This owner built home was a continual source of delight for its' occupants, Sally & Joe, for nearly 60 years. It is imbued with love. They made the most of its' immediate proximity to nature, appreciating the wildlife, dining on the deck, enjoying the sun & shade. They loved to entertain, & hosted innumerable dinner parties. Their hope would be that someone is seeking a rare retreat such as this, and that it continues to be enjoyed into the future.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$880Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Anita Yaffe•DRE #01385913• Anita Yaffe, Broker
Blithedale Canyon, located between downtown Mill Valley and Mount Tamalpais State Park, is a wooded and hillside Mill Valley neighborhood with creekside trails and mid-century cabins. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the junction of Blithedale Avenue and West Blithedale Avenue, where cyclists, hikers, and café tables set a steady outdoor tempo. Homes range from shingled cottages to modern hillside builds tucked into redwoods and steep lanes. The Dipsea Steps and nearby trailheads shape daily routines with stair climbs and shaded walks. Community touchstones include the Mountain Home Inn, the Throckmorton Theatre, and the Mill Valley Public Library. The canyon geography keeps the soundscape to birds, bikes, and seasonal creek flow.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open beam ceiling
Partial basement
Cathedral/vaulted living room with view
Dining/Living combo and formal dining room
Storage
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom with balcony, closet and outside access
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with shower stall(s)
Kitchen
Built-in gas range
Disposal
Free-standing refrigerator
Breakfast area / breakfast room
Tile countertops
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Wood flooring
Other flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Uncovered deck
Shape irregular lot
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Three or more stories
Main level includes bedroom(s), dining room, kitchen and street entrance
Upper level includes bedroom(s), full bath(s) and living room
Parking
2 parking spaces
Deck parking feature
Construction
Shingle roof
Original condition
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Remove and replace the roof on a residential building with composition shingles. No resheeting is included.
Roofing
Jun 3, 2026 • Final
Residential plan check
Perform reinforcement of a residential car deck and complete a partial replacement.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mill Valley, CA • 94941
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Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 602 Ralston Ave
$1,484,456
$16K under list price of $1.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $2.0M.