$1.9M
Median Home Price
17
Avg. Days on Market
$1.2M – $4M+
Price Range
8/10
School Rating
About Corte Madera
Nestled at the base of Mount Tamalpais and bordered by San Francisco Bay marshlands, Corte Madera is the most centrally located community in Marin County. It offers a relaxed pace, strong community bonds, and walkable access to two major shopping centers — The Village at Corte Madera and Corte Madera Town Center — plus a weekly Wednesday farmers’ market.
Location
Central Marin; adjacent to Mill Valley, Larkspur, and Tiburon
Schools
Neil Cummins Elementary, Redwood High, plus Lycée Français and Marin Country Day
Market
Median home price ~$1.9M; steady appreciation
Lifestyle
Ring Mountain Preserve, Shorebird Marsh, walkable shopping
Life in Corte Madera
Corte Madera residents enjoy walkable access to The Village at Corte Madera and Corte Madera Town Center, home to retailers like Nordstrom, Apple, and Williams Sonoma alongside local favorites like Blue Barn, Flores, and Il Fornaio. The 31-acre Shorebird Marsh wildlife preserve offers birdwatching, while Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve provides panoramic Bay views and hiking trails. A Wednesday farmers’ market runs year-round in the Town Center courtyard.
Schools & Education
Corte Madera is served by the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, with Neil Cummins Elementary and Hall Middle School. High school students attend Redwood High School. The town is also home to several notable private schools including Lycée Français de San Francisco, Marin Montessori, and Marin Country Day School.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shopping is available in Corte Madera?
Corte Madera is one of Marin’s primary shopping destinations, home to The Village at Corte Madera (Nordstrom, Apple, RH Marin, Williams Sonoma) and Corte Madera Town Center, an open-air center with restaurants, boutiques, and a weekly Wednesday farmers’ market.
How does Corte Madera compare to other Marin communities?
Corte Madera offers the most centrally located living in Marin with excellent schools, walkable shopping, and easy Highway 101 access, at a median price of approximately $1.9 million — more accessible than neighboring Mill Valley or Tiburon while maintaining the same quality of life.
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