$2,305,000
SOLD FEB 25, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,085 Sq Ft
6,499 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,106 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mill Valley Middle School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of February 2025

Tucked into the sought-after neighborhood of Tam Valley, 518 Alta Way offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades, natural beauty, and effortless living. The home's recent updates include sleek quartz countertops, refinished hardwood floors, custom shutters, and updated fixtures, ensuring a fresh, contemporary feel throughout. Beyond aesthetics, the property is equipped with premium features such as a solar energy system with battery backup, smart home controls, air conditioning, and a reverse osmosis water purification system. The 6-person sauna is the perfect retreat for relaxation, while the landscaped yard provides an idyllic space for outdoor entertaining or quiet reflection. Located just minutes from Tam Junction, this home is ideally positioned for both adventure and convenience. Bike to nearby trailheads, enjoy shopping at Good Earth Natural Foods and other shops around Tam Junction, or take a short drive to downtown Mill Valley, Stinson Beach, or San Francisco. Whether you're looking for a tranquil escape or a launchpad for exploring the Bay Area, 518 Alta Way is the perfect place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyler Stewart

Heath Real Estate License #01901386

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyler Stewart

Heath Real Estate License #01901386

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,765

Year Built

  • Built in 2000 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,499 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,085 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry closet
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-014-30

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,765

Year Built

Built in 2000 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: From Shoreline Hwy (Hwy 1), turn onto Sunnybrook Lane, then right onto Alta Way.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1492
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Square Footage: 2085.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Quartz Counter
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Partial Bath(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet

Schools

  • School District: Marin

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 049-014-30
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6499.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2000

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Marin

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Sold $2,305,000 +15.5% $1,106 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $957 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $25,765 $1,825,264 $1,087,730 $737,534
2023 $26,301 $1,789,488 $1,066,410 $723,078
2022 $25,310 $1,754,400 $1,045,500 $708,900
2021 $19,224 $1,291,080 $668,160 $622,920
2020 $18,099 $1,277,843 $661,310 $616,533
2019 $16,887 $1,252,791 $648,344 $604,447
2018 $17,026 $1,228,231 $635,634 $592,597
2017 $15,912 $1,204,154 $623,174 $580,980
2016 $15,307 $1,180,548 $610,958 $569,590
2015 $15,950 $1,162,823 $601,784 $561,039
2014 $15,841 $1,140,053 $590,000 $550,053
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,844,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,372,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $625,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $104,102 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $145,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $665,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $425,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,305,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,720,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $925,000 California Land Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325004334

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 049-014-30