$1,300,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2024

34 Alta Way Corte Madera, CA 94925

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,307 Sq Ft
10,202 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$995 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Custom Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Neil Cummins Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2024

Tucked below the road and down gentle steps sits this unique hand-made custom home of solid Redwood and Glass. Built by a local contractor for himself and his family, he spent years of careful craftsmanship and love into every aspect and detail of this home. Views of the Bay and hills and valleys from every room. Decks and Balcony offer extended living space surrounded by Nature. 2 car garage plus large workshop beneath makes this property versatile and valuable. Come see and fall in love! Pest clearance, new roof, freshly power-washed and oiled, re-finished oak floors, new paint. Never before on the Market!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Murray

Marin Realty Group License #01375519 Listed on: 11/13/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Ferland

Compass License #01995816

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,071

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 10,202 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Redwood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Butcher Block Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Community Details

  • Built by John Butler

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-171-43

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,071

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Custom, Detached
  • Directions To Property: Hwy 101 to Corte Madera exit west to Tamalpias Dr. Left on Sausalito Dr. right on Alta Way to #34
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2342
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Arts & Crafts, Craftsman
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Reso Window Features: Bay Window(s), Caulked/Sealed
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Plumbed
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Sunken
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Partial
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1307.00
  • Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Kitchen Features: Butcher Block Counters, Tile Counter
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom 2+, Office, Storage, Workshop
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Balcony, Closet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Frame, Redwood Siding, Wall Insulation
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Roof: Composition
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Partial
  • OtherStructures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • View: Bay, Hills, Panoramic, Water, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available, RV Possible
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric, Inside Area, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 025-171-43
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10202.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Insulation

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1981

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2024
Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
John H Butler Bypass Trust and Butler Brian C
Bought by
Carver Megan and Miller Kossen
Seller's Agent
James Murray
Marin Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Ferland
Compass
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
13.04%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,433,587

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,587
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.41%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$795,068
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$654,571

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2013
Sold by
Butler Betty J
Bought by
Butler Betty J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2000
Sold by
Butler John H and Butler Betty J
Bought by
Butler John H and Butler Betty J
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,300,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Sold $1,300,000 +13.0% $995 / Sq Ft
12/04/2024 12/04/24 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $880 / 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 $17,071 $1,300,000 $750,000 $550,000
2024 $17,071 $1,428,000 $867,000 $561,000
2023 $4,271 $298,064 $35,507 $262,557
2022 $4,243 $292,220 $34,810 $257,410
2021 $4,187 $286,491 $34,128 $252,363
2020 $4,193 $283,554 $33,778 $249,776
2019 $3,947 $277,995 $33,116 $244,879
2018 $3,940 $272,545 $32,467 $240,078
2017 $3,987 $267,201 $31,830 $235,371
2016 $3,842 $261,962 $31,206 $230,756
2015 $3,856 $258,027 $30,737 $227,290
2014 $3,696 $252,974 $30,135 $222,839
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    James Murray

    Marin Realty Group

    (415) 847-1835

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    James Murray
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  • Jennifer Ferland

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jennifer Ferland

    Compass

    (415) 450-5990

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Jennifer Ferland
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324084984

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 025-171-43

California Marin County Corte Madera 94925

34 Alta Way, Corte Madera, CA

This home is located at 34 Alta Way, Corte Madera, CA 94925 and is currently priced at $1,300,000, approximately $994 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 34 Alta Way 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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