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Here is some video from one of my favorite hikes in Marin. I took this yesterday at Dawn Falls in Larkspur. It is short and very simple, but I was thrilled to capture the peaceful sounds of the waterfalls. Enjoy!
I snapped this early this morning- a breathe taking sight to see the fog swirling around Mt. Tamalpais.
Baltimore Canyon, Larkspur
I snapped these pictures on a recent hike in Baltimore Canyon and had to share. The sun was shining through the redwoods, but the ground was covered in what looked like a blanket of leaves.
Being raised in Arizona and the land of the cactus, I am truly inspired by the beauty of Marin and resources almost literally in my backyard.
Image courtesy of Jennifer Palacio.
The Silver Peso is a Larkspur landmark in more ways than one. The bar is located in one of Larkspur’s oldest buildings. It has housed a blacksmith, a market and a tavern. The Silver Peso was born after World War II when an ex-GI purchased the Peso with silver pesos he recovered during a dive into Manila Bay. He had heard that the Philippine government dumped its national bank reserves into Manila Bay to prevent them from falling to the Japanese.
Today, “the Peso” is well known for being the local dive bar. Think Cheers, but seedier. I recently read the reviews of the Silver Peso on Yelp and got a good laugh. Here are excerpts from a few:
- “Great mix of the ages and the best mullet in town.”
- “It has drinks and pool tables and really, really bad decor. What makes this a cool place to hang is the shuffle board game. Great way to pass the evening with some friends.”
- “Best little gem in Marin”
If you look at the majority of bars in Marin, this doesn’t fit the mold, which is probably why I like it. Casual, fun. A place where everybody knows your name. (Ok, maybe not that part- thankfully, or you might be hanging out here too often)
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Larkspur. Larkspur home prices dropped slightly this week but have remaind relatively flat in recent weeks. The Market Action Index has been trending down recently. Listing inventory and the days-on-market continue to increase, indicating a weakening market.
| Larkspur Real Estate Market Update | |
| Median List Price | $1,349,000 |
| Asking Price per Square Foot | $700 |
| Average Days on Market | 91 |
| Percent of Properties with Price Decrease | 41% |
| Percent Relisted | 0% |
| Median House Size (sq ft) | 2,068 |
| Median Lot Size | 6,501-8,000 Sq. Feet |
| Median Number of Bedrooms | 3.0 |
| Median Number of Bathrooms | 2.1 |
| Market Action Index | 12 – 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 November 17, 2008. Data provided by AltosResearch. 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.
One of my favorite local spots is the Left Bank restaurant in the historic Blue Rock Inn building in downtown Larkspur. The Blue Rock Inn (originally called Hotel Merwin) was built in 1895. During the railroad era, Larkspur was a popular weekend destination where San Franciscans would come to dance and picnic under the stars. During Prohibition, the Blue Rock Inn was one of many speakeasies operating in Larkspur. The local landmark now houses the popular Left Bank restaurant.
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Larkspur. Home prices are up this week in Larkspur while the average days on market continues to to climb. The market action index has been on the rise- a positive indication for the market. (more…)
If you don’t like living in the fog, these pictures demonstrate is an excellent reason to drive just a couple more exits north on the 101 freeway. As you can see, the fog sits on the mountains between Mill Valley and Corte Madera/Larkspur. While Mill Valley, Tiburon, Belvedere, Sausalito and San Francisco are socked in with fog, often the rest of Marin is sunny (and frequently 5-10 degrees warmer).
Unfamiliar with Marin? It is important to understand the many weather micro-climates of the communities. A few miles (even within the same city) can mean a substantial difference in fog, light, wind, sunshine, and even rain.
Single Family homes under contract in Marin County July 2008 compared to Marin homes under contract in July 2007 (more…)