Property Overview:
563 E Blithedale Ave is a single-family home in Mill Valley, CA, built in 1954. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,704 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a 2-car garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling, and has an estimated value of $1,439,000 (last sold for $1,172,000 in 2018).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 3.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 4.2% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Mill Valley Middle, Park Elementary, and Tamalpais High.- Average SAT score: 1,116 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 78% white-collar jobs, 22% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 27,212 (3% growth since 2000)
- 57% families with children
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (17.7%)
- Second largest: 35-44 years (15.6%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 48.7°F (January), 68.1°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 23.5 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $119,377
- Average annual spending: $78,617
Property Features:
- High-end finishes throughout
- Open-concept floor plan with abundant natural light
- Remodeled kitchen: Maple cabinets, Viking gas range, Sub-Zero style refrigerator, stainless steel appliances
- Primary suite:
- Supersized bath with jetted tub, dual-head walk-in shower, two vanities
- Walk-in cedar closet with organizers and drawers
- Landscaping:
- Well-established gardens, roses, fruit trees
- Goldfish pond in private side courtyard
- Fully fenced, level front yard with dense foliage
- Turfed side yard with market lights for outdoor dining and lounging
- Recent updates:
- New heating system, A/C, new roof, new sewer lateral, new Craftsman-style garage doors
- Garage:
- Attached 2-car garage with loft storage and laundry
- Ample driveway parking
- Additional spaces:
- Glass sliders open to landscaped side yard for indoor-outdoor living
- Flexible garage/loft space for additional living or storage
Location Benefits:
- Sycamore Park neighborhood: Central to downtown, award-winning schools, shops, community center, and bike path
- Walkable to cafés, Whole Foods, Mill Valley Lumberyard, Friday Farmer’s Market, parks, fitness studios, and trails
- Easy access to Highway 101 and San Francisco
- Ideal for family living and entertaining in a safe, vibrant community