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  • Price cut: $160K (5/15)
    $1,995,000

    485 Montecito Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925

    4beds
    1,788sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $1,953,800 Zestimate®
    $1,116/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Hardwood hallwayDining roomStainless steel appliancesHeath tile backsplashFront deckThree bedroomsKitchen features quartz countertops
    Room to breathe, room to play. The front deck, living room, dining room, kitchen, and backyard all connect naturally making it easy for families to spread out, gather together, and move freely between inside and out. The heart of the home is ready for busy family life. The kitchen features quartz countertops, a Heath tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances and French doors open directly onto the Cle tile patio, so keeping an eye on backyard play while cooking dinner is effortless. Three bedrooms line the hardwood hallway, each offering a comfortable retreat. One is outfitted as a dedicated home office with a custom built-in desk perfect for remote work or homework time. The spacious lower level with built-in desk adapts as your family grows use it today as a kids' hangout, guest suite for visiting grandparents, or a private primary retreat. It connects directly to the remodeled laundry room and a full bathroom, keeping the household running smoothly. Families will appreciate the peace of mind that comes with central A/C, an Air Scrubber for cleaner indoor air, a new sewer line, and a tankless water heater the big-ticket items are already taken care of. Neil Cummins Elementary is right around the corner, and Town Park, Corte Madera Town Square, and miles of pedestrian paths are just a short walk away. Downtown Larkspur, Town Center shops, Hwy 101, and Golden Gate Transit make the daily routine easy for the whole family.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ben H Faber DRE #01913767 415-686-4980,

    Compass 415-380-6100

    Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326029360MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Marin County

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Central, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Cabinets, Ground Floor, Inside Area, Sink
      Features
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,788
      • Total interior livable area: 1,788 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 0.29 Acres
      • Features: Other
      Details
      • Parcel number: 02519107
      • Special conditions: Short Sale

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1953

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public, Water District
      • Utilities for property: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Corte Madera

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,116/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,711,954
      • Annual tax amount: $33,572
      • Date on market: 4/9/2026

        Estimated market value

        $1,953,800

        $1.86M - $2.05M

        $6,445/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/13/2026Pending sale$1,995,000$1,116/sqft
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        5/15/2026Price change$1,995,000-7.4%$1,116/sqft
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        5/1/2026Price change$2,155,000-4.2%$1,205/sqft
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        4/9/2026Listed for sale$2,249,000-12%$1,258/sqft
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        6/27/2024Listing removed--
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        6/26/2024Price change$7,999-11.1%$4/sqft
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        6/15/2024Price change$8,999-10%$5/sqft
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        6/3/2024Listed for rent$9,999$6/sqft
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        4/8/2022Sold$2,555,555+46.1%$1,429/sqft
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        3/10/2022Pending sale$1,749,000$978/sqft
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        3/2/2022Listed for sale$1,749,000+43.4%$978/sqft
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        3/26/2019Sold$1,220,000-5.8%$682/sqft
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        3/7/2019Pending sale$1,295,000$724/sqft
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        2/12/2019Price change$1,295,000-7.2%$724/sqft
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        1/24/2019Listed for sale$1,395,000$780/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$33,572 +4.1%$2,711,954 +2%
        2024$32,254 +2.7%$2,658,799 +2%
        2023$31,413 +1%$2,606,666 +99.9%
        2022$31,107 +85.5%$1,303,800 +2%
        2021$16,768 +1.7%$1,278,237 +2.8%
        2020$16,489 +47.1%$1,242,870 +55.6%
        2019$11,213 +85.5%$798,791 +118.7%
        2018$6,044 +0.2%$365,281 +2%
        2017$6,030 +4%$358,118 +2%
        2016$5,797 +3.5%$351,098 +1.5%
        2015$5,601 +4.4%$345,826 +2%
        2014$5,365 $339,052 +0.5%
        2013-- $337,522 +2%
        2012-- $330,906 +2%
        2011-- $324,418 +0.8%
        2010-- $321,995 -0.2%
        2009-- $322,761 +2%
        2008-- $316,434 +2%
        2007-- $310,232 +2%
        2006-- $304,149 +8.4%
        2005-- $280,530 +2%
        2004-- $275,029 +1.9%
        2003-- $269,990 +2%
        2002-- $264,697 +2%
        2001-- $259,508

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 94925

        Getting around

        24 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        38 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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