$2,150,000
SOLD APR 2, 2025

70 Birch Ave Corte Madera, CA 94925

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,804 Sq Ft
7,039 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,192 Per Sq Ft

19% Above List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Neil Cummins Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of April 2025

Madera Gardens lagoon Home with incredible Mt. Tam View and dock. Fewer than 40 homes are on lagoon.A single level rancher that is approximately 1800 sf, the home has 3 BR, 2BA, a kitchen/great room area (with fireplace), a sun room, a living room (with fireplace) and dining area with many of those rooms facing the lagoon with a perfect view of Mt. Tam. The backyard has a raised decking area for entertaining, plus a dock with possible expansion potential (buyer to verify). The 2 car garage is attached to the home with interior access. Top rated schools are all strolling distance and there are restaurants and shopping nearby. It really is the perfect place to call home. This single-level gem sits on a 7,000 square foot lot and is ready to capture your heart and imagination. Sunroom is not counted in the square footage. Sunroom has been measured at 184sf.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Pfeiffer

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01339863 Listed on: 03/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Whitty

Compass License #02075284

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 7,039 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side

Interior Spaces

  • 1,804 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • Madera Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 024-192-18

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

7,039 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Tamalpais to Lakeside to Birch
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1616
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1804.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Property Condition: Original
  • View: Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 024-192-18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7039.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1964

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2025
Closed on
Mar 26, 2025
Sold by
Kavanagh Trust and Kavanagh Anthony Scott
Bought by
Whitty Nicole
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Pfeiffer
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Whitty
Compass
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$350,000
19.44%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$2,165,419

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,419
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.75%
Original Mortgage
$479,000
Outstanding Balance
$476,967
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,688,452

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Kavanagh Anthony Scott and Kavanagh Kristen George
Bought by
Kavanagh Anthony Scott and Kavanagh Kristen George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,400
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2016
Sold by
Kavanaugh Kristen George
Bought by
Kavanaugh Anthony Sott and Kavanaugh Kristen George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2013
Sold by
Kavanagh Kristen
Bought by
Kavanagh Kristen George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2013
Sold by
Kavanagh Kristen George
Bought by
Kavanagh Anthony S and Kavanagh Kristen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2012
Sold by
George Judith C
Bought by
Kavanagh Kristen George

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2012
Sold by
Kavanagh Kristen George
Bought by
Kavanagh Kristen George
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,150,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Unisource
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Unisource
Grant Deed $153,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $479,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $288,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $307,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Sold $2,150,000 +19.4% $1,192 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $998 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $4,730 $139,590 $51,561 $88,029
2024 $4,390 $136,853 $50,550 $86,303
2023 $4,057 $134,170 $49,559 $84,611
2022 $3,978 $131,539 $48,587 $82,952
2021 $3,890 $128,961 $47,635 $81,326
2020 $3,837 $127,638 $47,146 $80,492
2019 $3,646 $125,136 $46,222 $78,914
2018 $3,348 $122,682 $45,316 $77,366
2017 $3,378 $120,276 $44,427 $75,849
2016 $3,262 $117,918 $43,556 $74,362
2015 $3,052 $116,148 $42,902 $73,246
2014 $2,933 $113,873 $42,062 $71,811
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Pfeiffer

    Corcoran Icon Properties

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  • Nicole Whitty

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Nicole Whitty

    Compass

    (415) 446-8484

    6 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Nicole Whitty
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325017614

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 024-192-18

California Marin County Corte Madera 94925

70 Birch Ave, Corte Madera, CA

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