NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40 Buena Vista Ave Corte Madera, CA 94925

Estimated Value: $4,054,000 - $4,796,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,986 Sq Ft
$1,126/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $4,180,000 $1,049 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,178/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Neil Cummins Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Corte Madera Town Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

Nestled in the highly desired lower Chapman Park, this idyllic shingled Craftsman sits on a double lot just blocks from Town Park. Grand scale spaces, high ceilings and all day sun grace this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home. The heart of the house is a beautifully designed kitchen with butler's pantry and spacious family room. French doors flow to a large patio area ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Formal dining room, office or formal living room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves and en-suite bedroom with private patio and hot tub are located on the main level to complete the first floor. Upstairs consists of the primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, private bath with double sinks, soaking tub and shower along with 2 additional bedrooms and bath, laundry room and an additional family room. Detached cottage offers a full bedroom, bath, sitting area and kitchenette. Award winning Larkspur/Corte Madera School District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Whitty

Compass License #02075284 Listed on: 05/31/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Missy Zech Stacy Achuck

Compass License #01921671

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Hood

Compass License #01402536

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $51,290

Year Built

  • Built in 2004 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,520 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Wire Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,986 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Butcher Block Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Spa

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-112-24

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$51,290

Year Built

Built in 2004 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Take Tamalpais Ave and go left Sausalito Ave and right on Buena Vista Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1956
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Multiple Shower Heads, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub, Stone, Tile, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet 2+
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area, Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1048.67
  • Square Footage: 3986.00
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Butcher Block Counters, Butlers Pantry, Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Marble Counter, Pantry Cabinet, Pantry Closet
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Corner, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Wire, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, MultiZone
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 025-112-24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8520.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2004

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Niederhofer Ferdinand and Cregg Kelly
Bought by
Niederhofer-Cregg Living Trust and Niederhofer
Current Estimated Value
$4,486,558

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2021
Closed on
Jun 29, 2021
Sold by
Chan Winston Y and Chan Katherine K
Bought by
Niederhofer Ferdinand and Cregg Kelly
Seller's Agent
Nicole Whitty
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mike Hood
Compass
List Price
$4,180,000
Sold Price
$4,180,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.44%
Original Mortgage
$2,926,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2017
Sold by
Chan Winston and Chan Katherin
Bought by
Chan Winston Y and Chan Katherine K

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2012
Sold by
Heller Noah R and Heller Julie
Bought by
Chan Winston and Chan Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2007
Sold by
Heller Noah R and Heller Julie
Bought by
Heller Noah R and Heller Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,774,000
Interest Rate
8.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2007
Sold by
Heller Noah R and Heller Julie
Bought by
Heller Noah R and Heller Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,774,000
Interest Rate
8.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2005
Sold by
Heller Julie and Heller Julie Ann
Bought by
Heller Noah R and Heller Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
5.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2004
Sold by
Geiger Christopher and Geiger Colleen S
Bought by
Heller Noah R and Heller Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,285,000
Interest Rate
1.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2001
Sold by
Pourtau Jacqueline and Degregory Suzanne
Bought by
Geiger Christopher and Geiger Colleen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2000
Sold by
Caulkett George Wright and Caulkett G
Bought by
Pourtau Jacqueline

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1998
Sold by
Caulkett G W Tr Etal
Bought by
Pourtau Jacqueline and Degregory Suzanne
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
Niederhofer-Cregg Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Niederhofer-Cregg Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Niederhofer Ferdinand $4,180,000 First American Title Company
Chan Winston Y -- None Available
Chan Winston $2,000,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Heller Noah R -- Old Republic Title Company
Heller Noah R -- Old Republic Title Company
Heller Noah R -- None Available
Heller Noah R -- --
Heller Julie -- --
Heller Noah R $1,850,000 --
Geiger Christopher $510,000 --
Pourtau Jacqueline -- --
Pourtau Jacqueline -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Niederhofer Ferdinand $2,926,000
Previous Owner Chan Winston $1,000,000
Previous Owner Heller Noah $275,000
Previous Owner Heller Noah R $1,774,000
Previous Owner Heller Noah R $200,000
Previous Owner Heller Noah R $1,497,500
Previous Owner Heller Julie $195,000
Previous Owner Heller Noah R $1,285,000
Previous Owner Geiger Christopher $382,500
Closed Heller Noah R $102,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $4,180,000 0.0% $1,049 / Sq Ft
06/09/2021 06/09/21 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2021 05/31/21 For Sale $4,180,000 -- $1,049 / 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 $51,290 $4,435,816 $2,653,000 $1,782,816
2024 $51,290 $4,348,872 $2,601,000 $1,747,872
2023 $50,102 $4,263,600 $2,550,000 $1,713,600
2022 $49,764 $4,180,000 $2,500,000 $1,680,000
2021 $28,937 $2,320,720 $1,276,396 $1,044,324
2020 $28,941 $2,296,940 $1,263,317 $1,033,623
2019 $27,652 $2,251,920 $1,238,556 $1,013,364
2018 $27,327 $2,207,780 $1,214,279 $993,501
2017 $27,091 $2,164,500 $1,190,475 $974,025
2016 $26,018 $2,122,060 $1,167,133 $954,927
2015 $25,943 $2,090,200 $1,149,610 $940,590
2014 $24,802 $2,049,260 $1,127,093 $922,167
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nicole Whitty

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Nicole Whitty

    Compass

    (415) 446-8484

    4 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Nicole Whitty
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Missy Zech Stacy Achuck

    Compass

    (415) 722-8521

    6 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Missy Zech Stacy Achuck
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  • Mike Hood

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Mike Hood

    Compass

    (415) 710-9976

    3 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Mike Hood
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321045807

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 025-112-24

California Marin County Corte Madera 94925

40 Buena Vista Ave, Corte Madera, CA

This home is located at 40 Buena Vista Ave, Corte Madera, CA 94925 since 31 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $4,486,558, approximately $1,125 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 40 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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