17 Alta Vista Avenue, Mill Valley
Sold for $3,217,000
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2,379± Sq Ft | 0.18± Acre Lot
Represented by Susannah Searson
A 1930 Shingled Home on a Sunny, Level Mill Valley Lot
17 Alta Vista Avenue is a shingled Mill Valley home on a sunny, level lot of about 8,000 square feet, with views of Mt. Tam and the surrounding hills. Originally built in 1930 and renovated in 1983, it is a three-bedroom, two-bath home of 2,379 square feet, a rare pairing of flat, usable land and mountain views in a town better known for its steep hillsides.
The formal living and dining rooms are finished in hardwood, and the kitchen has a gas range and a breakfast area. The primary suite is set apart for privacy, with a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closets and extra storage, and two more bedrooms share a bath on the main floor. A large bonus room on the main level offers space for a den, media room or studio, and a lower-level room works well as a home office.
The level lot is the property's quiet asset, with full sun for gardens and outdoor dining and Mt. Tam as the backdrop. A two-car garage keeps parking simple, and the 1930 shingled exterior gives the house the kind of early Mill Valley character that is hard to find on flat ground.
Downtown Mill Valley is a few minutes away, with the Depot, Lytton Square and the shops and restaurants along Throckmorton and Miller Avenues. Mill Valley Market, the redwoods of Old Mill Park and the Dipsea stairs are close by, the trails of Mt. Tam are a short drive up the hill, and Miller Avenue connects quickly to Tam Junction and Highway 101.
