178 Summit Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
OFF MARKET

178 Summit Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Blithedale Canyon
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

$2,170,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,925/mo*
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$2,170,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,925/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 sqft

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Description

Situated in the highly desirable "Middle Ridge" area (one of Mill Valley's most sought-after neighborhoods), just above town. 6-minute walk to downtown Mill Valley via Bernard or Alcatraz stairs. Close to Transit, Theatres, Shopping (downtown Mill Valley) & Hiking Paths on and up Mt. Tam. It has a stunning view of San Francisco and the Bay as well as Headlands and Ridgeline Views.

This 1934 Spanish-Style Residence retains Original Details alongside Quality Upgrades.

EXTERIOR:
You enter the private, gated front yard via a flagstone pathway leading you past an antique-stone basin-style fountain and though arches to the front French doors. The fountain is a popular bird/squirrel drinking and bathing spot (including hummingbirds).
The sunny city-view deck offers opportunities to garden and has natural-gas plumbed outside for a BBQ.

UPSTAIRS:
The Living Room and Gourmet Kitchen welcome you to sit by the fire, dine with friends or just unwind in it's comfortable setting.
Living Room has a Beamed Ceiling and a Stone Fireplace flanked by 2 pairs of French Doors which lead to a covered archway entry area. Another archway leads to the glass-roofed Sun Room.
There is a stunning view from the all-stainless Gourmet Kitchen.
Kitchen amenities include:
Thermador Professional Built-in Refrigerator
 Double-oven range
 Range-hood with shelf and heat lamps to keep your food warm
 Dishwasher
 Garbage disposal
 Ample matte-black solid-granite counter-space includes a 2-person seating area
Abundant cabinetry.
Breakfast Area next to kitchen opens to Deck through French Doors.
The glass-roofed Sun Room opens to the living room via an archway, and doors to the upstairs Bedroom.
Upstairs Bedroom has French doors leading to the Sun Room and a built-in closet area with doors and drawers
Upstairs Bath has a full-sized tub.

DOWNSTAIRS:
Large primary bedroom-suite has many windows, two closets and a Travertine-stone bathroom with a large glass-front Shower.
Next to the Laundry Room is a tiled office-nook with recessed shelving

SPECIFICS:
2 bedroom, 2 bath detached house
Square Feet: Approx. 1500
Available: December
Rent: $6000
Security Deposit: $9000
Term: Month to month (but looking for long-term renters. NOT interested in short-term).

Water and Trash included. All other utilities covered by tenant.
On-street parking only.
Will consider Cats or Dogs with good pet references & pet deposit ($300 per cat, $500 per dog).
No Smoking, No Drugs.
Good references & credit important.

Water and Trash included. All other utilities covered by tenant.
On-street parking only.
Lease Term: Month-to-month (but hoping to find someone who plans on staying for a long time).
Will consider pets with good references & pet deposit.
No Smoking, No Drugs.
Good references & credit important.

Application Procedure:
If you are interested in renting this house, please ask us for our application.
 Return your completed application with $100 cash "earnest money."* (See below for how this works.)
 We use an online credit check / criminal background check service. We will initiate the search, and that company will contact you for permission and payment ($40). We do not take money for the credit check.
 If the background and credit check are satisfactory, we will call your references and weigh our options.
 Once we've made a decision, we'll let you know!
*Earnest money is a refundable cash deposit that shows you are seriously interested. Upon receipt, we will begin the research (background checks) necessary to find out if you are a correct fit for the place. If you end up moving in, this money will go toward your move-in costs. If we choose to go with another applicant, the money will be refunded to you. The only way you will forfeit the deposit is if we offer you the place and you decide not to take it.

If you are interested, please reply to this ad with a little bit about yourself, your situation, and what you are looking for. It would be a good idea to include phone number as well.
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 January 04, 2025

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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 178 Summit Ave

Interior Features

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Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
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DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Price History for 178 Summit Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/04/2025$6,000ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/21/2024$6,000Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/01/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/18/2023$5,500PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
03/15/2023$5,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
11/05/2009$1,090,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/22/2009$1,090,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$18,029
Assessment$1,213,286
Home facts updated by county records

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Blithedale Canyon
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What Locals Say about Blithedale Canyon

At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 90 % Say there's wildlife

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 87 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 68 % Say there are community events

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 29 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • Alex V.
    "No sidewalks. Not a lot of flat lots. Not many parks outside of old Mill. Streets are windy and not well lit. "
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  • Gayle Delaney
    "Like most of my neighbors, I have lived in this sunny and magical home and town for many years (32) and am leaving only to live part-time in Italy and with family in Florida. The extraordinary Redwood forest beauty of our town and our ease of being active neighbors for all sorts of causes and activities is wonderful. Our easy access to hours and hours of local, state and national hiking rail systems is hard to believe since we are so close to San Francisco!"
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  • Pat H.
    "Love being able to hike Mt Tam from my doorstep. Love the wine and food festival every June downtown mill valley. Best wines and restaurants showcase their best offerings."
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  • Annestuartbricca
    "I have lived in Mill Valley for 3 years and also work for the City of Mill Valley. This is an amazing city to live, work and play in. The trails and open spaces near and on Mt. Tam make some of the most beautiful views in the world accessible by bike or foot. The community is rich in cultural arts and entertainment. I enjoy the quiet refuge of my home in the hills after a day in the bustling downtown area. The parks are pristine and the community center has an indoor pool, brand new gym, dance studio, large/elegant banquet hall and many meeting/classroom spaces that you can rent for affordable prices. While Mill Valley has a reputation for being “stuck up”, “snotty” and “entitled”, I have not experienced this. I do pay an arm and a leg to live here, but in my opinion it is worth every penny and I have never regretted my decision to move here. The Mill Valley City Council is very responsive to citizen ideas, complaints and suggestions, making residents feel as though they have a voice in building the future of MV. With close proximity to San Francisco and Napa, you are in a great spot to travel and get away when you want. I will rent here until I am ready to buy a home somewhere more affordable."
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178 Summit Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home. 178 Summit Ave is located in Blithedale Canyon, Mill Valley. This property is not currently available for sale. The current Trulia Estimate for 178 Summit Ave is $2,170,700.