453 Wellesley Ave, Mill Valley, CA

6 bd · 4 ba · 3,200 sqft Single Family listed at $4,495,000, built in 1962 in the Tamalpais Valley neighborhood.

About this home

A rare, sun-drenched mid-century retreat set on a 16,600 sqft, double lot with sweeping views across Tam Valley and the surrounding GGNRA ridge lines where privacy, scale, and seamless indoor-outdoor living come together just minutes from the best of Mill Valley. Walls of glass and clean architectural lines invite the outdoors in, creating a warm, light-filled flow designed equally for everyday living and vibrant entertaining. At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed chef's kitchen with professional-grade Viking appliances opens seamlessly to generous living and dining spaces. The main level features a stunning primary suite with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views of Tam Valley and Muir Woods, along with a spa-inspired bath complete with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and sauna. A spacious guest bedroom, a refined modern bath, and a sunlit office or additional bedroom with private balcony complete the main level. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility, with a large family room opening directly to the gardens, three additional bedrooms, and two updated baths easily configured as a private guest or au pair suite all with their own entrance, ideal for multi-generational living, extended stays, or work-from-home independence. Set on expansive grounds with mature landscaping, fruit trees, bocce court, putting green, the property lives like a private retreat. Tucked away in a serene, natural setting, yet just moments from top-rated schools, Good Earth Market, Tam Junction's vibrant dining scene, and endless hiking and biking trails with San Francisco just minutes away this is a rare opportunity to live immersed in nature without sacrificing connection. Quintessential Mill Valley!

What it's like to live here

Listed by

Robert Craig

Property details

Price: $4,495,000
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Interior: 3,200 sqft
Price / sqft: $1405
Year built: 1962
Lot size: 16,601 sqft
Type: Single Family
Days on market: 10
Est. property tax: $33,713/yr · $2,809/mo · 0.75% CA avg

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($899,000)

Interest rate6.75%

Principal & Interest$23,324

Property Tax$4,120

Insurance$150

Total$27,594/mo

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Location

This home is located in Mill Valley, CA, in the San Francisco area. Browse more Mill Valley listings on the Mill Valley market page or explore the full Mill Valley market report.

About Mill Valley: Mill Valley is a city in Marin County, California, United States, located about 14 miles (23 km) north of San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge and 52 miles (84 km) from Napa Valley. The population was 14,231 at the 2020 census. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 59°F with 288 dry days per year and 27.4 inches of annual rainfall.

Home Intelligence

Neighborhood (zip 94941)

Median age is 46.0; 38% hold a bachelor's degree; 67% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $206,580.

Median income: $206,580
Median age: 46.0
Owner-occupied: 67.4%
Bachelor's degree: 38.0%
Census median home value: $1,798,100

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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