NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Merry Ln Corte Madera, CA 94925

Estimated Value: $2,725,000 - $3,162,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,491 Sq Ft
$1,176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 26, 2022

Last sale price $2,750,000 $1,104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,257/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Neil Cummins Elementary School Rated A
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of July 2022

Magical contemporary jewel with big Bay views, redwood grove, & historical amphitheater! The resort-like setting in one of Corte Madera's most desirable neighborhoods offers indoor/outdoor living at its best. Substantially remodeled, this 4 BR (or 3+ office), is on a private lane, in ideal proximity to Corte Madera/Larkspur. Open floor plan with hardwood floors. Living Room and Great Room/Dining area w/ chic new fireplace and wine bar. The modern designer kitchen w/ stylish countertops, backsplash, and top appliances is a chef's dream. Primary Bedroom w/ fireplace, custom closets, & new gorgeous Primary Bathroom! Set on over 1/4 acre, the home offers views of SF Bay & beyond, a sunny large patio for relaxation/entertaining, outdoor kitchen area w/ built-in barbeque, & yard w/ mini-forest for play. This exceptional property is 5 minutes to 101, top schools, shops, parks, restaurants, & hiking/biking trails. Marin weather! Large 2-car carport w/ storage. Excellent commute location

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathee Shatter

Compass License #00790603 Listed on: 06/24/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Klapper

City Real Estate License #DRE #02136829

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1916 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Combination Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,491 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Shared Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-094-53

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1916 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Tamalpais Drive exit west. Proceed on to Redwood for 1/2 mile. Turn left on Merry Lane. Park in carport or at designated spaces. There is ample parking along Merry Lane and Redwood.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2640
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Closet, Double Sinks, Radiant Heat, Soaking Tub, Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Outside Access, Sitting Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo, Skylight(s)
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Skylight(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1103.97
  • Square Footage: 2491.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube, Stone
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, Great Room, Skylight(s), View
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen/Family Combo, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Combination, Concrete, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Flat
  • ExteriorFeatures: BBQ Built-In, Fireplace
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • View: Bay, Forest, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, Guest Parking Available, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Tamalpais Union

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 025-094-53
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11500.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Cooling

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1916

MLS Schools

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

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2025
Sold by
Grover Paul Jacob and Lent Sarah J
Bought by
Lent Paul Family Living Trust and Paul
Current Estimated Value
$2,930,126

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2022
Closed on
Jun 30, 2022
Sold by
Spenkel Stacey G and Spenkel Ryan G
Bought by
Lent Sarah J and Lent Paul Jacob
Seller's Agent
Kathee Shatter
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Klapper
City Real Estate
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
17.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,925,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2018
Closed on
May 8, 2018
Sold by
Ermatinger John and The John Ermatinger Trust
Bought by
Sprenkel Stacey and Hassanein Ryan G
Seller's Agent
Jim Fraser
Inactive Office
Buyer's Agent
Kathee Shatter
Compass
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,695,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,525,330
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2002
Sold by
Ermatinger John L
Bought by
Ermatinger John
Source: Public Records

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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
Lent Paul Family Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lent Sarah J $2,750,000 Fidelity National Title
Sprenkel Stacey $1,695,000 Old Republic Title Co
Ermatinger John -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lent Sarah J $1,925,000
Previous Owner Sprenkel Stacey $1,525,330
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/26/2022 07/26/22 Sold $2,750,000 +17.0% $1,104 / Sq Ft
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2022 06/24/22 For Sale $2,350,000 +38.6% $943 / Sq Ft
05/16/2018 05/16/18 Sold $1,695,000 0.0% $674 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/02/2018 05/02/18 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2018 02/13/18 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $674 / 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 $35,221 $2,859,019 $1,430,550 $1,428,469
2024 $33,845 $2,802,960 $1,402,500 $1,400,460
2023 $32,989 $2,748,000 $1,375,000 $1,373,000
2022 $23,536 $1,867,602 $1,109,716 $757,886
2021 $23,149 $1,830,988 $1,087,960 $743,028
2020 $23,083 $1,807,229 $1,076,814 $730,415
2019 $21,646 $1,727,676 $1,055,700 $671,976
2018 $21,249 $515,934 $205,894 $310,040
2017 $7,726 $505,820 $201,858 $303,962
2016 $7,420 $495,902 $197,900 $298,002
2015 $7,234 $488,455 $194,928 $293,527
2014 $6,924 $478,888 $191,110 $287,778
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kathee Shatter

    Compass

    (415) 497-4189

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Kathee Shatter
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lauren Klapper

    City Real Estate

    (415) 990-1773

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Lauren Klapper
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  • Jim Fraser

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jim Fraser

    Inactive Office

    (415) 254-0253

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Jim Fraser
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322045554

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 025-094-53

California Marin County Corte Madera 94925

5 Merry Ln, Corte Madera, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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