580 Ralston Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941, Mill Valley, 94941 - 4 bed, 3 bath
ACTIVE$2,295,000$2,504/sqft
Est. Value: $2,295,000
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FairlyEstimate
580 Ralston Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
4Beds
3Baths
2,504Sqft
9,348Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
The estimated value ($2,295,000) is $0 (0%) lower than the list price ($2,295,000). This property may be overpriced.
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
Great Schools: Elementary School: Tamalpais Valley Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: Mill Valley Middle School (9/10).
Top Cons:
Original Construction Year: While modernized, the home's original construction year of 1974 suggests that some underlying systems or structural elements may be older, potentially requiring future attention beyond cosmetic updates.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$2.29M vs avg $2.07M (+$227,500)57%
Size:2,504 sqft vs avg 2,080 sqft64%
Price/sqft:$917 vs avg $1.0K31%
More Insights
Built in 1974 (52 years old).
Condition: Despite being built in 1974, the property has undergone an extensive and recent modernization, as explicitly stated and visually confirmed by the images. The kitchen features new sage green cabinetry, pristine quartz countertops, and modern stainless steel appliances, including a double wall oven and gas cooktop. All bathrooms are spa-inspired with contemporary vanities, modern light fixtures (gold/brass and black), and stylish tiling, appearing virtually new. Solid maple hardwood floors are present throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, and the overall aesthetic is fresh, bright, and contemporary, indicating a high-quality renovation completed within the last 5 years.
Year Built
1974
Close
-
List price
$2.29M
Original List price
-
Price/Sqft
$917
HOA
$0
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
325082961
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View:
Deck
Spa
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About this home
Refreshed price! Tucked in the redwoods of Mill Valley, 580 Ralston is a well modernized four-bedroom home blending luxury and nature. Featuring solid maple hardwood floors, a bright open floor plan, skylights, and floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views, it offers seamless indoor-outdoor living. The chef's kitchen boasts quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances flowing into living and dining areas. The primary suite includes a spa-inspired bath, walk-in closet, and private balcony with built in hot tub. Additional bedrooms open to the outdoors with a three-tiered deck perfect for dining and entertaining. Finished in custom redwood siding, the home is minutes from downtown Mill Valley, Mt. Tam trails, and Blithedale Park, within the coveted Mill Valley School District.
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Terri Dawson
Listing Agent
Nearby schools
9/10
Park Elementary School
Public,•PK-5•0.4mi
8/10
Old Mill Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.1mi
8/10
Neil Cummins Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.0mi
8/10
Edna Maguire Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.1mi
8/10
Strawberry Point Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.3mi
9/10
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.7mi
7/10
Hall Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.1mi
9/10
Mill Valley Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.3mi
8/10
Tamalpais High School
Public,•9-12•2.7mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
06/21/00
Sold
$875,000
11/03/94
Sold
$800,000
06/09/11
Sold
$980,000
03/20/06
Sold
$1,200,000
Condition Rating
Excellent
Despite being built in 1974, the property has undergone an extensive and recent modernization, as explicitly stated and visually confirmed by the images. The kitchen features new sage green cabinetry, pristine quartz countertops, and modern stainless steel appliances, including a double wall oven and gas cooktop. All bathrooms are spa-inspired with contemporary vanities, modern light fixtures (gold/brass and black), and stylish tiling, appearing virtually new. Solid maple hardwood floors are present throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, and the overall aesthetic is fresh, bright, and contemporary, indicating a high-quality renovation completed within the last 5 years.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Great Schools: Elementary School: Tamalpais Valley Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: Mill Valley Middle School (9/10).
Modernized Luxury Finishes: The home is well modernized, featuring solid maple hardwood floors, a chef's kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a spa-inspired primary bath, blending luxury with contemporary living.
Exceptional Indoor-Outdoor Living: Seamless indoor-outdoor living is highlighted by floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views, a private balcony with a built-in hot tub off the primary suite, and a three-tiered deck perfect for dining and entertaining.
Prime Mill Valley Location: Tucked in the redwoods, the property offers a desirable location minutes from downtown Mill Valley, Mt. Tam trails, and Blithedale Park, within the coveted Mill Valley School District.
Bright & Open Floor Plan: The home boasts a bright, open floor plan with skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuring ample natural light and an airy atmosphere throughout.
Luxurious Primary Suite: The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spa-inspired bath, a spacious walk-in closet, and a private balcony complete with a built-in hot tub.
Cons
Original Construction Year: While modernized, the home's original construction year of 1974 suggests that some underlying systems or structural elements may be older, potentially requiring future attention beyond cosmetic updates.
High Exterior Maintenance: The custom redwood siding and extensive three-tiered deck, while aesthetically pleasing, will require consistent maintenance (e.g., staining, sealing) to preserve their condition, especially in a wooded environment.
Market Perception of 'Refreshed Price': The mention of a 'refreshed price' could indicate that the property has been on the market for a period or was initially overpriced, potentially leading buyers to question its market value or appeal.