Steve Marsh
Compass
(628) 300-0927
18 Total Sales
1 in Corte Madera
$1,105,000 Price
263 Morningside Dr Corte Madera, CA 94925
Corte Madera Area
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,036
Sq Ft
8,237
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Secluded Lot
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Central Heating
- Neil Cummins Elementary School Rated A
- Low Maintenance Yard
- Wood Burning Fireplace
About This Home
As of August 2026Perched on the slopes of Corte Madera's Christmas Tree Hill, 263 Morningside Drive feels less like a conventional suburban residence and more like a secret tucked into the landscape. Built in 1914, and reportedly originally used a hunting lodge, the home belongs to a disappearing chapter of Marin County history when San Francisco families crossed the bay seeking clean air, open land, and weekends shaped by nature rather than schedules. More than a century later, the house remains remarkably true to that spirit. Approaching the home, there is little sense of the hustle and bustle below. The road narrows. The hillside steepens. Redwoods frame glimpses of sky and distant water. Then the lodge emerges, nestled into the terrain as though it grew from it. Original fir floors carry the patina of generations, leaded-glass windows scatter changing light, detailed millwork and period moldings speak to a time when craftsmanship was expected rather than celebrated. Yet the home's appeal isn't nostalgia. It's contrast. A renovated chef's kitchen sits comfortably beside century-old woodwork. Expansive decks extend daily life outdoors. The result is something increasingly rare in contemporary residential architecture: authenticity. The most compelling spaces are not necessarily the largest. A window seat becomes an observatory for changing weather over Mount Tamalpais, reminding you real people built this house by hand. Light arrives differently throughout the day, filtering through trees and historic glass in ways that cannot be replicated by new construction. Outside, the relationship between house and landscape becomes even more apparent. The property occupies a privileged position on the hillside, capturing views while maintaining a sense of seclusion. Historic yet functional. Rustic yet refined. Personality and preservation more than perfection. In an era of increasingly interchangeable architecture, this century-old lodge stands as a reminder that the most memorable homes are not those that follow trends. They are the ones that tell stories. And on a quiet hillside above Corte Madera, this story has been unfolding for more than one hundred years.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass License #DRE #01933464 Listed on: 07/13/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1914 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 8,237 Sq Ft Lot
- Secluded Lot
- Low Maintenance Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Interior Spaces
- 2,036 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Central Heating
- Natural Gas Connected
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 2015
Sold by
Cambre William R and Cambre Caren M
Bought by
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
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 22, 2013
Sold by
Cambre William R and Cambre Caren
Bought by
Cambre William R and Cambre Caren M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 6, 2011
Sold by
Rothman Nicole
Bought by
Cambre William R and Cambre Caren
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 23, 2009
Sold by
Rothman Nicole
Bought by
Rothman Nicole
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 1997
Sold by
Gray William
Bought by
Rothman Nicole
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 1997
Sold by
Kearney Kevin O and Kearney Lori A
Bought by
Rothman Nicole
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Corte Madera, CA
-
Steve Marsh
-
David Campagna
David Campagna
eXp Realty of California, Inc
(707) 634-2498
42 Total Sales
1 in Corte Madera
$300,000 Price
-
Kouros Tavakoli
Kouros Tavakoli
Golden Gate Sotheby's
(510) 288-2743
15 Total Sales
1 in Corte Madera
$732,500 Price
-
Rose Capurro
Rose Capurro
Coldwell Banker Realty
(562) 600-6094
41 Total Sales
1 in Corte Madera
$1,250,000 Price
-
Kevin Kearney
Kevin Kearney
Coldwell Banker Realty
(510) 988-5385
40 Total Sales
4 in Corte Madera
$915K - $1.6M Price Range
-
Lucia Annunziata
Lucia Annunziata
Compass
(628) 219-1999
35 Total Sales
1 in Corte Madera
$1,225,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,285,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,285,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $700,000 | Stewart Title Of California | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $619,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $807,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $600,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $225,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $270,000 | Balloon |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 08/06/26 | Sold | $2,450,000 | +22.6% | $1,203 / Sq Ft |
| 07/20/2026 07/20/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/13/2026 07/13/26 | For Sale | $1,998,000 | -- | $981 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,422 | $1,574,591 | $1,023,576 | $551,015 |
| 2025 | $20,422 | $1,543,724 | $1,003,511 | $540,213 |
| 2024 | $19,548 | $1,513,461 | $983,838 | $529,623 |
| 2023 | $18,937 | $1,483,789 | $964,550 | $519,239 |
| 2022 | $18,775 | $1,454,695 | $945,637 | $509,058 |
| 2021 | $18,460 | $1,426,179 | $927,100 | $499,079 |
| 2020 | $18,440 | $1,411,562 | $917,598 | $493,964 |
| 2019 | $17,706 | $1,383,894 | $899,612 | $484,282 |
| 2018 | $17,392 | $1,356,765 | $881,977 | $474,788 |
| 2017 | $17,196 | $1,330,163 | $864,684 | $465,479 |
| 2016 | $16,478 | $1,304,087 | $847,733 | $456,354 |
| 2015 | $10,147 | $743,002 | $506,350 | $236,652 |
| 2014 | $9,706 | $728,448 | $496,432 | $232,016 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Elizabeth Ellis
EE
Seller's Agent in 2026
Elizabeth Ellis
Compass
(415) 254-8452
35 Total Sales
-
Jennifer Ferland
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Jennifer Ferland
Compass
(415) 450-5990
66 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 326055446
APN: 025-085-03
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