Remember growing up and playing all day, running freely with the spirit of adventure and the simplicity and possibility youth brings – just be home for dinner. Can that carefree lifestyle still be embraced and enjoyed today? In Marin?
Having been a home owner in Ross for the 15 years, I’m here to tell you yes! That simple, friendly and safe small town feeling is alive and well here. “Where everybody knows you’re name…” And, yet, you can still remain anonymous if that’s your choice. What’s more, the award-winning Ross School is a California Distinguished School and is one of the best in the state. Imagine a Kindergarten thru 8th grade school with just 325 kids, lots of parent involvement, a fine arts program – and truly everyone does know everyone- thriving in a cooperative, respectful environment in this “leave no child behind”, red-tape, budget strapped world called California public school system.
With a small downtown area of friendly shop owners catering to local folk, purchasing is as simple as a nod and the transaction is noted on your account. Set in the heart of Marin, Ross is a 1.6 mile sq enclave of stately mansions and heart-warming cottages consisting of approx 750 households on tree-lined streets and is one of the gateways to miles of hiking and biking trails and awe-inspiring beauty and magnificence of Mt Tam and West Marin. And to be just 15 minutes to a world-class city… isn’t that the proverbial American Dream?
With an average of only 30 home sales a year and an average price of $3,18 million in 2008 and no tract housing, real estate is the word-of-mouth buzz. I’m thrilled to bring two properties to market this week, each unique and desired in their own right.
Rare opportunity to own one of the best lots in Ross on prestigious tree-lined Lagunitas Road. A sunny, level, one ± acre with lush gardens and lawns, with miles of hiking and biking trails outside your door. Within blocks of Ross School. Keep existing charming 3BR/3BA home or build a dream home to suit (previously approved plans for 6,500sf home). Or existing home becomes guest house and build a 4,500sf home. Many possibilities. offered at $4,500,000
This stately Victorian retains the beauty and sophistication of the era, yet is updated for grand and comfortable living. Elegant entry with wide and gracious staircase, formal dining and living rooms with gorgeous turn-of-the-century chandeliers. Four bedrooms, three and one half baths, approximately 3,800 square feet of living space with a total of seven fireplaces throughout. Luxurious three room master suite. Attic playroom, period fixtures and craftsmanship abound, also pocket doors, claw foot tubs, stained glass skylight and crown molding. Level lawn with stone walkways, waterfall and pond, soaring Redwoods, out door stone gas fireplace on .30± acre. Three blocks to quaint down town Ross and Ross School. Offered at $2,390,000
Who do you know would like to be a part of this lifestyle? I’d be happy to show you or anyone you know these wonderful properties or any of the homes offered for sale right now. There have been just six sales in the past 90 days, four of which sold within 45 days. Right now there are 19 for sale ranging in price from $1.050 to the former Barry Levinson estate for $17,500,000. What’s your pleasure?
ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT THE TRUTH OF THE MARIN MARKET? How much have prices gone down? Is this the bottom? Should I buy now or wait? Will we be seeing a lot of luxury foreclosures? I’m on the pulse of the market and in the thick of the brush… let’s talk.
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Patti Cohn
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