CORTE MADERA REAL ESTATE
Centrally located and surrounded by dedicated open spaces, Mt. Tamalpais and the bay, Corte Madera might just be one of the most appealing towns in Marin. A neighborhood feeling comes to mind when you enter here sidewalks, well-manicured homes and yards and in most cases walking distance to popular shopping and restaurants.
Just 10 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge and minutes to Hwy 101 north or south and the San Rafael Bridgeare nearby too.
Corte Madera has two of Marin’s most popular shopping destinations. The Village at Corte Madera, located on the east side of Highway 101 has recently been renovated with new top stores such as Abercrombie and Fitch, the Apple Store as well as seasoned anchor tenants such as the ever popular Nordstrom and Macy’s, Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn. The beautiful outdoor mall includes a toddler play area with spouting fountains and outdoor dining and family friendly restaurants. The Village at Corte Madera located on the west side of 101 has many boutique shops, cooking stores, coffee houses and restaurants including the ever popular Il Fornaio restaurant.
Compared to other towns in Marin the houses are priced more moderately. There are approximately 4000 houses in Corte Madera with prices ranging from $700,000/$800,000 to $2.5 to $3m. Corte Madera is also home to a wide range of architectural styles with the majority of homes representing the ranch style period from the 40′s, 50′s and 60′s architectural period. The East side of Corte Madera includes older and newer homes, townhomes and PUD’s.
CORTE MADERA SCHOOLS
Located at the base of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, Corte Madera is just a short commute away from San Francisco. With 3 public schools plus two alternative high schools and some of Marin?s finest private schools, the Corte Madera schools are an excellent choice for your childs education.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CORTE MADERA
Corte Madera is served by 2 public schools districts: Larkspur School District (elementary and middle schools) and Tamalpais Union High School District, which is Redwood High School located in the adjacent town of Larkspur.
Larkspur School District
Includes the towns of Larkspur and Corte Madera. Over 1,000 students attend the two California Distinguished elementary and middle schools here.
Tamalpais Union High School District
Provides secondary education to the students who come from 10 different elementary school districts in Marin which includes the Larkspur School District. The Tamalpais Union Highschool district includes 3 high schools with California Distinguished School Designations.
Reed Union School District
Serves part of Corte Madera East.
Neil Cummings Elementary School
Grades K-4
A California Distinguished School, Neil Cummins offers a diverse curriculum of the arts, music and technology.
50 Mohawk Avenue Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Hall Middle School
Grades 5-8
With A Blue Ribbon School designation, considered to be the highest award for an American School, Hall Middle School has also been awarded the California Distinguished School 5 different times.
200 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Redwood High School
Grades 9-12
Redwood High School offers a college prep curriculum with Advanced Placement and Honors courses. In addition, a ROP program is offered. Students from Larkspur, Kentfield, Reed Schools and Ross School Districts attend here. Another California Distinguished School honor.Some noteworthy past students were: Robin Williams and Mayor Gavin Newsom.
395 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Tamiscal High Alternative
Grades 9-12
A small independent high school with the Tamalpais Union High School District, Tamiscal Alternative offers a program to obtain a high school diploma but not necessarily courses to be admitted to a university.
305 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3750
San Andreas Continuation / Alternative High School
Grades 9-12
San Andreas High School is ideal for students provides a small school setting.
599 William Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3770
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN CORTE MADERA
Allaire School
Grades 1-8 Nonsectarian
A Co-educational elementary school for children with learning disabilities, including ADD/ADHD. Year-round tutoring and summer school are offered for students not enrolled in Allaire.
50 El Camino Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-2640
The Lycee Francais La Perouse
“The International French School”
Grades Preschool-12 Nonsectarian
An American Private School with a French Public School curriculum. All classes are taught in French. There are 3 campuses, 2 in San Francisco and one in Marin County Corte Madera.
330 Golden Hind Passage
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-1737
