562 Alta Way, Mill Valley

Closed for $3,800,000
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,900± Sq Ft | 0.24± Acre Lot
Sold by Allie Fornesi

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Welcome to 562 Alta Way—where timeless architecture meets warmth, character, and a style that feels like home.

Built in 2003 and reimagined in 2022, this modern craftsman blends timeless architecture with a fresh design. With 5 beds and 3.5 baths spanning 3,900± square feet, the home feels warm, intentional, and beautifully tied to its setting. Designed in collaboration with architect Nick Polansky (of Fjord Sauna, Sausalito) and landscape designed with OR.CA Living—natural finishes, layered textures, and bold accents flow throughout to create a retreat that feels grounded, inviting, and full of character.

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Amenities

Main Residence

  • 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms

  • 3,900± square feet

  • 0.24± acre lot

  • Built in 2003, remodeled in 2022

  • Privately tucked at the end of a quiet, low-traffic street bordering open space

  • Architecture by Nick Polansky

  • Landscaping by OR.CA Living

  • Abundant natural light

  • Desirable microclimate

  • Two gas fireplaces with marble surrounds

  • Warm Oak floors + new wool carpets

  • Vaulted ceilings in living spaces

  • Designer lighting + fixtures throughout

  • Flexible floor plan

  • Generous bedrooms with high ceilings

  • Elfa organized closets

  • Primary suite with private patio and two large walk-in closets

  • Serene spa-like primary bath with double vanities, soaking tub, stall shower and water closet

  • Central heat and air conditioning for year-round comfort

  • App controlled irrigation and lighting system

  • Generator

  • Attached two-car garage with EV charger

  • Endless amounts of storage

  • Hot-tub ready

Kitchen + Dining

  • Kitchen designed to flow naturally with daily life

  • Clad in Calacatta Paonazzo marble with Italian plaster range hood

  • Custom white oak cabinetry by WorkHorse

  • Perrin & Rowe for deVol kitchen tap

  • deVol brass hardware and artisan raw brass sink

  • Pendant lighting by Audo Copenhagen and sconce by Allied Maker

  • Open shelving with under-cabinet lighting

  • Viking Professional 6-burner gas range with cooktop and dual oven

  • Subzero oversized refrigerator

  • Miele speed oven and paneled dishwasher

  • Italian plaster range hood

  • Calcatta Paonazzo marble

  • Built-in drawer inserts for cutlery, spices, and dishware

  • Outlets tucked inside drawers to reduce clutter

  • Integrated lighting for a cohesive, layered glow

  • Sandberg wallpaper + Farrow & Ball trim in dining room

  • Dining room designed for both weeknight dinners and long gatherings

Outdoors + Location

  • Terraced hillside with native, drought-tolerant plantings

  • Redwood deck and OR.CA clay brick pathways

  • Brass LED lighting creates soft evening ambiance

  • Raised garden beds with fresh herbs for cooking

  • Cement pad prepped for a hot tub

  • 0.24 acre private lot bordering open space


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 tasting menus, 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.

Tennessee Valley Trail

Hook Fish Co.


 
 
 
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