Why Live in Madrone Canyon
Madrone Canyon in Larkspur is a neighborhood characterized by its Redwood trees and 1960s A-frame and brown-shingle contemporary homes. Many residences feature long driveways, garages, and staircases leading from the street to the front door. The area is known for its natural beauty, with the Dawn Falls Trailhead at the end of Madrone Avenue offering a 1.5-mile hike through a Redwood forest to a small waterfall. Dolliver Park, located at the neighborhood's entrance, provides a fenced-in playground and picnic tables. Downtown Larkspur, about 1 mile away, features a variety of restaurants and shops along Magnolia Avenue, including Equator Coffee and the Italian restaurant Picco. The nearest grocery store, Safeway, is 2 miles east. U.S. Route 101 is 2.5 miles away, providing a 35-minute drive to San Francisco, while the San Francisco International Airport is 30 miles south. The SMART rail station, 3 miles north, offers routes to San Francisco and Santa Rosa. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, with Neil Cummins Elementary, Hall Middle School, and Redwood High School all receiving high marks. Madrone Canyon is safer than the national average, making it a desirable place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madrone Canyon a good place to live?
Madrone Canyon is a good place to live. Madrone Canyon is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Madrone Canyon has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 50. The average household income is $201,512 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 79.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Madrone Canyon are home owners, with 33.2% of residents renting and 66.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Madrone Canyon can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Madrone Canyon neighborhood guide.
Is Madrone Canyon, CA a safe neighborhood?
Madrone Canyon, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Madrone Canyon?
The median home price in Madrone Canyon is $1,695,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $339,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $8,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $368K a year to afford the median home price in Madrone Canyon. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Madrone Canyon is $202K.
What are the best public schools in Madrone Canyon?
The best public schools that serve Madrone Canyon are:
What are the best private schools in Madrone Canyon?
The best private schools that serve Madrone Canyon are:
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Are home prices dropping in Madrone Canyon?
Yes, home prices in Madrone Canyon are down 21% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Madrone Canyon, CA
On average, homes in Madrone Canyon, Larkspur sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Madrone Canyon, Larkspur over the last 12 months is $1,537,500, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,537,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,695,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$902
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$1,695,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
