38 Helens Lane, Mill Valley

Mar 27

Sold | $4,495,000
4 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,663± Sq Ft | .33± Acre Lot
Represented by Susannah Searson

A Rare 1909 Craftsman on One of Mill Valley's Most Coveted Streets

Tucked on a sunny street-to-street lot just steps from the Mill Valley Steps, this rare 1909 Craftsman is the kind of home that earns its history. Four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and 3,663 square feet spread across three levels — designed for the way life actually unfolds, from quiet mornings to easy entertaining to guests who need their own space.

The bones are exceptional and they've been honored. Original Douglas Fir hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, classic wainscoting, and a brick fireplace still bearing the markings of the home's first owner. The chef's kitchen was done properly — custom cabinetry, premium appliances, exquisite finishes, and a seamless connection to award-winning landscaping outside. Nearly every window has something worth looking at: lush gardens, autumn maples, the yard, the slopes of Mt. Tam.

The primary suite is its own world — spacious, elegant, and genuinely restful. The lower level earns its place too: three generous bedrooms, one en-suite, one with a private entrance ideal for guests or an au pair, and a warm family and game room that invites people to stay awhile.

The infrastructure matches the craft. Owned solar with Tesla Powerwalls, whole-house AV, and ultra-efficient multi-zone HVAC. Top-rated schools, hiking trails, and downtown Mill Valley all within easy reach.

Soulful, story-rich, and built to last another century — this one doesn't come around often.

Living the Mill Valley Lifestyle

There’s something special about life in Mill Valley — the way mornings start with mist rolling off Mount Tam and end with dinner under the redwoods. From trailheads to coffee at The Depot, it’s a town that balances small-town charm with big character. You’re minutes from local favorites like Playa Mill Valley, Hook Fish Co., and Equator Coffees, plus endless hikes, coastal escapes, and a community that knows how to slow down and live well.

Explore the Mill Valley Guide for our edit of where to eat, shop, and get outside — plus local schools, hidden gems, and everything that makes this town feel like home.