Creekside neighborhood offers waterfront living and a small-town feel
The Creekside neighborhood is located between the wide Corte Madera Creek and Larkspur's historic downtown. The mild climate brings people out year-round for water recreation, hiking and sports activities, as well as downtown diversions. “When I moved here, I thought of downtown like the one in 'Back to the Future' with Michael J. Fox,” says Patti Cohn, a Realtor with Compass who lives in Larkspur and has been a top producer for decades. “It’s just such a sweet town, and it’s kind of a dream to have a small town close to a world-class city. It checks all the boxes. Some of the neighborhood's homes are on the water and those are very desirable, and with us having the best inland coastal weather, this really is the California dream.”
The Creekside neighborhood is surrounded with opportunity including Corte Madera Creek, Greenbrae shopping, downtown Larkspur and trails up Mount Tamalpais.
The Lark Theatre in Creekside is a destination and an icon for the community giving it historic main street charm.
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Community green space and small boats dotting Corte Madera Creek
The Corte Madera Creek is filled with Chinook salmon and protected steelhead trout, and it's popular for kayaking, fishing and rowing. “You see Marin Rowing Company boats out there,” says Cohn. “It’s delightful to see them and hear them go by.” A finger of the creek extends into the middle of the neighborhood, giving most Creekside residents water access. Other recreational areas in the neighborhood include the large Piper Park, which has soccer, tennis and volleyball facilities, plus a dog park. Mt. Tam Racquet Club is located within the neighborhood. Greenway trails provide paved pathways for hiking, dog walking and biking. Just across the creek in Greenbrae, Hal Brown Park is a 27-acre expanse with trails along the creek and views of Mount Tam. The park also has a playground, a labyrinth and a community amphitheater.
Jog around Hal Brown Park in Creekside to start your day right.
Creekside residents enjoy sports like rowing from private docks and to the Marin Rowing Association.
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Waterfront homes and entry-level condos at Larkspur Isle
Single-family homes range from about $1 million to $3 million. Older cottages, some built as far back as the 1920s, line the creek and are on the lower end of the price range. Many have docks and are elevated on stilts to manage the tidal levels of the water. Newer 1990s contemporary homes are not directly on the water but are larger, with over 2,000 square feet of living space and front-facing two-car garages. Most of these homes are in cul-de-sacs, and the yards are well-tended. These homes are more expensive. The Larkspur Isle condos were built in 1973, and prices range from $400,000 to $650,000. One-bedroom condos are on the lower end of the range, while the most expensive have two bedrooms, vaulted ceilings and water views. “This condo complex is another thing that drives people here,” says Cohn. “You can get a two-bedroom for $650,000, and that for Marin County is entry-level. There are no rental restrictions right now, so you can rent them, but some people are using them as second homes.”
The Creekside neighborhood includes custom homes on the waterfront adding charm to the landscape.
Creekside offers many condominium dwellings with amenities that unite the community.
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Historic downtown Larkspur headlines shopping and dining options
While there are no restaurants or shops in Creekside itself, Larkspur's historic downtown commercial district starts a block down Magnolia Avenue. The Art Deco-style Lark Theater presents movies, operas and unique events like spoken word performances. From there, Victorian buildings line both sides of the street. Sidewalks are wide enough for strolling along coffee shops, art galleries, boutiques and burger joints. Favorite spots include Left Bank Brasserie, a French restaurant with a huge stone fireplace and sidewalk seating, and Restaurant Picco, which serves Italian dishes with California ingredients. There are also shopping plazas two miles away in Corte Madera. A Safeway grocery store is located there, along with brand-name boutiques, department stores like Nordstrom and Macy’s and a range of casual and fine dining restaurants.
Left Bank Brasserie offers a mediterranean dining experience to Creekside locals within walking distance.
Creekside residents walk across the bridge to Bon Air shops and eateries to meet with friends.
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Top-ranked schools include Redwood High, with A-plus rating
Students can attend Neil Cummins Elementary School and continue at Hall Middle School, both rated A by Niche. Redwood High School is rated A-plus. Redwood High School has received numerous California Distinguished School awards for performance, as well as national recognition from the College Board.
Hall Middle School is a California Gold Ribbon School and a school to watch.
Redwood High School is a public secondary school located in the city of Larkspur.
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Highway 101 and the Larkspur Ferry connect to San Francisco
Creekside is 1 mile from Highway 101, which connects to San Francisco, 16 miles south over the Golden Gate Bridge. The San Francisco International Airport is 29 miles south. The Larkspur Ferry is an alternate route to San Francisco, with a 35-minute trip departing throughout the day on weekdays and limited service on weekends. Interstate 580 is three miles north of Larkspur, and it connects to Richmond across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Marin County public buses stop on Doherty Drive in Creekside, connecting to the Town Center Corte Madera Shopping Center and to MarinHealth Medical Center, which is 1 mile north of Larkspur.
Creekside commuters traverse the San Francisco Bay from the Larkspur Ferry terminal.
Creekside residents receive health care at Marin Health Medical Center.
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Parks in this Area
Hal Brown Park at Creekside
Piper Park
Dawn Falls Trailhead
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
49 min drive
Bus
Doherty Dr & Larkspur Plaza Dr
Bus
Doherty Dr & Hall Middle School
Bus
Redwood High & Doherty Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Creekside
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
275
Median Year Built
1973
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,003
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,337
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
958
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
766
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
691
Median Age
57
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
37%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,375
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$169,582
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
78.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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