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    $3,995,000

    453 Wellesley Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

    6beds
    3,200sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1962
    0.38 Acres Lot
    $3,896,000 Zestimate®
    $1,248/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fruit treesPutting greenBocce courtClean architectural linesStunning primary suiteSpacious guest bedroomWalls of glass
    Available for lease $15/mo July 1st. A rare, sun-drenched mid-century retreat set on a 16,600 sqft, double lot with sweeping views across Tam Valley and the surrounding GGNRA ridge lines where privacy, scale, and seamless indoor-outdoor living come together just minutes from the best of Mill Valley. Walls of glass and clean architectural lines invite the outdoors in, creating a warm, light-filled flow designed equally for everyday living and vibrant entertaining. At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed chef's kitchen with professional-grade Viking appliances opens seamlessly to generous living and dining spaces. The main level features a stunning primary suite with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views of Tam Valley and Muir Woods, along with a spa-inspired bath complete with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and sauna. A spacious guest bedroom, a refined modern bath, and a sunlit office or additional bedroom with private balcony complete the main level. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility, with a large family room opening directly to the gardens, three additional bedrooms, and two updated baths easily configured as a private guest or au pair suite all with their own entrance, ideal for multi-generational living, extended stays, or work-from-home independence. Set on expansive grounds with mature landscaping, fruit trees, bocce court, putting green, the property lives like a private retreat. Tucked away in a serene, natural setting, yet just moments from top-rated schools, Good Earth Market, Tam Junction's vibrant dining scene, and endless hiking and biking trails with San Francisco just minutes away this is a rare opportunity to live immersed in nature without sacrificing connection. Quintessential Mill Valley!
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    Listed by:

    Robert D Craig DRE #01258090 415-720-1053,

    Compass 415-805-2900

    Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326040492MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Marin County

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: Family Room, Office
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Balcony, Closet, Outside Access, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Lower,Main
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Double Vanity, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Radiant Heat, Sauna, Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube, Tile, Tub
      Bathroom
      • Features: Double Vanity, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Multiple Shower Heads, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
      • Level: Lower,Main
      Dining room
      • Features: Dining Bar, Formal Area
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Features: Deck Attached, View
      • Level: Lower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet, Quartz Counter
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Features: Deck Attached, Great Room, Open Beam Ceiling, View
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Central, Fireplace(s), Gas, MultiZone
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Chute, Ground Floor, Inside Room
      Features
      • Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Storage
      • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
      • Windows: Dual Pane Full, Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,200
      • Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), No Garage, Side By Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
      • Carport spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Doors, Parking
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Patio
      • Exterior features: Dog Run, Fire Pit, Uncovered Courtyard
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Private
      • Fencing: Fenced,Full
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Forest, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mountain(s), Mt Tamalpais, Panoramic, Ridge, Valley, Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 0.38 Acres
      • Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
      Details
      • Parcel number: 05004366
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mid-Century
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Tar/Gravel
      Condition
      • Year built: 1962

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, See Remarks
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public, Water District
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Other

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Mill Valley

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,248/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,631,580
      • Annual tax amount: $22,098
      • Date on market: 5/8/2026
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $3,896,000

        $3.70M - $4.09M

        $7,664/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/28/2026Listed for rent$15,000+30.4%$5/sqft
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        6/26/2026Price change$3,995,000-4.8%$1,248/sqft
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        5/22/2026Price change$4,195,000-6.7%$1,311/sqft
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        5/9/2026Listed for sale$4,495,000+136.6%$1,405/sqft
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        11/23/2025Listing removed$11,500$4/sqft
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        11/4/2025Listed for rent$11,500-3.8%$4/sqft
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        7/31/2024Listing removed--
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        7/13/2024Listed for rent$11,950$4/sqft
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        9/10/2021Sold$1,900,000-4.8%$594/sqft
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        8/26/2021Pending sale$1,995,000$623/sqft
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        8/12/2021Listed for sale$1,995,000$623/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$22,098 +3.7%$1,631,580 +2%
        2024$21,319 +1.8%$1,599,595 +2%
        2023$20,943 +10.7%$1,568,241 +2%
        2022$18,920 +6.3%$1,537,492 +588.4%
        2021$17,800 +312.4%$223,359 +1%
        2020$4,316 +9.3%$221,069 +2%
        2019$3,950 +7.7%$216,736 +2%
        2018$3,669 +5.6%$212,487 +2%
        2017$3,474 +7.1%$208,320 +2%
        2016$3,243 +3.1%$204,237 +1.5%
        2015$3,145 +3.7%$201,169 +2%
        2014$3,031 $197,228 +0.5%
        2013-- $196,339 +2%
        2012-- $192,490 +2%
        2011-- $188,716 +0.8%
        2010-- $187,306 -0.2%
        2009-- $187,752 +2%
        2008-- $184,071 +2%
        2007-- $180,462 +2%
        2006-- $176,925 +2%
        2005-- $173,455 +2%
        2004-- $170,055 +1.9%
        2003-- $166,938 +2%
        2002-- $163,666 +2%
        2001-- $160,458
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Tamalpais Valley

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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