NOT LISTED FOR SALE

138 Buena Vista Ave Corte Madera, CA 94925

Estimated Value: $2,029,000 - $2,295,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,522 Sq Ft
$1,411/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2022

Last sale price $2,010,000 $1,321 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,822/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neil Cummins Elementary School Rated A
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2022

Ideal Chapman Park Lifestyle! Combine a one-level, 3Bd/2Ba floor plan with a fenced yard and close-in location and you have the makings of easy Chapman Park living. Built in 1971, this home offers a generous living room with fireplace and picture windows to Mt. Tamalpais. Beautiful walnut hardwood floors throughout. The dining room is large enough for family gatherings. The kitchen has quality choices that include a Wolf 6-burner stove, Sub-zero refrigerator and wine cooler, center island, ample cabinetry and sliders that open directly to your BBQ deck and private backyard with hot tub. Both updated bathrooms include radiant heated floors. Your primary bedroom enjoys an ensuite bathroom plus two well-sized bedrooms and another full bathroom. Two car attached garage and large, full height under house storage. Conveniently located in the heart of Chapman Parks and blocks away from award winning schools, trails and shopping at the Town Center. Move right in and start living the Marin lifestyle you've hoped for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Oxman

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01103895 Listed on: 12/01/2022

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

James Sell

Compass License #02032462

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,500

Year Built

  • Built in 1971 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,580 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,522 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Mount Tamalpais

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Spa

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-121-41

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,500

Year Built

Built in 1971 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Tamalpais to Sausalito Blvd, left on Buena Vista, one block up on the left
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1281
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Radiant Heat, Shower Stall(s)
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1320.63
  • Square Footage: 1522.00
  • Bathroom Features: Radiant Heat, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom 2+, Storage
  • Lower Level: Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • View: Mt Tamalpais

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Elementary School: Larkspur-Corte Madera
  • Middle School: Tamalpais Union
  • High School: Larkspur-Corte Madera
  • Middle/Junior School District: Tamalpais Union

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 025-121-41
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5580.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Windows

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1971

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Larkspur-Corte Madera
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2022
Closed on
Dec 16, 2022
Sold by
Ratto Judith
Bought by
Giorgi James J
Seller's Agent
Patricia Oxman
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
James Sell
Compass
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$2,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
$160,000
8.65%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$2,146,901

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,901
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,010,000
Outstanding Balance
$982,692
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,164,209

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2022
Sold by
Lozano Jean M
Bought by
Ratto Judith

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2021
Sold by
Ratto Judith and Lozano Jean Marie
Bought by
Ratto Judi and Lozano Jean Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2016
Sold by
Lozano Jean M and Ratto Judi
Bought by
Ratto Judi and Lozano Jean M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2012
Sold by
Ratto Judi and Lozano Jean Marie
Bought by
Ratto Judi and Lozano Jean Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$554,000
Interest Rate
3.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2002
Sold by
Nowell Dan A and Nowell Sean E
Bought by
Ratto Judith and Lozano Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2001
Sold by
Schneider Carl Raymond and Schneider Delanna D
Bought by
Nowell Dan A and Nowell Sean E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$506,250
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2001
Sold by
Whitridge David P and Whitridge Barbara A
Bought by
Schneider Carl R and Schneider Delanna Dee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2000
Sold by
Schneider Carl R and Schneider Delanna D
Bought by
Schneider Carl Raymond and Schneider Delanna D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Giorgi James J $2,010,000 Fidelity National Title
Ratto Judith -- None Listed On Document
Ratto Judi -- None Available
Ratto Judi -- First American Title Company
Ratto Judi -- Fidelity National Title Co
Ratto Judith $725,000 California Land Title Co
Nowell Dan A $675,000 California Land Title Co
Schneider Carl R -- --
Schneider Carl Raymond -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Giorgi James J $1,010,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $200,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $200,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $448,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $200,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $500,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $200,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $521,500
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $541,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judi $554,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judith $576,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judith $634,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judith $109,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judith $650,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judith $652,000
Previous Owner Ratto Judith $580,000
Previous Owner Nowell Dan A $506,250
Previous Owner Schneider Carl R $250,000
Closed Ratto Judith $72,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2022 12/16/22 Sold $2,010,000 +8.6% $1,321 / Sq Ft
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2022 12/01/22 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $1,216 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $25,500 $2,091,204 $1,248,480 $842,724
2024 $25,500 $2,050,200 $1,224,000 $826,200
2023 $24,783 $2,010,000 $1,200,000 $810,000
2022 $13,939 $1,028,521 $696,978 $331,543
2021 $13,698 $1,008,357 $683,313 $325,044
2020 $13,667 $998,021 $676,309 $321,712
2019 $13,152 $978,454 $663,050 $315,404
2018 $12,842 $959,273 $650,052 $309,221
2017 $12,720 $940,469 $637,309 $303,160
2016 $12,196 $922,034 $624,817 $297,217
2015 $12,038 $908,188 $615,434 $292,754
2014 $11,511 $890,403 $603,382 $287,021
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patricia Oxman

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Patricia Oxman

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 461-7200

    8 in this area

    114 Total Sales

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  • James Sell

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    James Sell

    Compass

    (415) 342-0302

    8 in this area

    84 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322099088

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 025-121-41

California Marin County Corte Madera 94925

138 Buena Vista Ave, Corte Madera, CA

This home is located at 138 Buena Vista Ave, Corte Madera, CA 94925 since 01 December 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,146,901, approximately $1,410 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 138 Buena Vista Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Neil Cummins Elementary School, Hall Middle School, and Redwood High School.

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