40 Shell Rd
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Alto- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,200 sqft
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,200 sqft
Local Information
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Description
This beautiful sunny home has 5 bedrooms/3 baths. Enjoy views of horses grazing on top of Horse Hill, walking distance from Edna Maguire School, Mill Valley Middle School, Whole Foods, hiking and biking trails. Easy access to HWY 101, ten minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge/SF and 45 minutes to the heart of the wine country.
This house was built in 2008 and has an open floor plan with covered porch, huge yard, and beautiful garden.
Interior: Main level has open floor plan with family room, kitchen, and dining room. Cozy living room with fireplace can be closed off with French doors if desired. Kitchen with granite countertops, gas range, walk in pantry. Huge island with second wash sink and convection oven. Wood floors and sliding glass doors that open onto covered porch and back patio area. This level also has a full bath, bedroom/office, and a mudroom with plenty of storage for shoes, backpacks, and jackets. Second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Main bedroom includes bathroom ensuite, large soaking tub, walk-in closet, views of Horse Hill. Laundry room is also on this floor. There is a 2 car garage with an electric car charger, lots of storage and high speed internet in the house.
Exterior: This beautiful property features an abundance of flowers, fruit trees, and vegetable gardens. Enjoy year round fresh produce including apricots, nectarines, apples, figs, berries, mandarin oranges, pomegranates, Myer lemons, tomatoes, and the sweetest asparagus you've ever tasted. There are 3 outdoor sitting areas including a heated dining area on the covered porch and a back patio with a gas fire pit and a full size wood burning pizza oven, Tivoli lights, gas grill, and an upper deck next to the lawn that is shaded by the apple tree. Tucked into the corner of the back yard is a 6 person hot tub.
No Smoking, No Pets Please
Home is rented furnished and lease includes high speed internet, gas/electric, water, garbage, and gardening services (twice per month). The house is available from January 20, 2026 thru May 10, 2026.
This house was built in 2008 and has an open floor plan with covered porch, huge yard, and beautiful garden.
Interior: Main level has open floor plan with family room, kitchen, and dining room. Cozy living room with fireplace can be closed off with French doors if desired. Kitchen with granite countertops, gas range, walk in pantry. Huge island with second wash sink and convection oven. Wood floors and sliding glass doors that open onto covered porch and back patio area. This level also has a full bath, bedroom/office, and a mudroom with plenty of storage for shoes, backpacks, and jackets. Second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Main bedroom includes bathroom ensuite, large soaking tub, walk-in closet, views of Horse Hill. Laundry room is also on this floor. There is a 2 car garage with an electric car charger, lots of storage and high speed internet in the house.
Exterior: This beautiful property features an abundance of flowers, fruit trees, and vegetable gardens. Enjoy year round fresh produce including apricots, nectarines, apples, figs, berries, mandarin oranges, pomegranates, Myer lemons, tomatoes, and the sweetest asparagus you've ever tasted. There are 3 outdoor sitting areas including a heated dining area on the covered porch and a back patio with a gas fire pit and a full size wood burning pizza oven, Tivoli lights, gas grill, and an upper deck next to the lawn that is shaded by the apple tree. Tucked into the corner of the back yard is a 6 person hot tub.
No Smoking, No Pets Please
Home is rented furnished and lease includes high speed internet, gas/electric, water, garbage, and gardening services (twice per month). The house is available from January 20, 2026 thru May 10, 2026.
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 December 03, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
Attached Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 40 Shell Rd
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Hot Tub or Spa |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
Room & Shared Space Shared space is furnished |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: 1 MonthAvailable: now |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site |
Price History for 40 Shell Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | $15,000 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 11/22/2025 | $15,000 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/07/2025 | $15,000 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 03/17/2025 | $15,000 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/22/2024 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 05/04/2024 | $13,000 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 04/06/2024 | $15,000 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 10/31/2005 | $1,460,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 02/25/2004 | $126,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/04/2001 | $290,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Mill Valley
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$2.11M
$75KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
105.3%
4.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.01K
$33MoM
Available listings
79
3MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $35,049 |
| Assessment | $2,573,053 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 40 Shell Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $2,507,000 | 03/24/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,337 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $2,805,000 | 04/14/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,490 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $1,400,000 | 07/28/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,965 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $2,950,000 | 09/26/25 | 4 | 3 | 3,035 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $1,620,000 | 09/17/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,347 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $2,150,000 | 07/31/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,300 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $2,300,000 | 06/25/26 | 4 | 3 | 3,066 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $2,505,000 | 10/07/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,735 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $1,760,000 | 04/02/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,576 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $2,425,000 | 03/19/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,405 |
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40 Shell Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,200 sqft single-family home. 40 Shell Rd is located in Alto, Mill Valley. This property is not currently available for sale. 40 Shell Rd was last sold on Oct 31, 2005 for $1,460,000 (9,633% higher than the asking price of $15,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 40 Shell Rd is $4,510,800.

