Larkspur Homes For Sale
Larkspur is one of central Marin County's most complete communities — a city with a genuinely walkable downtown on Magnolia Avenue, the Larkspur Ferry terminal providing service to San Francisco, Redwood High School located within the city itself, and Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve's redwood trails accessible from the western neighborhoods. It sits in the Ross Valley corridor between Corte Madera and Kentfield, with Corte Madera Creek running along its eastern edge toward San Francisco Bay. For buyers who want a Marin community with real walkable infrastructure — downtown, schools, open space, and transit all within the city rather than requiring a drive to access — Larkspur consistently delivers.
Larkspur Homes
Downtown Larkspur — Magnolia Avenue
Magnolia Avenue is one of the most beloved commercial streets in Marin County — a low-rise streetscape of independent restaurants, wine bars, cafes, and boutiques that has preserved its character through decades of Bay Area retail upheaval. The street is walkable, lined with mature trees, and anchored by businesses that have become community institutions. The weekly farmers market, outdoor dining that extends through most of the year in Marin's mild climate, and the pedestrian-friendly scale all contribute to a downtown that functions as a genuine social center rather than a service corridor. For buyers who have spent time on Magnolia Avenue and decided they want to live within walking distance, the decision is often made.
The Homes of Larkspur
Larkspur's residential stock spans from Victorian-era homes in the oldest downtown neighborhoods to mid-century ranch homes on the flatland streets to hillside contemporaries with mountain and Bay views on the upper residential streets. The downtown and lower-flatland neighborhoods have the densest concentration of period homes and the strongest walkability to Magnolia Avenue. The western hillside neighborhoods — approaching Baltimore Canyon — trade downtown walkability for redwood forest proximity and the canyon character that the preserve's trailheads provide.
Single-family homes typically sell in the $1,400,000–$2,500,000 range. Condominiums and townhomes run $700,000–$1,200,000 — see the Corte Madera / Larkspur Condos page for dedicated condo inventory.
Redwood High School
Redwood High School — located on Larkspur's northern edge, in the Tamalpais Union High School District — is consistently ranked among California's top comprehensive public high schools. Strong academics, competitive athletics, exceptional arts programs, and a student culture that reflects Marin County's engaged and invested parent community make it one of the state's most admired public schools. Its location within Larkspur is a significant residential asset: many students can walk or bike to school from central Larkspur addresses, and the high school's community presence adds to the neighborhood's character rather than existing as a separate institution.
Baltimore Canyon Open Space
Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve rises from Larkspur's western residential edge, with trailheads accessible directly from neighborhood streets. The canyon's redwood forest — accessible within a 5-minute walk from the western hillside neighborhoods — provides the kind of immediate nature access that most Bay Area residents require a drive to reach. The preserve connects to the Marin County open space network and the Mount Tamalpais watershed lands, extending the accessible trail system well beyond the canyon itself.
The Larkspur Ferry
The Larkspur Ferry terminal at the eastern edge of the city provides Golden Gate Ferry service to San Francisco's Ferry Building in approximately 50–60 minutes. It is the highest-capacity Marin ferry terminal, with ample commuter parking and service that extends to central and North Marin residents beyond Larkspur itself. For Larkspur residents, the ferry provides a car-free San Francisco commute option — a meaningful quality-of-life asset in a county with no BART service.
Nearby Communities
Corte Madera to the south is the closest neighbor, with overlapping schools and the Town Center retail anchor. Kentfield to the west is Larkspur's most prestigious adjacent community. Greenbrae to the northeast provides marina access and the Bon Air corridor. San Anselmo further west offers the inland valley character.
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