$2,784,976Average Value$1,777Average Price per Sq Ft
Luxury homes nestled in the forested hills above Downtown Larkspur
The Loop is a tiny Larkspur neighborhood perched in the forested hills above the city’s cozy, rustic downtown district. Its homes are tucked away along twisty, single-lane country roads with views of the surrounding Marin County hills and mountains. Residents have enviable access to the county’s rugged trail networks, sprawling regional parks and to the downtown district’s mom-and-pop shops and restaurants. “You’ve got excellent schools, lots of hiking and biking trails and you’ve got Larkspur’s historic little downtown. It’s all mom-and-pop shops and old buildings with tons of character,” says Realtor Lynnette Kling of Coldwell Banker Realty, a longtime Marin County resident.
The Loop in Larkspur offers a charming blend of homes and tree-lined streets.
Downtown Larkspur offers a perfect mix of history, dining, and shopping.
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Homes surrounded by leafy trees with views of Marin County countryside
The neighborhood features an eclectic mix of homes, from midcentury ranches to luxury contemporary properties. Many have tall glass windows and back porches that offer residents bucolic views of the surrounding woodlands and hillsides. Lots are heavily woods with plenty of space, shade and privacy from other residences. The roads are narrow and typically free of through-traffic. Home prices range from $2 million to $5 million, although there are some high-priced luxury homes that sell for upwards of $10 million.
Sleek modern homes sit perched in the hills of The Loop in Larkspur.
Nestled in the hills, homes in The Loop offer stunning views of Larkspur.
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Hike across the hills and valleys of central Marin
The Loop is surrounded by mountainous terrain and backs up to King Mountain Preserve and Baltimore Canyon Preserve. These sprawling forests can be accessed via trailheads that start at the dead-end of several neighborhood streets. Trails twist and turn through hills and valleys studded with towering oaks, shrubs and even some redwood trees. Mount Tamalpais, also known as “Mount Tam,” is the tallest point in Marin County. Avid hikers can make the trek all the way from the neighborhood to its peak, about 10 miles away.
At 82, every step on King Mountain Preserve’s trails is a testament to endurance.
Scenic trails wind through the serene landscapes of King Mountain Preserve.
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Redwood High is three-time winner of the California Distinguished School award
Students can attend some of the Bay Area’s top-rated schools, including Redwood High School, which earns an A-plus rating from Niche. The high school is a three-time recipient of the California Distinguished Schools Award. Students also attend Neil Cummins Elementary School and Hall Middle School, both of which earn A ratings. “I’ve had many clients who move to Larkspur specifically for the public schools. They’re very good, very highly rated,” Kling says.
Redwood high school is a California distinguished school.
Neil Cumins Elementary School is an award-winning public school of approximately 470 students.
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Getting around the Bay Area, from Larkspur to San Francisco
The Loop is less than 2 miles from State Route 101, a major commuter corridor that offers a direct route to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. Those who prefer to travel by rail can hop aboard the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train, which runs from Larkspur all the way to Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County Airport. The Marin Health Medical Center, just a few miles away, is a long-running community hospital that’s been serving the region since 1952.
The Golden Gate Bridge stretches across the bay, linking San Francisco and Marin.
Curving through the hills, The Loop’s roads reveal stunning landscapes.
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Take a walk through cozy Downtown Larkspur
Larkspur’s sleepy downtown district where locals will find cozy cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and boutique shops in a festive, small-town atmosphere. It’s also home to The Lark, an historic art deco movie theater. “Most of the businesses are locally owned. There’s all sorts of unique shops, little cafes and restaurants. It’s very ‘Norman Rockwell,’” Kling says. For everything else, it’s about 2 miles to the Village at Corte Madera and Town Center Corte Madera. These outdoor shopping malls have a wide range of upscale apparel shops, department stores, restaurants and grocers like Safeway and Trader Joe’s.
Classic architecture and vibrant storefronts define downtown Larkspur.
Take a walk through downtown Larkspur and enjoy its historic charm.
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Lower-than-average crime rates in a safe Bay Area county
The neighborhood gets a crime score of 3-out-of-10, putting it slightly better than the national average of 4-out-of-10. Larkspur is known for its safe streets, as is Marin County as a whole.
From The Loop, panoramic vistas stretch across Marin and beyond.
Keeping Larkspur, Corte Madera, and San Anselmo safe—Central Marin Police in action.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Dawn Falls Trailhead
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
49 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
The Loop
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Loop Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Loop, Larkspur sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in The Loop, Larkspur over the last 12 months is $5,200,000, up 107% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Unique building in the heart of downtown Larkspur. Street to street lot to Magnolia Ave at entrance to Madrone Canyon and across street from Dolliver Park. Historically high occupancy, strong rent roll, low vacancy with irreplaceable location.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
382
Median Age
52
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,749
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$159,437
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
72%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.9%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
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®
47/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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