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The views are extraordinary! Sweeping water vistas and dramatic hillside views take center stage in this recently updated Mill Valley home. Soaring open-beamed ceilings, abundant windows, and expansive wraparound decks create a spectacular sense of space, light, and connection to the outdoors. The living and dining rooms feature walls of glass that flood the interiors with natural light while capturing breathtaking scenery from multiple vantage points. The wraparound decks extend the living space outdoors, creating an exceptional setting for entertaining, dining al fresco, or simply enjoying the ever-changing views. Freshly painted and enhanced with new and refinished hardwood floors, new fixtures, and updated lighting throughout, the home feels fresh and inviting. The well-appointed kitchen features a large center island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and abundant cabinetry and storage, flowing seamlessly into the open-concept living and dining areas. The main level includes two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a convenient laundry closet, and a generously sized office with closet that could be converted to a third bedroom. Downstairs, a versatile space with its own entrance offers exciting possibilities as a large home office, creative studio, or flexible workspace. An attached one-car garage with epoxy flooring and extensive storage adds everyday convenience. An oversized lot further enhances the property's appeal, featuring a fenced yard with Mt. Tam views that serves as a blank canvas for the new owners to create their own outdoor oasis, garden, or entertaining space. The generous parcel also offers potential for future expansion, subject to applicable approvals and permitting. Enjoy the best of the Mill Valley lifestyle, with highly regarded local schools, an easy commute to San Francisco, and popular destinations just minutes away, including Good Earth Natural Foods, Equator Coffees, Hook Fish Co., and The Junction. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby hiking and biking trails, Muir Woods, and Muir Beach. With spectacular water and hillside views, dramatic light-filled interiors, expansive wraparound decks, flexible living spaces, and an oversized lot, this special property offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty, convenience, and relaxed lifestyle of Mill Valley, with room to make it your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
8,551 sq ftLot Size
$934Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joanne Madden•DRE #01380059• Coldwell Banker Realty
Almonte, located between Mill Valley and Muir Woods, is a wooded and creekside Tamalpais-Homestead Valley neighborhood with hillside cottages and redwood shade. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Shoreline Highway (CA-1) and Almonte Boulevard junction, where a small cluster of local storefronts and trail-bound foot traffic sets the daily rhythm. Mountain Home Inn and the Pelican Inn act as longtime gathering spots, while the Mountain Play Association’s outdoor stage on Mount Tamalpais anchors the area’s cultural calendar. Homes range from rustic cabins to mid-century residences tucked into steep lanes. Redwood groves, seasonal creeks, and foggy ridgelines shape the pace. Trailheads and bike routes thread directly into Mount Tam and the Marin Headlands.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open-beam ceiling
One wood-burning fireplace with a freestanding wood stove
Bonus room, office, and storage
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with tile and tub/shower combination
Additional bathroom with stone and tile finishes, shower stall, and multiple shower heads
Kitchen
Built-in electric oven, built-in refrigerator, dishwasher, gas cooktop, range hood, and ice maker
Granite counters, island, pantry cabinet, and kitchen/family room combination
Laundry & utility
Laundry closet with stacked washer and dryer included
Flooring
Stone, tile, and wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating and cooling
Wood stove
Exterior features
Uncovered deck and balcony
Partially fenced backyard
Front landscaping and low-maintenance landscaping
Home design
Two stories
East-facing
Updated and remodeled
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener and front-facing entry
Paved driveway
Guest parking available
3 parking spaces
Security
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Construction
Tar-and-gravel roof
Utilities
Public sewer
220-volt electrical service in kitchen
Cable and internet available
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 77° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mill Valley, CA • 94941
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Mill Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 490 Wellesley Ave
$1,662,092
$167K over list price of $1.50M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $2.1M.