56 De Silva Island Drive, Mill Valley
Offered at $2,500,000
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 2,422± Sq Ft
De Silva Island's Largest Floor Plan, Rarely Available
A stone turret and fountain mark the entry to 56 De Silva Island, opening through a private gate to a formal foyer and curved staircase — the kind of arrival that sets the tone for everything that follows. This is the largest floor plan on the island, set on an end lot with water views carrying through nearly every room.
The home lives across two full levels, with vaulted ceilings, bay windows, and hardwood plank floors running through the living and dining rooms, framed by custom bookcases. A rare second gathering space sits off the kitchen in the large separate family room, giving the home a genuine sense of separation between formal and everyday living — a layout that's hard to find on the island and even harder to come by twice.
The kitchen was built for people who actually cook and entertain, with granite counters, a center island, and a built-in desk for the everyday business of running a household. Step out to its own private deck and the view takes over: Strawberry Point, the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, and the San Francisco skyline past the Bay Bridge, best enjoyed with something on the grill and a glass of wine in hand.
Two fireplaces and two private decks give the home multiple places to settle in, whether that's a quiet morning coffee or an evening watching the lights come up across the water. A two-car garage rounds out the practical side of the home.
The setting is what makes De Silva Island as coveted as it is. One of Marin's most private waterfront communities, the island offers wetland gardens, bayfront trails, and its own resort-style amenities, all just minutes from Strawberry Village and a straight shot onto Highway 101 at the Seminary exit. It's close enough to San Francisco to make the commute painless, and private enough that most days you'll forget the city is even there. This is the home on the island that buyers wait years for — and rarely get the chance at.
Amenities
The Home
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
2,422± sq ft (per tax records)
Built in 2001
Largest floor plan on De Silva Island, rarely available
End location with water views throughout
Living across two full levels, connected by a curved staircase
Private gated entry with stone turret and fountain
Formal foyer
Vaulted ceilings
Bay windows
Hardwood plank floors throughout
Custom bookcases in the living and dining rooms
Large separate family room off the kitchen — a rare second gathering space
Two fireplaces
Two private decks
The Kitchen
Granite countertops
Center island
Built-in desk
Private deck off the kitchen, ideal for grilling
Views of Strawberry Point, the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, and the San Francisco skyline past the Bay Bridge
The Property
Attached two-car garage
Two private decks for indoor-outdoor living
The Location
Set within one of Marin's most private waterfront communities
Wetland gardens and bayfront trails
Resort-style community amenities
HOA includes community upkeep and amenities ($1,149/month)
Minutes from Strawberry Village
Easy access to Highway 101 via the Seminary exit for commuting to San Francisco
Zoned for top-rated Strawberry Point Elementary and Tamalpais High School
Living the Mill Valley Lifestyle
There is something special about life in Mill Valley. Redwood-lined trails, a walkable downtown, and a laid-back, outdoorsy energy create a sense of place that feels both grounded and a little magical. Spend your mornings on the bayfront trails just outside your door, your afternoons browsing downtown's shops and cafés or picking up groceries in Strawberry Village, and your evenings on the deck watching the light change over the Sausalito harbor and the San Francisco skyline. With Marin's natural beauty all around and the city a straight shot down 101, Mill Valley offers a lifestyle that effortlessly balances charm, community, and connection.
Explore the Mill Valley Guide for our edit of where to eat, shop, and get outside — plus local schools, community traditions, and the places that give Marin's cultural heart its unmistakable soul.
Buckeye Roadhouse
Tartine | Coming Soon to Strawberry Village
Book a tour
Reach out to your Realtor or contact the listing agent to schedule a private tour at The House—come explore the home, walk the grounds, and experience the home for yourself. We’d love to show you around.
