Corte Madera is a town with multi-million dollar homes and shopping malls that overlook San Francisco Bay. People come for the stores, homes and school system, and stay when they discover the parks, beaches and friendly community. "Corte Madera is an easy commute to San Francisco," says Keith Offord, a Realtor with Ross Valley Real Estate. "Most people moving there for the first time are moving from San Francisco, and they are coming for the schools. "
The hills and mountains of Corte Madera make for dramatic sunsets.
Corte Madera's coast line has bees preserved to be natural, wild marshland.
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Larkspur Corte Madera School District
The area is part of the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, which has an A rating on Niche. Students can begin their educational journey at Neil Cummins Elementary School, which has an A rating on Niche and is the No. 3 public elementary school in Marin County and continue at Hall Middle School, which has an A rating on Niche. Students finish up at A-plus-rated Redwood High School, the No. 1 school in Marin County. Students can choose from a variety of clubs and activities at Redwood High, like astronomy, olive oil and robotics clubs.
Neil Cumins Elementary School is an award-winning public school of approximately 470 students.
Hall Middle School is a California Gold Ribbon School and a School to Watch.
Redwood High School is one of the country's top performing high schools in Corte Madera .
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Homes by the bay
Most homes in Corte Madera go for around $1.6 million and were built in the mid-20th century. Some homes go for around $850,000 and can climb up to $2.5 million. Many homes in town are built into the hills and early risers can see the sun setting rising on the San Francisco Bay from the back porch. Other properties are in traditional suburban neighborhoods, where the streets are lined with craftsmen, bungalows and Mediterranean-style homes.
The homes at the top of the hills in Corte Madera are often of various styles with a view.
A mid-century shingle-style home on the streets of Corde Madera
Corte Madera has great natural surroundings, like the 94925 Neighborhood by the Bay.
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Big malls and a small downtown
Everyone knows Corte Madera for The Village at Corte Madera and Town Center Corte Madera, two malls that straddle Redwood Highway. "They're the biggest malls in the area," says Offord. Here, shoppers can eat, dine and enjoy the weather in these open-air shopping centers. The usual shopping mall suspects are here, from Lululemon to REI, along with fast casual restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory. Locals enjoy these stores as much as out-of-towners on a weekend shopping expedition, but year-round residents know that Corte Madera's downtown offers a slowed-down scene with independent restaurants like Michelin Bib Gourmand-rated Burmatown and a gazebo, called Piccolo Pavilion. This charming part of Corte Madera means locals can shop and eat without the crowds of the busy shopping malls. For groceries, residents can shop at Trader Joe’s off Redwood Highway.
Town Center Corte Madera mall that straddle Redwood Highway is an amazing shopping destination.
LuluLemon is just one store and the Village shopping center in Corte Madera.
a couple is testing caping equipment at the Corte Madera REI store.
The Village at Corte Madera has fast casual restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory.
Burma town offers a casual dining experience for any day of the week Corte Madera.
Corte Madera residents love shopping at Trader Joe’s, which has fresh fruits and vegetables.
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A day by the lagoon
Corte Madera has great natural surroundings, and active residents often head to Corte Madera Town Park on sunny days. People lounge by the park's glassy lagoon and fold in and out of yoga poses, throw frisbees to their dogs, or sit down on a picnic blanket and eat a sandwich. Casual athletes can lace-up tennis and basketball shows to play their favorite sport, and spectators stand on the sidelines and cheer on their friends during friendly games.
Corte Madera active locals often head to Corte Madera Town Park on sunny days.
Corte Madera Town Park expansive green fields are perfect for soccer games.
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Concerts and parades
The city hosts a Fourth of July parade that draws thousands from around the Bay Area. The summer is a busy time for events in Corte Madera -- the Corte Madera Community Foundation hosts a summer concert series at Piccolo Pavilion.
Nearby Piccolo Pavilion this part of Corte Madera means locals can shop and eat in a quiet area.
Corte Madera Community Foundation hosts a summer concert series at Piccolo Pavilion.
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Getting around Corte Madera
Corte Madera is a haven for people looking for an easy commute to San Francisco, about 15 miles away. The Redwood Highway makes for a 25-40 minute morning commute. Residents can also get around on the bus via the Marin Transit system. The San Francisco International Airport is about 28 miles from Corte Madera.
The Redwood Highway in Corte Madera makes for a 25-40 minute morning commute to the City.
Embark on a scenic journey from Larkspur Ferry Building, a bustling hub in Corte Madera.
Corte Madera residents can also get around on the bus via the 22 and 613 Marin Transit routes.
Tom is a San Francisco native and his family has been in the Bay Area for over a century. As a child he spent summers in Marin (when a summer cottage in Marin was affordable) and has now lived here for the past 25 years. His three children were educated at Bacich, Kent, and Redwood schools.
For over forty years, Tom has been purchasing and remodeling houses in San Francisco, New York, and Marin, designing and overseeing all the work. His formal education was in fine arts, but with a grandfather, father, and brother all in architecture, renovating houses came naturally.
Tom's office is in downtown Mill Valley. Here they maintain the feel of an old time, small town real estate office, yet they are part of an international real estate giant. He loves the ambiance of being in the heart of Mill Valley, plus the opportunity to meet people from all over the world who drop in inquiring about renting or buying a home in Marin, or who are just looking for a restaurant or the route to Stinson Beach.
Tom's background as a Marin resident and a San Francisco native enable him to assist both clients already living in Marin and those moving to Marin from San Francisco. With his background as an artist and a home renovator he can help buyers see the potential in property that others might miss. He offers sellers his energy, his enthusiasm, and his full attention in assuring that their property is well marketed. He works with a range of clients in all price ranges.
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