Moving to Larkspur, CA

About Larkspur

Larkspur is a charming Marin County city of about 13,000, known for its historic downtown on Magnolia Avenue, the Larkspur Landing ferry terminal, and the redwood-shaded neighborhoods along Corte Madera Creek. A storybook Marin suburb with direct ferry service to San Francisco.

Home prices in Larkspur

The median listing price in Larkspur is $797,500.

Top places in Larkspur

• Downtown Larkspur — historic Magnolia Avenue district (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Larkspur City Hall — 400 Magnolia Ave. landmark (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Larkspur Landing — ferry terminal, shops, and restaurants.
• The Lark Theater — historic Art Deco cinema.
• Dolliver Park and the creek-side trails.
• The annual Larkspur Wine Stroll.

Commuting from Larkspur

• Golden Gate Ferry from Larkspur Landing — roughly 35 minutes to the Ferry Building (per Golden Gate Ferry schedules).
• SMART commuter rail (Larkspur station) connecting to the ferry.
• Golden Gate Transit buses.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via US-101 and the Golden Gate Bridge: ~30–50 minutes (toll and traffic dependent).

Schools in Larkspur

Public schools: Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Larkspur FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Larkspur, CA?
  The median listing price in Larkspur is $797,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Larkspur, CA?
  Golden Gate Ferry from Larkspur Landing — roughly 35 minutes to the Ferry Building (per Golden Gate Ferry schedules).
• Which school district serves Larkspur, CA?
  Larkspur is served by Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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