170 Helens Lane, Mill Valley, CA 94941
OFF MARKET

170 Helens Lane
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Cascade Canyon
  • 2 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,278 sqft (on 0.53 acres)

$4,250,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $25,081/mo*
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$4,250,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $25,081/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,278 sqft
(on 0.53 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Rare opportunity to live in this ultra-charming, one-level, quintessential Mill Valley home in a magical, sunny, private, mostly flat half-acre lush garden setting. Originally three bedrooms, but presently configured for two bedrooms plus an office, this jewel has been meticulously updated and cared-for by the same owner for the past 46 years. At the center of the home, the living room exudes warmth, featuring an open-beam cathedral ceiling, a stone wood-burning fireplace & bucolic views of the yard & Blithedale Ridge. It adjoins the formal dining room w/multiple French doors opening to the front trellised patio & magnificently verdant grounds, and a rear Ipe deck w/custom wrought-iron railings & a built-in barbeque. Chef's kitchen w/ custom cabinetry, Viking appliances, stunning glass-embedded countertops & an intimate breakfast area. Family/media room w/built-in cabinetry. The primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat w/a generous walk-in closet, garden windows & sumptuous bath. Among the many additional features are a formal entry w/a custom-sculpted redwood door, hardwood floors, a separate mud-room'' entrance, a workshop, plenty of storage & a detached 2-car garage. Close to MV's Steps, Lanes & Paths to the Dipsea Trail, Old Mill Park & downtown Mill Valley's finest amenities.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 15, 2023
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 170 Helens Lane

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2278 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, PublicAppliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dual Fuel, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherLaundry: Laundry ClosetMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Outside, Living Room, Stone, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Canyon, Garden/Greenbelt, Ridge

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: FullExterior: Built-In Barbeque, Entry GateFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Side By Side,Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, WoodNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 02815606

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,395,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Seller Rent Back

Location

Direction & Address
City: Mill Valley
School Information
Elementary School District: Mill ValleyJr High / Middle School District: Mill ValleyHigh School District: Tamalpais Union

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2278 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Marin CountyNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.53 acres

Documents

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Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 323034878Listing Url
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Howard Wynn DRE #01211772
Vanguard Properties, (415) 758-6800
Bought with: Marin Home Team DRE #01387083, Compass, (415) 380-6100
Originating MLS: Marin County
Source: BAREIS, MLS#323034878

Price History for 170 Helens Lane

DatePriceEventSource
06/14/2023$4,100,000Sold
BAREIS #323034878
06/09/2023$3,395,000PendingBAREIS #323034878
05/30/2023$3,395,000Listed For SaleBAREIS #323034878
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$53,042
Assessment$4,265,640
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 170 Helens Lane

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
38 Helens Lane, Mill Valley, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$4,495,000
03/27/26
4
3.5
3,663
64 Edgewood Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,695,000
08/12/25
3
2
2,950
195 Edgewood Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,305,000
05/15/26
4
3
2,335
32 Edgewood Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$3,385,000
04/27/26
4
3
1,941
24 Madera Way, Mill Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,945,000
10/20/25
5
3
2,815
246 Molino Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$3,600,000
05/28/26
4
2.5
2,392
200 HAZEL Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$3,550,000
05/29/26
4
3.5
3,249
363 Marion Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,899,888
12/29/25
3
2.5
2,676

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Neighborhood Overview

Cascade Canyon
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What Locals Say about Cascade Canyon

At least 5 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 86 % Say there's wildlife

  • 83 % Say it's quiet

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 29 % Say there are community events

  • 20 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 14 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tylernewby
    "Although there aren’t many sidewalks in the neighborhood, there is easy access to trails, for and quiet low-traffic streets for dog walking."
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  • Jarion
    "Fall Arts Festival, Djangofest, Marin Theatre Company, Comedy Night, Mountain Play, marin Shakespeare Theater, Mill Valley Film Festival, Free comedy Night in the street, The Dipsea Run, Wine Festival, Winter Festival"
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  • Jarion
    "Mill Valley is Dog Town. The dog parks are the best in the world right along the bay. Shop owners have water for dogs; many have treats for them, too. We have thousands of dogs here!"
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  • Laekasfamily
    "it has outstanding access to trails and parks. the views from this part of Mill Valley are extraordinary. there are a nice mix of ling time neighbors and new neighbors. the weather here is particularly warm and sunny."
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  • Todd G.
    "The neighbors are friendly and the views are great. this neighborhood is positioned in the middle of the Dipsea, Cypress, and Old Pipeline Trails, so running, hiking, and biking is just out your front door. In the center of the neighborhood there's a large permanent designated Open Space Park Area that used to be the Old Mill Valley Reservoir that people, kids, and dogs walk and play in. Their are only 12 houses on the private road, so there's not a lot of traffic and it's quiet and peaceful. Once a year there's an annual neighborhood block party at the end of Edgewood Ave. "
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170 Helens Lane, Mill Valley, CA 94941 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,278 sqft single-family home built in 1948. 170 Helens Lane is located in Cascade Canyon, Mill Valley. This property is not currently available for sale. 170 Helens Lane was last sold on Jun 14, 2023 for $4,100,000 (21% higher than the asking price of $3,395,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 170 Helens Lane is $4,250,500.