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Corte Madera is a community of approximately 9,425 residents tucked away in the green Marin countryside. The town extends from San Francisco Bay on the east side of Highway 101 to Mt. Tamalpais on the west. Since 1916, Corte Madera has occupied an area of four square miles of land, plus surrounding water tidelands. This small town is an easy 12 mile commute to San Francisco, but typifies the relaxed outdoor lifestyle of Marin with its pleasant climate, bordering wetlands, and lush open space. The Corte Madera community boasts a strong commitment to preserving the area's wildlife and habitat at the Corte Madera Reserve Sanctuary for Migrating Birds, the Shorebird Marsh Wildlife Habitat, and The Ring Mountain Preserve. With a beautiful view of Mt. Tamalpais, this town is within hiking, biking and driving distance of some of the most beautiful vistas in the western U.S. Corte Madera illustrates the wonderful Marin County blend of nature along with all the amenities of city living.
Less hilly than nearby Mill Valley, Corte Madera straddles Highway 101 and stretches east to the Bay. Well-known throughout the county as a shopper's mecca, this bedroom community enjoys superb amenities made possible by the sales tax on retail goods.
The town claims the largest shopping plaza in the county-The Village at Corte Madera-home to upscale retailers like Nordstrom and Macy's in addition to 90 other specialty shops and stores. Just across the freeway is the Town Center, adding about 60 more shops, services, and restaurants.
Once heavily wooded land, Corte Madera provided the lumber for the construction of San Francisco's Presidio. The very name of the city is translated as "cut wood." With the exception of a few hills, the quiet and attractive neighborhoods sprawl over relatively flat terrain.
Larkspur and Corte Madera are often called the "twin cities," sharing schools and the benefit of the high academic rankings they consistently earn. Most of the well-kept homes were built from the 1950s to the '70s, reflecting popular architectural styles of the time. |
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| Chamber of Commerce |
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Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce
129 Corte Madera Town Center Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.924.0441
Provides services to the businesses of Corte Madera. |
| Demographics |
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Corte Madera Demographics
Population (2000): 9,100
Median resident age: 41
Average household income (2000): $86,800
Mean home price (2005): $1,045,367
Mean Condominium/Townhouse Sales Price (2005): $590,417
Number of units sold (2005): 30 |
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Town of Corte Madera
300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.927.5050
Council meets first and third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m |
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.7331 |
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| Fire Stations |
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Corte Madera Fire Department
342 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.927.5077 |
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Twin Cities Police Department
250 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.927.5150 |
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Marin County Sheriff's Office
3501 Civic Center Drive, #145 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.7250 or 911
Responsible for patrol services, prevention of crime and apprehension of criminals in unincorporated areas, and investigates criminal activity. It provides Mutual Aid support to local law enforcement and processes civil writs; serves court warrants. |
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Marin Sheriff's Office & Emergency Services
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 266 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6584
Preparing for Earthquakes, Floods, Fires, Landslides, Volcanoes; Children and special populations; Pets and other animals; Securing furniture and bolting foundations; and more. |
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Corte Madera Library
707 Meadowsweet Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.924.4844 |
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Corte Madera/Larkspur Mothers' Club
P.O. Box 823 Corte Madera, CA 94977
Telephone: 415.451.7234 |
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Corte Madera Town Band
32 Madera Boulevard Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.460.6570 |
Corte Madera Farmers' Market
Corte Madera Town Center Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.382.7846
Wednesdays 12:00PM - 5PM |
Corte Madera Parks & Recreation
300 Tamalpais Drive P.O. Box 159 Corte Madera, CA 94976
Telephone: 415.927.5072 |
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Golden Gate Center for Spiritual Living
101 Casa Buena Drive, Suite B Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.924.1494
The Golden Gate Center for Spiritual Living is a lively and loving community which holds Sunday services at 10:00am at the Corte Madera Recreation Center. |
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Hillside Church of Marin
5461 Paradise Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.924.2297 |
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Marin Lutheran Church
649 Meadowsweet Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.924.3782 |
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Lycee Francais International
Golden Mind Passage Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.924.1737
More than 200 students follow the French curriculum at the Corte Madera campus and enjoy large classrooms, playgrounds and a gymnasium.
200 students; PK-5 330; Private |
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Marin Country Day
Paradise Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.927.5900
An independent K-8 coed day school enrolling 540 students at its 35-acre campus in the San Francisco Bay Area. The school's mission, underscored by core values of respect, responsibility and compassion, asks children to become skilled learners and ethical human beings, motivated to make a difference in the world.
540 students; K-8 5221; Private |
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Marin Montessori
5200 Paradise Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.924.5388
200 students; Grades PK - 6; Private |
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Neil Cummins Elementary
58 Mohawk Avenue Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.927.6965
An award-winning public school for kindergarten through fifth graders in the Larkspur School District
620 students; K-5; Public |
The Mountain School
50 El Camino Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.924.4661
A Waldorf-inspired preschool and kindergarten offering experienced, caring teachers in a beautiful, secure environment.
70 students; Grades PK - K; Private |
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Corte Madera Montessori
50 El Camino Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
60 students; PK-K; Private |
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Sanitary District #2 (Corte Madera)
300 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.927.5057 |
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Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste JPA
65 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael, CA 94913
Telephone: 415.485.6806 |
Marin Recycling Center
535 Jacoby St. San Rafael, CA 94501
Telephone: 415.453.1404 |
Marin Municipal Water District
220 Nellen Avenue Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone: 415.945.1455
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Comcast of North Bay |
AT&T Telephone
Telephone: 800.310.2355 |
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG & E)
Telephone: 800.743.5000 |
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Local Weather
Winter temperatures range from 41 to 60
Spring temperatures range from 45 to 70
Summer temperatures range from 52 to 83
Fall temperatures range from 50 to 72
Rainfall 55-65 days per year
Precipitation 42 inches per year |
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