Madeline Schaider Real Estate

New Listing at 141 Hill Path, Corte Madera!

Fabulous contemporary Craftsman remodeled w/ a great floor plan to accommodate the Marin life style. This completely modernized home sits on a close to 10,000 SF lot w level areas, bluestone pathways & patios, lush landscaping w oak, maple, plum & redwood trees, outdoor entertaining areas, hot tub & stunning panoramic bay & hill views. Enter the front door through a charming porch to the open DR, kit & LR. Chef's kit w soapstone & quartz countertops, cherry cabinets, island w seating, stainless appliances, induction stovetop, brass finishes. LR w fireplace & deck to enjoy stunning water & hill views. Family room off LR + two additional BR's both w/ ensuite BA's. Primary BA brand new. Downstairs w high ceilings & lots of windows, lg family/media room opening up to the backyard & hot tub, 3 additional BR's, 1.5 BA's, a laundry room, mechanical room & two lg. storage closets. Gorgeous upgraded detached bonus room w high ceilings, windows-ideal for exercise, art, music studio, home office.
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Location Information
County: Marin
MLS Area: Corte Madera
Cross Street: Redwood
Latitude: 0
Longitude: 0
Subdivision: Christmas Tree Hill
Directions: Go to 530 Redwood and park on parking deck. Pls Do not use GPS. Take 101 to W on Tamalpais, cross CM Ave to Redwood at entrance of Christmas Tree Hill. Legal address is 141 Hill Path.
Interior Features
Total Rooms: 0
Rooms: Bonus Room, Den/Study, Entertainment/Media, Office, Storage, Studio, Workshop
1/2 Baths: 1
Other Bathrooms Description: Remodeled, Shower and Tub, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tile
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Family Room Description: Deck Attached
Living Room Description: Deck Attached, Fireplace(s)
Kitchen Description: Breakfast Area, Cntr Stone Composite, Cntr Stone Slab, Dishwasher Incl., Disposal Incl, Double Oven Incl., Electric Range Incl., Ice Maker Incl, Island, Microwave Incl., Pantry, Refrigerator Incl., Remodeled, Skylight(s)
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Heat, Fireplace(s)
Floors: Hardwood, Slate, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, W/W Carpet
Laundry: Dryer Incl., In Laundry Room, Washer Incl
Exterior Features
Style: Contemporary, Craftsman
Stories: 2 Story
Is New Construction: No
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition
Septic or Sewer: Sewer Public
Water: Water District
Utilities: Gas Water Heater, Internet Available, PG&E
Parking Description: 4 Car, Detached, 4 Spaces, Uncovered, Deck(s), Assigned
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 0
Yard: Deck(s), Dog Run, Enclosed Patio(s), Garden, Landscaped- Front, Landscaped- Misc., Patio(s), Sprink-Automatic
Fencing: Complete, Wood Board
Has a Pool: No
Lot Description: Level, Downslope, Corner, Private
Lot Acres: 0.22
Lot Sq. Ft.: 9, 583
Outdoor: Workshop
Energy Features: Dual Pane Windows
View Description: Bay, City, Hills, Lights, Panoramic, Ridge, Water, Other
School
School District: Larkspur | Corte Madera
Elementary School: Neil Cummins - call District
Jr. High School: Hall
High School: Redwood High School
Additional Information
New Construction/Resale: Resale
Attached/Detached: Detached
Sale/Lease-Rent: Sale
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1920
Status: Active
HOA Fee: 0
Miscellaneous: Deck(s), Formal Entry, Intercom, Skylight(s), Storage Area, Window Covers Incl.
Probate Sale: No

MADELINE SCHAIDER VOTED BEST IN MARIN!
February 24, 2020 by Madeline Schaider

The Marin Independent Journal just announced that Madeline Schaider was selected as the Best Realtor in Marin for 2020 and Madeline Schaider Real Estate as the Best Real Estate Office. Madeline took the prize over larger companies: Golden Gate Sotheby’s, Compass, Coldwell Banker, Vanguard, and Zephr.

Reader's Choice Awards 2020 from the Marin Independent Journal
Click and see page 53 of “the Best.”

The Marin Readers’ Choice award recognized Madeline’s effectiveness and dedication to her clients for 31 years.

Thanks!
We owe this recognition to our many clients and friends who believe in us. Thanks to all!

What it takes to be an exceptional Realtor in Marin
This explains our exceptional and consistent success:

Your confidence and referrals.
Listening to our clients and putting their needs first.
Patience and encouragement.
Responding quickly to every request and situation.
Understanding neighborhoods and homes throughout Marin.
Optimizing value for sellers and buyers.
Providing free expert recommendations to buyers and sellers on the condition of every home and the potential for improvements.
A coordinated team to serve our clients.
Staying ahead of the market through connections with the best real estate agents in Marin.
Having the trust and confidence of the real estate community. They know that we are reliable and honest, and that we will close every purchase as easily as possible.
Providing information and support to every one of our homeowners for many years.
Supplying a carefully selected and evolving group of service providers to get every job done for you at the best price.
Thorough Internet marketing including a long establish and popular website at livinginmarin.com.
Top-seller in Marin for over 30 years.
Small is effective
Madeline Schaider Real Estate operates efficiently and quickly with a small team: Madeline, Alan, and Robert, our structural and design consultant. We each know about every client, and we combine our 3×30 years of experience for your benefit.

What a large company can provide
Occasionally sellers ask if we can match what larger companies provide for them. The answer is simple. The success of your home sale or purchase depends on the agent you choose rather than the company.

We have access to the same information that is available to all agents in Marin, through the Multiple Listing Service, Top Agent and Marin Platinum networks, Aalto for off-market and pre-market listings, and personal networking.

Large real estate brokerages may provide these items:

Expensive magazine ads. Because of timing and limited accessibly, these ads help build name recognition for the company and may attract some sellers, but they do little to sell your home. Print media are out; internet marketing is in.
Many large offices. These again help the brokerage increase name recognition but they do not help you. If you look into most offices, they are usually empty except for a receptionist.
Connections to high-end buyers. If you are selling a high-end home–maybe $8M or more (only about 20 out of 5,638 homes sold in the last two years)–you may be better served by agents who have sold homes in this price range. These agents may be connected to qualified buyers who are waiting for the right home. In the end, the result depends on the quality of service. If you are in this position, we can provide guidance on the best agent and company to serve you.

1 Parkview Circle in Corte Madera
1 Parkview Circle, a remodeled, end-unit townhome at Meadowcreek Station, provides peaceful and private living in a traditional floorplan. Meadowcreek is a hidden gem in Central Marin–few know it is here. It is sheltered from the busy world nearby, but unusually convenient for commuting, shopping, and easy access to excellent Larkspur-Corte Madera schools and hiking trails.

Traditional Two-Story Floorplan
The first floor has an entry foyer with tile floor, a large living room with fireplace, a separate dining room that could also serve as a family room, playroom or office, a remodeled kitchen with breakfast area, a half bath, and an attached two car garage with laundry area and storage. The living spaces open to a large south-facing deck and landscaped yard. Classic front porch and a grassy lawn in front enhance the curb appeal nor this corner home.

The upper floor includes three large bedrooms and two full baths. The main bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, double closets, vaulted ceilings and high windows that provide light and space.

Features and Upgrades
This well-maintained home received extensive upgrades in preparation for sale:

New kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, stainless steel sink, and faucet.
New hardwood flooring on the first floor.
New interior paint.
New light fixtures inside and out.
New carpeting on upper floor.
New Luxury Vinyl flooring in bathrooms.
New bathroom vessel sinks, faucets, quartz countertops, faucets, and towel bars.
Newly landscaped yard and refinished deck.
Central vacuum.
Meadowcreek HOA
The well managed and funded HOA provides building insurance, exterior building maintenance (incl. roof, siding, trim, and painting), landscaping of 20+ lush acres including a 1.6 acre central park, and management — for a monthly fee of $513. High reserves and careful planning assure the funds for future maintenance.

Meadowcreek Park, Corte Madera, CA

Central Meadowcreek Park

Convenience
Meadowcreek Station is at the Tamalpais Drive/Paradise Drive exit from Highway 101. You are minutes from the Larkspur Ferry Terminal, the Richmond Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge. If you commute north in the evening, this is the last exit before traffic congestion begins.

At Meadowcreek, you are a 12 minute walk to the Paradise Shopping Center and Nugget Market.
The Village ant Town Center shopping centers are a 5-7minute drive away.
The Cove Elementary School is a 25 minute walk or 5 minute drive.
The Golden Gate larkspur Ferry Terminal id a 12 minute drive or 14 minutes by bicycle.
The drive across the Golden Gate Bridge takes 16 minutes.
Background of Meadowcreek Station
Meadowcreek Station was built in 1987-90 in a meadow at the foot of Ring Mountain Nature Preserve. It comprises 148 town homes and condos, plus acres of well-manicured park and gardens. Designed by the well-known architectural firm of William Turnbull, the homes at Meadowcreek are known for innovate design and creative and efficient use of space. Turnbull was acclaimed for his homes and condos at Sea Ranch on the Northern California coast. There are no other townhouses in Marin to compare.

Meadowcreek town homes, Corte Madera, CA

Meadowcreek town homes

Back to Nature
Meadowcreek is at the base of the Ring Mountain Nature Preserve which provides a variety of hiking trails and 360-degree views of the Bay area, including San Francisco. A short walk to the north and east is the San Francisco Bay with walking trails for your enjoyment of the water, marshes, and bird life.

The Upper San Clemente Creek flows along the eastern border of Meadowcreek. This creek connects the Ring Mountain watershed with the San Francisco Bay. This tidal creek is home to ducks that raise their chicks in the spring, white Egrets, and Blue Herons. Occasionally, you may see a tortoise or sea otter navigating this gentle creek.

Discover Corte Madera and Meadowcreek Station
Visit our Corte Madera page to lean about living in Corte Madera. Madeline Schaider Real Estate has served Corte Madera homeowners for over 30 years.

Property Details
Price: $1,195,000
Address: 1 Parkview Circle
City: Corte Madera
State: CA
Zip: 94925
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Square Feet: 1,742
Garage: 2-car attached
Year Built: 1988
Status: Active

Saving the Oak Trees of Marin County
Vintage oak trees are dramatic and beautiful complements to many Marin County homes. Millions of these trees, plus California bay, Douglas fir, and redwoods are under attack and have been killed by Sudden Oak Death (SOD).I found in the the Marin Independent Journal (Saving oak trees from SOD) a hopeful cure and preventative for your trees. The method, proposed by William Binzen of Woodacre, is simple, inexpensive, and non-toxic. There are two steps:

Spray the bottom 6 feet of the tree with a phosphate fertilizer. This is a standard part of all garden fertilizers.
Apply calcium, lime, ground oyster shells, etc to the soil around the tree to lower the pH of the soil.
Carry out this procedure twice a year for compromised trees or once a year to protect healthy trees. For a longer discussion of why and hoe, see this article from the Marin IJ: Saving oak trees from SOD.