Sleepy Hollow
Neighborhood Reviews
Homes provide views of surrounding greenery
In their serene hillside setting, the stylish midcentury modern homes with floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed beams and open floor plans command sales in the $1 million to $4.5 million price range. Modest ranch-style homes in the area tend to be less expensive while boasting beautiful views and natural style. At the top of the market, however, villa-like homes with in-ground pools, gated entrances and majestic views of Mount Tam stun visitors and residents.
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Microclimate and Memorial Park
Real estate experts and locals also cite the nature hiking trails throughout the hills as one of Marin County's best amenities. "It's our best-kept secret. We have our own little microclimate," said local Realtor and Marin native Lori Saia Odisio. "We get great weather out in these areas – we don't get a lot of fog off the bay." Sleepy Hollow neighbors San Anselmo, a quaint town with a central main street corridor and several community parks. At Memorial Park, kids play basketball and baseball on its athletic courts and fields. Youth also come to the park on wheels to ride the ramps and flip over obstacles at the skatepark.
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Holiday celebrations year round
Music fills the air during the summer as the city closes its main street and invites bands and artists to perform for the Live on the Avenue Music Series. The town hosts other community events throughout the year, including an annual holiday tree lighting, an Easter egg hunt in the spring and a Halloween party where merchants, the local firehouse and volunteers hand out candy to costumed trick-or-treaters.Memorial Park and Cucina SA
There's a tight-knit closeness to Sleepy Hollow, San Anselmo and Fairfax, as neighbors and friends frequently gather for street festivals, parties, dinners and youth sports events. The kitchen at Cucina SA, established in 1998, produces flavorful southern Italian dishes. The dinner menu covers multiple courses and includes a variety of pasta and wood-fired pizzas. Up the street from the community library in San Anselmo, visitors shop for new threads and home goods at retailers like Kismet Clothing Boutique, Curate Studio and SeeSaw Children's Consignment before stopping for a latte at Marin Coffee Roasters or a sweet treat at Flour Craft Bakery. For grocery trips, folks visit Safeway in the Red Hill Shopping Center, a small commercial center next to Memorial Park.
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Sleepy Hollow mansion now private school
The Dominican Order of the Catholic Church purchased the Sleepy Hollow mansion in 1966 after most of it burned down. The church restored the building to create the San Domenico School, a private co-ed, K-12 school. Neighborhood students can also attend Hidden Valley Elementary, which Niche gives an A. Students can go to White Hill Middle School and Archie Williams High School from there. Niche gives the White Hill an A-minus and Williams, formerly known as Sir Francis Drake High School, an A.
Bus stops and Highway 101
The community is a short drive from downtown San Rafael and Highway 101, connecting North Bay to San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge. Folks can also board Martin Transit system buses in San Anselmo and Fairfax to shuttle around the Bay Area.
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Christopher Suarez
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Eli Tye
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andy Falk
Andy Falk
Coldwell Banker Realty
(628) 240-0187
62 Total Sales
1 in Sleepy Hollow
$1,050,000 Price
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Julie Widergren
Julie Widergren
Coldwell Banker Realty
(707) 665-1664
57 Total Sales
1 in Sleepy Hollow
$1,299,000 Price
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Keith Offord
Keith Offord
Ross Valley Real Estate
(628) 336-1358
74 Total Sales
2 in Sleepy Hollow
$1.3M - $1.5M Price Range
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Lynnette Kling
Lynnette Kling
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(628) 288-4822
64 Total Sales
1 in Sleepy Hollow
$1,858,222 Price
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Robert Craig
Robert Craig
Responds QuicklyCompass
(628) 288-7427
29 Total Sales
2 in Sleepy Hollow
$2,025,000 Price Range
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Kevin C. Brown
Kevin C. Brown
Responds QuicklyBetter Homes Realty
(510) 906-8632
17 Total Sales
1 in Sleepy Hollow
$3,515,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
San Anselmo Memorial Park
Sorich Ranch Park
Freitas Park
Terra Linda-Sleepy Hollow Divide Northern Preserve
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/12/2014
Niche Review
While there is little to no diversity, the people are nice and active.
6/12/2014
Niche Review
Although petty thefts occur, this area is very safe and the police are on top of it.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sleepy Hollow | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sleepy Hollow Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sleepy Hollow, Fairfax sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sleepy Hollow, Fairfax over the last 12 months is $278,000, down 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$747,500
Median Sale Price
$278,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$372,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$309,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-44%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$488
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,075
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,561
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,367
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,988
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,842
Median Age
51
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$190,475
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$201,136
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
73.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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