18 Laverne AVE Mill Valley, CA 94941 Pending

UPDATED: 03/11/2026 11:53 PM ON MARKET: 18 days on market

$2,995,000

4 Beds3 Baths2,731 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,731 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,096

MLS Listing ID 326011995

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1947

Lot Size 0.746 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Location

State CA

County Marin

Community No

Area Mill Valley

Interior

Heating Central,Wall Furnace

Cooling None

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Laundry Inside Room

Exterior

Parking Features Covered,Detached,Side-by-Side

Garage Spaces 3.0

Utilities Available Internet Available,Natural Gas Available,Public,Sewer Connected

View Canyon,Hills,Mt Tamalpais

Roof Type Tar/Gravel

Building

Story 1

Foundation Concrete

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public,Water District

Architectural Style Mid-Century

Level or Stories 1

Schools

School District Mill Valley,Mill Valley,Mill Valley

Others

Senior Community No

Special Listing Condition None

Property Description

Offered for the first time ever, this museum-quality mid-century modern landmark is an exceptionally rare piece of California design history. Designed by architect Joseph Stein as the personal home of famed landscape architect Robert Royston(also designed property), the property sits on an approx acre mostly flat lot with sweeping Mount Tamalpais views. Walls of glass, striking architectural angles, and Royston's extraordinary grounds create a true indoor/outdoor lifestyle, with gardens designed as a series of private outdoor rooms.'' Royston and Stein created two mirror-image homes and landscapes (with a few differences), originally intended for each of them to live side-by-side. The single-level main residence offers 2,379 sq ft (per appraiser) and showcases a rare blend of mahogany, redwood, concrete, and glass. A dramatic wood-burning fireplace is paired with a copper architectural wall element, while poured concrete floors feature wood screeds and aggregate detailing that define each space like built-in area rugs.'' Custom built-in teak pieces remain throughout, including display cases, shelving, and a wall-mounted record player area with storage. The primary suite includes dual-sided closets, a make-up sitting area, and an adjoining sitting room or study with a hidden recessed cocktail bar. Separate glass-walled studio (352 sq ft) was Royston's original workspace beneath the view deck. Detached covered 2-car carport with multiple enclosed storage spaces. The famed Royston gardens are a historically significant test lab'' for his ideas, including an iconic architectural screen wall tied to the celebrated 1949 SF Museum of Art exhibit Design in the Patio.'' This property is private, majestic, and a once in a lifetime opportunity.