The Overlook | A Gated Compound in Muir Beach

Apr 3

Tucked between the Pacific and the ridgelines of Mount Tamalpais, fewer than 160 homes share this stretch of California coastline. The combination of location, lot, views, walkability, and privacy that converges here is genuinely rare, and this is that opportunity.

Set on a gated three-quarter-acre corner lot, this cedar-shingled home sits elevated above the enclave with sweeping views that stretch from the summit of Mount Tam to the open ocean. A short walk to the beach and the coastal overlook, it is close enough to feel the proximity but set apart enough to feel like your own world. Mornings here start with light on the water. Evenings wind down around a fire pit with the kind of view that makes it easy to forget there's a city twenty minutes away. That balance, between coastal and easy, remote and connected, is exactly what draws people to Muir Beach and exactly what this property delivers.

The architecture earns its setting. Cedar shingles, dramatic angles, soaring glass, and a mix of concrete and wood floors give the home a character that feels genuinely grounded in its environment. The main house spans approximately 2,600 square feet with a natural rhythm between gathering and retreating, and views from virtually every room. The main living area rises through double-height ceilings with light pouring in from every direction, opening onto the landscape in a way that makes the outside feel like part of the room. The kitchen is open and well-appointed with a professional gas range, stone countertops, a walk-in pantry, and a layout that works as well for a quiet weeknight as it does for a house full of people. The dining room is generous and convivial, anchored by a long farm table, triple pendant lights overhead, and wide windows framing the hills.

Upstairs, a third living space with dramatic high ceilings connects to a new deck built specifically to lean into the views, and it delivers. The primary suite has its own sitting area and private deck access, a retreat within a retreat. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete the main house. Outside, the backyard is expansive, with multiple flat grass areas, a hot tub, and unobstructed ocean views that make it as livable as any room inside.

The detached one-bedroom cottage sits on its own private corner of the lot, positioned to truly feel like its own home. With Mount Tam views, a private yard, kitchenette, full bath, and living area, it offers real separation and privacy while functioning beautifully as a guest suite, creative studio, or income opportunity. A two-car garage rounds out the property.

Homes like this do not come available often, and when they do, they tend to move quickly among people who already know the magic of Muir Beach. If you have been waiting for the right moment to buy into one of the coast's most coveted enclaves, this is it.

Amenities

Muir Beach enclave, fewer than 160 homes, permanently protected within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Gated .65± acre corner lot
Approximately 2,600 sq ft of living space in the main house
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the main house
503± Sq Ft (unpermitted) 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and kitchenette in the cottage
Sweeping views from Mount Tamalpais to the open ocean, visible from virtually every room
Cedar shingle exterior with dramatic architectural angles
Fleetwood sliding doors connecting interior living to the outdoors
Soaring double-height ceilings in the main living area
Mix of concrete and hardwood floors throughout
Three distinct living areas across the main house
Professional gas range
Stone countertops
Walk-in pantry
Open kitchen and dining layout ideal for entertaining
Long farm table dining room with triple pendant lighting
Wide windows framing hill and ocean views
Third living space upstairs with dramatic high ceilings
New upper-level deck designed to maximize panoramic views
Primary suite with private sitting area and view deck
Two additional bedrooms
Expansive backyard with multiple flat grass areas
Hot tub with ocean views
Fire pit and gravel terrace
Detached 1-bedroom cottage with private yard, Mount Tam views, kitchenette, full bath, and living area
2-car garage plus parking for 5 to 6 additional cars

Location

Short walk to Muir Beach and the Muir Beach Overlook
Direct access to the California Coastal Trail, Dias Ridge Trail, and Coyote Ridge Trail from the neighborhood
Minutes from Muir Woods National Monument and Green Gulch Farm Zen Center
The Pelican Inn is your neighborhood pub, a beloved Tudor-style inn and restaurant at the base of the enclave, steps from the beach
Muir Beach Community Center, built by residents for residents, hosts yoga, the beloved annual Holiday Arts Fair, and community gatherings throughout the year
Mill Valley School District (K-8), Tamalpais High School for high school
5± minutes to Muir Woods National Monument
15± minutes to downtown Mill Valley
20± minutes to Stinson Beach
25± minutes to the Golden Gate Bridge
35± minutes to San Francisco

About the Climate

Muir Beach sits within the coastal microclimate zone, with cool, temperate summers, morning marine layer that typically burns off by midday, and mild winters with very little rain from June through September. Fall brings some of the warmest, clearest days of the year. Layers are your friend, and the Pacific breeze is part of the charm.

Living the Muir Beach Lifestyle

There's something rare about life at Muir Beach — where a single winding road connects cliffside homes, a crescent of sand, and a pub that feels like another century. It's one of Marin's smallest and most untouched coastal communities, where days follow tide charts instead of calendars and the Pacific sets the pace. You're steps from the Green Gulch Trail, shepherd's pie by the fire at the Pelican Inn, and a backyard that stretches across Dias Ridge and out to sea. Mill Valley is 15 minutes away when you need it.

Explore The Muir Beach Guide for our full edit of what makes this place unlike anywhere else in Marin.

Book a tour

Ready to experience this one-of-a-kind property in person? Reach out to schedule a private showing to explore the home, walk the grounds, and take in the views. We’d love to show you around.

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