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.
Pending
Price cut: $160K (5/15)
$1,995,000
485 Montecito Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925
4beds
1,788sqft
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
- 82 days |
- 1,597 |
- 94 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ben H Faber DRE #01913767 415-686-4980,
Compass 415-380-6100
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326029360
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$1,116/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $1,995,000-7.4%$1,116/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $2,155,000-4.2%$1,205/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,249,000-12%$1,258/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/26/2024 | Price change | $7,999-11.1%$4/sqft |
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| 6/15/2024 | Price change | $8,999-10%$5/sqft |
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| 6/3/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,999$6/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Sold | $2,555,555+46.1%$1,429/sqft |
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| 3/10/2022 | Pending sale | $1,749,000$978/sqft |
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| 3/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000+43.4%$978/sqft |
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| 3/26/2019 | Sold | $1,220,000-5.8%$682/sqft |
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| 3/7/2019 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$724/sqft |
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| 2/12/2019 | Price change | $1,295,000-7.2%$724/sqft |
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| 1/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$780/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Neil Cummins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Hall Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Redwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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