The Sellers have found another house and want to sell. Huge $475,000 reduction from initial list! With flexible fourth bedroom potential, this 1938 Middle Ridge home is sun-drenched and peaceful. Enjoy a bit of vintage vibe, excellent weather, world-class hiking trails, and top-tier schools, all with approximately 5 minute access via Summit Avenue to downtown Mill Valley. The level street-to-entry introduces an expansive, light-filled floor plan with hardwood floors and timeless character. At the heart of the home, generously scaled living spaces center around a fireplace and flow effortlessly onto an inviting deck. Versatile home office that easily serves as a fourth bedroom. The flexible lower level features a potential guest suite with its own private entry. Situated on a street-to-street quarter-acre lot, the property boasts a flat, grassy front lawn, two-car garage, and potential to customize.
Active
Price cut: $320K (6/17)
$1,975,000
500 Summit Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
3beds
2,860sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
10,646 Square Feet Lot
$1,956,100 Zestimate®
$691/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Timeless characterTwo-car garageSun-drenched and peacefulVintage vibeVersatile home officeLevel street-to-entryExpansive light-filled floor plan
- 39 days |
- 3,470 |
- 213 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bernard Link Group DRE #01349273 415-336-8676,
Compass 415-325-2559
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326043900
Originating MLS: Marin County
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Master Bathroom, Office, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Lower,Main
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Other Counter, Pantry Closet
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Simulated Wood, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Partial
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,860
- Total interior livable area: 2,860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Front Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest
Lot
- Size: 10,646 Square Feet
- Features: Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 02711303
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mill Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $691/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,381,589
- Annual tax amount: $19,664
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
Estimated market value
$1,956,100
$1.86M - $2.05M
$7,585/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $1,975,000-13.9%$691/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $2,295,000-6.3%$802/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+122.7%$857/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/6/2012 | Sold | $1,100,000$385/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2011 | Listing removed | $3,995$1/sqft |
Source: Tiburon Land Company Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2011 | Price change | $3,995-20%$1/sqft |
Source: Tiburon Land Company Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2011 | Listed for rent | $4,995$2/sqft |
Source: Tiburon Land Company Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,664 +0.5% | $1,381,589 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,564 +2.1% | $1,354,507 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,160 +4.2% | $1,327,953 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,385 -7.6% | $1,301,916 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,894 -0.5% | $1,276,396 +1% |
| 2020 | $19,995 +13.9% | $1,263,317 +2% |
| 2019 | $17,547 -0.5% | $1,238,556 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,640 +7.4% | $1,214,279 +2% |
| 2017 | $16,420 +3.7% | $1,190,475 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,841 +3.6% | $1,167,133 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,295 +4.4% | $1,149,610 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,655 | $1,127,093 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,122,000 +17.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $957,304 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $938,536 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $931,524 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $933,741 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $915,435 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $897,491 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $879,899 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $862,648 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $845,735 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $830,239 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $813,960 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $797,999 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Blithedale Canyon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Old Mill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Mill Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Tamalpais High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Mill Valley
Source: BAREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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