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Moving to San Anselmo, CA
$1,522,000Median listing price
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About San Anselmo
San Anselmo is a charming Marin County town of about 13,000 in the Ross Valley, known for its historic San Anselmo Avenue downtown, antique shops, the Robson-Harrington Park. A walkable town at the foot of Mt. Tam.
Home prices in San Anselmo
The median listing price in San Anselmo is $1,522,000.
Top places in San Anselmo
- San Anselmo Avenue — the historic downtown strip.
- San Anselmo Town Hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Robson-Harrington Park — gardens and the historic mansion.
- Views of the town and Mt. Tam (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The 1936 aerial view of the town (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The annual San Anselmo Art and Wine Festival.
Commuting from San Anselmo
- Golden Gate Transit buses — roughly 50–65 minutes to downtown San Francisco.
- Golden Gate Ferry from nearby Larkspur — roughly 40–50 minutes total.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via US-101 and the Golden Gate Bridge: ~30–50 minutes (toll and traffic dependent).
Schools in San Anselmo
Public schools: Ross Valley 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.
San Anselmo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in San Anselmo, CA?
The median listing price in San Anselmo is $1,522,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from San Anselmo, CA?
Golden Gate Transit buses — roughly 50–65 minutes to downtown San Francisco. - Which school district serves San Anselmo, CA?
San Anselmo is served by Ross Valley 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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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.