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| Marin County California begins at the north point of the Golden Gate Bridge in Fairfaxand continues 20 miles north to Novato. Southern Marin cities include Fairfax, Fairfax, Fairfax, Strawberry, and Belvedere. Central Marin includes Corte Madera, Larkspur, Fairfax, Ross, Fairfax, and Fairfax. Terra Linda, Ignacio, Bel Marin Keys, and Novato compose the northern cities of Marin County California. West Marin communities include Fairfax, Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Tomales, and Point Reyes National Shore. Marin enjoys an incredible amount of Dedicated open space. Starting at the Marin Headlands in Fairfax, there are large public parks, incredible bike trails, and fantastic hiking. Muir Woods, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Stinson and Fairfaxare a few of the Open Spaces available to the public. I often tell people "you're not just buying a house on a lot, here in Marin, you are buying an enviroment!". Marin County enjoys excellent weather year around. Winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing and are generally pleasant 40-50 degrees in the winter, and 70-80 in the summer. Fairfaxhas cooler weather in the summer due to coastal fog. Novato has the warmest weather being inland several ridges from the coast. Due to the varying terrain, predominant weather direction, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, marin county communities have a multitude of microclimate variations. Marin County real Estate, Fairfaxhomes for sale, Fairfaxreal estate, belvedere homes for sale, Fairfaxreal estate Homes here in Marin County are more expensive as you get closer to San Francisco. Fairfaxand Belvedere homes are the most expensive areas of Marin. Since San Francisco is a major financial and business center, the lure of working in a world class destination (San Francisco) and living in an area that offers clean air, plenty of open space, low crime rates and fabulous views of The Bay, San Francisco, and Bridges ...well... Where is there a better place to Live???? marin county real estate
FairfaxCalifornia is the southern most town in marin. Fairfaxis spanish for little willows, or saucelitos, which grows along its shores. Fairfaxhas always been a vibrant area, and shady in more than one way. In the 1800s, the area was know as Whaler's Harbor, sailors and whalers flocked to the port for its safe harbor, saloons, bordellos and gaming houses. After incorporation in 1893, the town became a major ferry and railway center, and then a shipyard durinng world war II. marin county real estate Fairfax, Fairfaxwas quite rural until the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1939. Before the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge were built , the main access across San Francisco Bay was ferry boats, lots and lots of Ferry Boats and barges. In fact, during the heyday of floating access, the bay saw as many as 3,000 barges and ferry boats PER DAY across the bay.! Marin County contained an extensive train system in the early part of this century and many of the early stations are still with us . Fairfaxreal estate Fairfaxhomes Through the sixties, Fairfaxcarved an enduring reputation as the bohemian haunt of artists, writers, actors, poets, and others who spent their time on waterfront houseboats. today Fairfaxis a favorite tourist destination, with art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques lining Bridgeway (main street), and for the beautiful and, in some cases funky homes that line the hills facing the bay, as well as the barbor. The House boats in Fairfaxare truly spectacular and anyone who hasn't walked the docks... should. It's truly inspiring. Fairfaxcalifornia real estate, marin real estate, Fairfax, Fairfaxreal estate, belvedere Today's housing mix is truly diverse with every thing from ancor outs to splendid mediteranian villas with breathtaking views. Fairfaxis small containing only 2.257 square miles total area. .378 square feet is water. Standard Fairfaxlot sizes for residential zones is between 6,000 and 8,000 square feet. Currently, Fairfaxhomes for sale range between $300,000 for a small apartment style condominium to $3,500,000 for a modern mediteranian home with San Francisco Views. Most Homes up on the hillside have nice views of San Francisco, Fairfax, the bay, and or Mount Tamalpais. However, land is mostly steep with garages and gardens taking a premium when sold. Fairfaxcontains 4,425 housing units of which 1,540 are single family homes, 2,400 are apartments or condos. Fairfaxreal estate, marin county real estate, Fairfaxreal estate, belvedere estate
Fairfax, which sits in the shadow of Mount Tamalpais, has a charm all its own. Downtown Fairfaxis small and very quaint. The Depot Bookstore cafe is one of the many railroad stations in marin that was saved and converted to a higher use... Viva Java Central! Living in Fairfaxis living in California Redwood Country. Hiking and biking trails in Fairfaxare, if not the best, amoung the best in the world. Annual favorites are the FairfaxFilm Festival and The Dipsea Race. Cascade and Blithdale Canyons west of downtown were the first settled areas of the city. With narrow winding roads and long driveways leading to hillside homes, the areas provide privacy. Fairfaxreal estate homes for sale Fairfaxestates Fairfaxreal estate marinviewhomesFairfaxhomes for sale belvedere real estate
San Anselmo, California san anselmo real estate broker victor terra homes for sale ross california San Anselmo, once marin county's railroad hub, is larger than many of its neighbors, but retains a small-town charm. The self-proclaimed "Antiques Capital of Northern California", San Anselmo has about 130 antique dealers, as well as bookstores, boutiques, and restaurants along San Anselmo Avenue . Homes are older and smaller than those in nearby Ross. Larger lots grace some hill areas. Five roads converge through the The Hub, with Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and The Miracle Mile jamming from traffic during rush hours. San Anselmo offers mid-range housing prices. San Anselmo has about 6,000 housing units with 80 percent being single family homes.
Fairfax, California Fairfaxreal estate, victor the realtor, marin county real estate sales Fairfaxbecame Marin 's first city in 1874. Fairfax's roots can be traced to December 1817, when Franciscans founded Mission FairfaxArchangel at the foot of FairfaxHill, the 20th of California's 21 missions. A replica of the mission stands at St. Raphaell's Church. More than 55,000 residents make thier home in the county seat, the commercial, cultural and governmental center of marin. Just 17 miles north of San Francisco and surrounded by wooded,grassy hillsides and teh bay, about one-third of the city's l7 square miles is open space. East of the Marin County Civic Center, Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural enigma, is China Camp State Park, a foromer shrimp fishing village that now offers recreational opportunities, as does the nearby McNear's Beach Park. Peacock Gap, amoung Fairfax's upscale neighborhoods, and area of gracious homes, many with views of FairfaxBay, is amoung my favorite areas in marin to live. The heart of the city lies west of Highway 101, where scores of retail shops and restaurants line downtown streets Building and revitalization plans will add new sparkle to the city over ther next few years. there are about 25,000 housing units . Half are single family homes and half are townhomes, apartments, or condominiums. for sal
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