compass65
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / 3+ Houses on Lot
Year Built1952
Lot Size12.69 AC / 552,776 SF
CountyMarin County

Location

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Building Information for 630 West Blithedale Avenue

Stories3Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size12.69 AC / 552,776 SF

Payment Calculator

$43,462 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$41,476

Property Taxes

$1,986

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 630 West Blithedale Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Mill Valley
  • Area Short Display: A1400
  • Directions to Property: West on East Blithedale towards Mill Valley. East Blithedale turns into West Blithedale in town. Property is at the very end of West Blithedale. Take private driveway to the front gate.
  • Area Long Display: Mill Valley
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 027-011-10
School Information
  • School District (County): Marin
Parking
  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Side-by-Side
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 6210.0
  • Square Footage Source: Graphic Artist
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 552776.0
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Garden, Greenbelt, Private, Secluded, Shape Irregular, Stream Seasonal
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: No
  • Picture Count: 47
  • 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; 2024 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved.<BR>Copyright</A> &copy;2024 <A name="trans">Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.</A><BR>U.S. Patent 6,910,045
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stucco
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Private, Water Public, Storage Tanks
  • Utilities: Internet Available, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 3
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Entry Gate, Uncovered Courtyard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Solar Heat
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 7.0
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Skylight Tube, Skylight(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Inside Area, Inside Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 11
  • Room Type: In Law Apartment, Primary Bedroom, Office, Wine Cellar
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 1
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Description: Guest House
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: No
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: Detached
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 630 West Blithedale Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 630 West Blithedale Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$626,721Additions$1,097,472Total$1,724,193
Tax Record2023$23,826 ($1,986 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,416 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,416 SqFtLot Size76,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1965CountyMARINAPN027-011-10Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 630 West Blithedale 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
Tamiscal High (Alternative) School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Old Mill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mill Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tamalpais High School
Public9 to 12

Tamiscal High (Alternative) School
Public9 to 12

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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More information about 630 West Blithedale Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

630 West Blithedale Avenue is a single family home for sale in Mill Valley, CA 94941. This property was listed for sale on February 23, 2024 by Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $7,600,000. It has been on the market for a total of 65 days and was last sold on December 4, 1995. This listing's school districts are Tamalpais Union High School District, Mill Valley Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Old Mill Elementary School, Mill Valley Middle School and Tamalpais High School. 630 West Blithedale Avenue is a 6-bed, 6.5-bath, 6,210 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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