65 Ridge Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941, Mill Valley, 94941 - 3 bed, bath

65 Ridge Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 home-pic-0

65 Ridge Avenue

Mill Valley, CA 94941

ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
CONDITION: FAIR
3Beds
0Baths
2,189Sq Ft
60,801Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$2,000,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 65 Ridge Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 is currently available with a list price of $2,000,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Mill Valley Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Fair
TeardownExcellent

Property is moderate renovation needed.

Built in 1979, the property's interior, particularly the bathrooms, shows significant signs of being outdated with original or very old tile work, integrated sinks, and dated light fixtures. While the kitchen features newer white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, the dark granite countertops and backsplash are not current. The description explicitly states the home is 'ready for you to update it with the features and finishes that suit your lifestyle,' indicating a need for more than minor cosmetic changes, especially in the bathrooms. The overall structure appears well-maintained and functional, but the interior finishes are aged and require substantial modernization to meet contemporary standards.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • High Available Lot Utilization

    The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 60801, living area = 2189.

  • Great Schools

    Elementary School: Tamalpais Valley Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: Mill Valley Middle School (9/10).

  • Exceptional Panoramic Views

    The property boasts breathtaking panoramic views of Muir Woods, the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, Angel Island, the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and Mt. Tamalpais, offering a truly unique and captivating backdrop.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2189, other record living area = 2157.

  • Recently Sold Property

    The property was recently sold within the past year on 2025-12-01. The sold price is $2,000,000.00.

  • Current Home Requires Updates

    The existing 1979-built home is described as 'ready for you to update it with the features and finishes that suit your lifestyle,' indicating a need for significant renovation and modernization.

About 65 Ridge Avenue

Looking down on Muir Woods and out to the Pacific ocean, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers expansive views filled with the tangible flavor of the California coast. A grand sized living room opens onto view decks and the kitchen/dining area opens onto a gazebo terrace perfect for dining al-fresco. The San Francisco Bay, Angel Island, the Bay bridge and Alcatraz can be seen looking south, the broad Pacific ocean to the west and Mt. Tamalpais to the north. Deer and bobcats, owls and quail are your constant neighbors. You can choose to wander down the famed Dipsea Trail to Muir Woods or to take the Hogback and Fern Creek trails up to the top of the mountain and beyond. Mountain biking, which was invented in Marin, is another convenient option. The waves of Muir Beach and Stinson Beach are easily reached from here. This light filled home is ready for you to update it with the features and finishes that suit your lifestyle. For those looking for a more ambitious project, there are approved plans for a 3,382 sq. ft. home with a garage of 514 sq. ft. Its elegant design has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a pool, spa and solar system. Artist renderings of this new home can be seen after the existing home photos.​Interior photos of existing home are from 2021 when it was staged.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
60,801 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
-

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Mill Valley Unified Schools

Old Mill Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi

8/10

Park Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • 1.5 mi

9/10

Edna Maguire Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 2.3 mi

8/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds3.04.0
49%
Baths-3.0
1%
Square foot2,1892,190
50%
Lot Size60,8018,359
98%
Price$2.00M$2.10M
46%
Price per sq ft$914$1.0K
32%
Built year19791959
84%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market154172
33%

Pricing History

Sold

Dec 1, 2025

$2,000,000

Public Record

Listed for Sale

Oct 4, 2025

$2,000,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Oct 15, 2021

$3,000,000

Public Record

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