$2,600,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2024

5 Alta Terrace Corte Madera, CA 94925

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,940 Sq Ft
9,052 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,340 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Retreat
  • Neil Cummins Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt

About This Home

As of July 2024

Sun-Filled Natural Paradise in Chapman Park! Sunlight streams through this one-of-a-kind home creating an ever-changing natural tapestry from dawn to dusk. Soaring ceilings and an open floor plan add spaciousness while walls of glass and skylight windows frame gardens, trees and open skies to bring the outdoors in. Multiple sliders provide seamless indoor-outdoor flow to lounging, entertaining and play areas. Invite friends and family over for barbecue and birdsong in a serene setting that's close to everything Corte Madera has to offer. Custom features include a dramatic 2-story ledge stone entry, French oak floors, designer kitchen with stone counters, walnut cabinets, copper island and beautifully remodeled bathrooms with timeless Restoration Hardware fixtures. Two generously sized main-level bedrooms enjoy lovely views. A sumptuous, upper-level primary suite has gorgeous morning sun and a large spa-like bathroom. An expansive view loft provides flex space for home office, gym, play room - whatever you want it to be! Live Your Best Life from this special home with stunning views from every window. Endless hiking and biking trails, lush parks, shopping, restaurants and distinguished K - 12 schools are right nearby. Fantastic SF commute with Highway 101 only 3 minutes away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Courtney Whitaker

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01856128

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Upton

Compass License #02077214

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,605

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,052 Sq Ft Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Wire Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Ridge
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Elastomeric Roof
  • Redwood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,940 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Energy-Efficient Roof
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-201-14

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,605

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Highway 101 to Paradise/Tamalpais Exit. Take Tamalpais west 3 Blocks to Sausalito & turn left. Take Sausalito 5 Blocks to Alta Way & Turn Right. First left is Alta Terrace. House on right.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2078
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Property Faces: East
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Skylight(s)
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room, Skylight(s), View
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1940.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas Log, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Stone
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Pantry Cabinet, Skylight(s), Stone Counter
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest, Storage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Redwood Siding, Stone
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Garden, Greenbelt, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance, Private, Shape Irregular
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Elastomeric, Flat, Shingle, Wood
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Full, Wire, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • View: Bay, Forest, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Ridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 4.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, MultiZone
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Kitchen, Other
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Meter on Site, Water District
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric, Ground Floor, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Middle/Junior School District: Larkspur-Corte Madera

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 025-201-14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9052.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Cooling, Doors, Heating, Lighting, Roof, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1969

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
  • School District (County): Marin

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2024 07/11/24 Sold $2,600,000 +13.3% $1,340 / Sq Ft
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2024 06/14/24 For Sale $2,295,000 +62.2% $1,183 / Sq Ft
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Sold $1,415,000 0.0% $729 / Sq Ft
06/25/2013 06/25/13 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2013 06/14/13 For Sale $1,415,000 -- $729 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $21,605 $1,700,518 $1,201,780 $498,738
2023 $20,956 $1,667,181 $1,178,220 $488,961
2022 $20,784 $1,634,494 $1,155,120 $479,374
2021 $20,438 $1,602,459 $1,132,480 $469,979
2020 $20,423 $1,586,031 $1,120,870 $465,161
2019 $19,627 $1,554,943 $1,098,900 $456,043
2018 $19,311 $1,524,464 $1,077,360 $447,104
2017 $19,085 $1,494,579 $1,056,240 $438,339
2016 $18,284 $1,465,274 $1,035,530 $429,744
2015 $18,163 $1,443,271 $1,019,980 $423,291
2014 $17,360 $1,415,000 $1,000,000 $415,000
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,080,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $825,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $828,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $63,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $828,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $487,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $168,621 Unknown
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,600,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $1,415,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $1,275,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324045361

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 025-201-14

California Marin County Corte Madera 94925

5 Alta Terrace, Corte Madera, CA

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This home is located at 5 Alta Terrace, Corte Madera, CA 94925 and is currently priced at $2,600,000, approximately $1,340 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 5 Alta Terrace is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Neil Cummins Elementary School, The Cove School, and Hall Middle School.

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