Since I was born and raised in Arizona, anything remotely related to “fall” makes me happy.   I didn’t see the seasons change too much growing up!  This stunning display of fall leaves next to the brilliant blue sky made me pull over my car and snap a photo.  This photo was taken in Larkspur, just off Magnolia Avenue.  Enjoy!

This gorgeous Magnolia Tree sits along Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, just across from Marin Primary School. The tree is in stunning full bloom right now! The story I have been told is that a dentist lived in the home and in lieu of payment, a gardener client planted the tree. It may have originally been two magnolia trees together.

If you know the real story about this Larkspur beauty, I would love to hear it!

~Ginger

Larkspur Home Sales Year to Date

• 34 Diane Lane $628,000
• 60 Diane Lane $775,000
• 135 Tulane Drive $975,000
• 362 Madrone Ave $1,391,000

Notice the price point of homes sold in 2010 in Larkspur.  The lower end of our real estate market continues to move, albeit slower than in the past.

Larkspur Real Estate Market Data effective as of March 1, 2010. Data provided by Bay Area Real Estate Information Services. Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email. Just register and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in.

Larkspur is nestled at the base of King Mountain, under Blithedale Ridge and Mt Tam.  It is known for its perfect weather, majestic redwood trees and beautiful magnolia trees which line Magnolia Road, Larkspur’s main thoroughfare.

I am proud to call Larkspur my home!  Happy Birthday Larkspur!

~Ginger

Image -Ginger Wilcox

I had dinner last night at King of the Roll Sushi (review to come!) in Larkspur.  While sitting at my outdoor table, I snapped this quick shot.   The historic Larkspur building is located at 550 Magnolia in Larkspur, across the bike path from the rear patio of King of the Roll sushi restaurant at Ward & Magnolia Avenue.

It was built in the early 1900′s (~1929) as the Warming Room for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Larkspur station although I have seen a picture that identifies it as the Larkspur fright shed.   The historic building has been used as a artist studio by many different artists.  It is currenty the home of Bly Osuna Designs.

I love seeing the historic roots of Marin intertwined among the day to day things in  my life.

Larkspur Real Estate Market Update

The Market Action Index answers the question: “How’s the Larkspur Real Estate Market?” By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies seller’s market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.

Larkspur Real Estate Market Data effective as of August 25, 2009. Data provided by AltosResearch and Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email. Just register and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in. Download a sample report.

Hip, hip, hurray for Marin shoppers!

Corte Madera Farmer’s Market

• When: Wednesdays, 12 noon-5pm, year-round
• Where: Corte Madera Town Center, Hway 101 & Tamalpais
• More info: shoptowncenter.com

Fairfax Farmer’s Market

• When: Wednesdays, 4pm-8pm, May-September
• Where: Bolinas Avenue Park
• More info: marinfarmersmarket.org

Larkspur Landing Farmer’s Market

• When: Saturdays, 10am-2pm, May-October
• Where: Larkspur Landing, off Sir Francis Drake near the Larkspur Ferry terminal

Novato Farmer’s Market

• When: Tuesdays, 4pm-8pm, May-September
• Where: Historic downtown Novato, Grant & Sherman
• More info: marinfarmersmarket.org

San Rafael Farmer’s Market- Civic Center

• When: Thursdays & Sundays, 8am-1pm, Year-round
• Where: Marin Civic Center, Hway 1010 & San Pedro East
• More info: marinfarmersmarket.org

San Rafael Farmer’s Market- Downtown

• When: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm, April-September
• Where: Downtown San Rafael, 4th Street between Lincoln & B Street
• More info: marinfarmersmarket.org

Sausalito Farmer’s Market

• When: Fridays, 4pm-8pm, May-October
• Where: Sausalito Ferry Landing at Bridgeway
• More info: Sausalito.org

Larkspur Real Estate Market Update

There are currently 31 homes* for sale in Larkspur, California. There are 4 homes under contract. (*single family)
Median List Price	$1,469,000
Highest Priced Home in Larkspur (single family)	$2,895,000 51 Hillcrest, Larkspur
Lowest Priced Home in Larkspur (single family)	$750,000 228 Madrone Ave, Larkspur
Asking Price per Square Foot	$642
Average Days on Market	115
Percent of Properties with Price Decrease	36%
Percent Relisted	6%
Median House Size (sq ft)	2,295
Median Lot Size	6,501-8,000 Sq. Feet
Median Number of Bedrooms	3.0
Median Number of Bathrooms	2.5
Market Action Index	15- Cold! Buyer’s Market

The Market Action Index answers the question: “How’s the Larkspur Real Estate Market?” By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies seller’s market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.

Larkspur Real Estate Market Data effective as of June 28, 2009. Data provided by AltosResearch and Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email. Just register and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in. Download a sample report.

I am so excited to see construction has finally started on the Larkspur Trader Joe’s grocery store. The Marin IJ reports that the store is set to open in August.

The store will be located in the Cost Plus Plaza in Larkspur just off the 101 freeway.  Yippee!

For Southern Marin Trader Joe’s fans, this will be a welcome change from fighting the traffic to San Rafael.

Can’t wait!