$2,225,008Average Value$918Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Madrone Canyon has Redwood trees on every street
Madrone Canyon is known for its 100-foot-tall Redwood trees. They line the streets and shade the area, often making it 10 degrees cooler than the rest of Larkspur. “People travel from all over the world to see the redwoods, so to live among them is what it’s all about,” says Garrett Burdick, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who’s sold homes in the neighborhood. Some redwoods even grow in the middle of the street, and the neighborhood feels like it was built around these trees rather than the other way around. Part neighborhood, part Redwood grove, there are hidden hiking trails throughout Madrone Canyon, and downtown Larkspur is less than a mile away.
It's common to see homes with a large variety in architecture and color in Madrone Canyon.
Children play in a tree trunk as hikers pass by at Dawn Falls Trailhead.
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Madrone Canyon feels like a national park
The Dawn Falls Trailhead is at the end of Madrone Avenue, the neighborhood’s main street. The 1.5-mile trail winds through a Redwood Forest and leads to Dawn Falls, a small waterfall. “Madrone Canyon is like living in a national park,” says Keith Offord, a Realtor with Ross Valley Real Estate who’s sold homes in the area. Mount Tamalpais, which has mountain biking and hiking trails, is also accessible via this route. Dolliver Park is in a grove of Redwood trees at the neighborhood's entrance. It has a fenced-in playground and picnic tables.
The Dawn Falls Trailhead is a great place to explore the forest and Larkspur Creek.
Larkspur bike path offers relaxing afternoon walks to residents in Madrone Canyon.
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Larkspur homes among the redwood trees
Madrone Canyon’s streets and homes are among the neighborhood’s Redwood trees. A-frame and brown-shingle contemporary homes are common; most were built into the neighborhood’s hills in the 1960s. Some homes have long driveways, and others have garages; many have staircases that lead from the street to the front door. Three- and four-bedroom homes in Madrone Canyon sell for between $1.7 million and $2.8 million, and some properties with four or more bedrooms can sell for up to $4.5 million.
Madrone Canyon offers a luxurious and nature filled lifestyle.
Streets in Madrone Canyon are known for their the shady foliage that protects them from heat on hot summer days.
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Shopping and dining along Magnolia Avenue
Downtown Larkspur is about 1 mile from Madrone Canyon. This walkable area is home to a variety of restaurants and shops, mostly located along Magnolia Avenue. Equator Coffee is a popular café that’s less than a mile from most homes in Madrone Canyon. It bustles from open until close and has an outdoor seating area. Picco, an Italian restaurant down the street from Equator Coffee, has a lively bar scene and plenty of outdoor seating. Clothing stores like Pavilion and margaux are also located along Magnolia Avenue, along with The Lark Theater. Safeway is the nearest grocery store, about 2 miles east.
Shake Shack has delicious and inexpensive burgers in Madrone Canyon.
The Shack offers delicious local ice cream in Madrone Canyon.
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Larkspur Public Schools
The area is served by Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, which has an A-minus rating on Niche. Neil Cummins Elementary School and Hall Middle School have A ratings. Redwood High School has an A-plus rating and offers after-school activities like film club, ski club and fly-fishing club.
Redwood High School is one of the country's top performing high schools.
Hall Middle School is a California Gold Ribbon School and a School to Watch.
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Getting around Larkspur
U.S. Route 101 is 2.5 miles east and leads 16 miles south to San Francisco, about a 35-minute drive. The San Francisco International Airport is about 30 miles south, and Larkspur’s SMART rail station, which leads south to San Francisco and north to Santa Rosa, is about 3 miles north. Larkspur is full of bike lanes, and it’s common to see residents of Madrone Canyon using them throughout the day.
The Larkspur Ferry Terminal offers convenient transportation for residents in Madrone Canyon.
There are numerous bus stops in Madrone Canyon that make it easy to travel throughout Larkspur.
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Parks in this Area
Dawn Falls Trailhead
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
50 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Madrone Canyon
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Madrone Canyon, Larkspur sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Madrone Canyon, Larkspur over the last 12 months is $2,073,750, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
599
Median Age
50
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$204,762
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$201,512
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
79.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
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®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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