$1,840,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2024

78 Sonora Way Corte Madera, CA 94925

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,895 Sq Ft
10,559 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$971 Per Sq Ft

23% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Secluded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Central Air
  • Bel Aire Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to this beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the sought-after Ring Mountain Hillside neighborhood of Corte Madera. Situated on a quiet street, this home is perfect for indoor-outdoor living located in the Tiburon Reed and Larkspur Redwood school districts, two the best school districts in the Bay Area. The residence is close to shopping, entertainment and more. The main level features an open floor plan with a spacious living room and cozy fireplace, leading to a bright dining room and well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, ideal for hosting. This level also includes two bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bathroom. One of the bedrooms is also perfect as an office or guest room. The two-car garage provides convenient access to the home On the upper level, the primary bedroom offers a extremely spacious walk-in closet. It seems there is even enough space to add a 5th bedroom above the garage. The home is built on an extra large lot spanning over 10,000 sqft, offering a perfect blend for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. The home is located right across the street from Ring Mountain Preserve, an easy commute to San Francisco, and close to Highway 101, the Larkspur Ferry, and shopping at the Village and Town Center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andreas Ernst

Compass License #02028138 Listed on: 10/29/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Smith Ann Aylwin

Compass License #01229913

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,921

Lot Details

  • 10,559 Sq Ft Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Interior Spaces

  • 1,895 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Washer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 026-142-20

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Second Unit: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: Washer Included
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 970.98
  • Square Footage: 1895.00

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 026-142-20
  • Lot Features: Garden, Secluded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2424
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10559.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Price Per Acre: 7590759.08

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2024
Closed on
Dec 3, 2024
Sold by
Buechner David Peter and Buechner Joanne Whitt
Bought by
Borazjani Raha
Seller's Agent
Andreas Ernst
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bill Smith Ann Aylwin
Compass
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,840,000
Premium/Discount to List
$342,000
22.83%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$1,824,725

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.91%
Original Mortgage
$1,149,825
Outstanding Balance
$1,142,736
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$684,724

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2011
Sold by
Whitt C Joanne and Buechner David Peter
Bought by
Buechner David Peter and Joanne Whitt C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$449,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1999
Sold by
Joanne Whitt C
Bought by
Buechner David Peter and Joanne Whitt C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1998
Sold by
Buechner David P
Bought by
Whitt C Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,600
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1998
Sold by
O Neill Malcolm D and O Neill Marlene J
Bought by
Whitt C Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,600
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 1995
Sold by
Oneill Malcolm D and Oneill Marlene J
Bought by
Oneill Malcolm D and Oneill Marlene J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,840,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $379,500 Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,149,825 New Conventional
Previous Owner $577,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $525,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $100,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $449,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $510,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $508,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $303,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $262,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Sold $1,840,000 +22.8% $971 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2024 10/29/24 For Sale $1,498,000 -- $791 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $9,921 $1,840,000 $1,100,000 $740,000
2024 $9,921 $682,472 $347,216 $335,256
2023 $9,536 $669,091 $340,409 $328,682
2022 $9,328 $655,972 $333,734 $322,238
2021 $9,182 $643,112 $327,191 $315,921
2020 $9,091 $636,518 $323,837 $312,681
2019 $8,827 $624,041 $317,489 $306,552
2018 $8,479 $611,807 $311,264 $300,543
2017 $8,449 $599,813 $305,162 $294,651
2016 $8,125 $588,054 $299,180 $288,874
2015 $8,125 $579,222 $294,686 $284,536
2014 $7,865 $567,877 $288,914 $278,963
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 324085844

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 026-142-20