ROSS| SAN ANSELMO| SAN RAFAEL| SAUSALITO| TIBURON| WEST MARIN| MARIN COUNTY
| Population: | 2,329 |
| Number of Homes: | 805 |
| Number Sold in 2010: | 20 |
| Median Price in 2010: | $1,918,000 |
Ross Real Estate
Elegance Reminiscent of an Old East Cost Town
Ross, CA real estate is comprised of elegant old estates, both large and small. Elm-tree lined streets and streams wind up the hillside, framing homes reminiscent of the best neighborhoods on the East Coast. Ross real estate, because of its privacy and limited numbers, has always demanded a premium price for its homes.
We once visited an estate built around 1900 by the founder of one of the great San Francisco steamship empires. An acre or two of front lawn, planted circa 1900, was still perfect. Another estate on a sprawling knoll had a Mediterranean-style home with 360-degree views and housed a museum-quality collection of 16th and 17th century Flemish masters. These examples typify the quality that you'll find in Ross.
Founded in 1857 by James Ross, a Scottish immigrant who came to San Francisco to sell wines in the booming Gold Rush economy, the town reflects its British roots. Kilts are still in fashion on special occasions at St. John's Episcopal Church.
Ross is quiet and family-oriented
Ross lies both east and west of Sir Frances Drake Blvd. On the west side is the Ross Commons Park with a small, quaint collection of shops, including a corner market and good restaurants. Residents pick up their mail at the post office that faces the Commons. About a mile west of the Commons is a streamside park that leads to Phoenix Lake, the smallest of the five, pristine Alpine Lakes that are part of the Marin Municipal Water District. This is a great place to walk or go fishing.
On the east side of Sir Frances Drake is the Marin Art and Garden Center, a bucolic collection of non-profit shops, a library, and a small theater. Winding, hillside streets provide the setting for elegant homes hidden from view by old-growth trees and landscaping.
The outstanding Ross School on the Commons is in the process of a major upgrading and expansion.
Ross Community Information
- Ross Town Government Information
- Ross Community Events, including the Annual 4th of July Parade, Town dinner, farmer’s market, and more!
- Public Safety and Emergency Services
- Ross City Data and Statistics
- Ross Historical Society
Favorite Places to Visit in Ross
- Marin Art and Garden Center A non-profit corporation funded by private donations and staffed by volunteers that promotes the arts, horticulture, history, and the environment.
- Phoenix Lake, a lovely place to hike. Turn west on Lagunitas (from Ross Commons) and follow it till it ends at the parking lot near the lake.
- Sam The Butcher, It’s no longer a butcher shop, but a non-profit art gallery that helps emerging artists. 15 Ross Common, (415)-461-5842
- Woodlands Market Eddie’s, a convenient local grocery with great sandwiches. Especially busy after school is out!
Ross Restaurants
- Café Marmalade, Ideal for a lunch or coffee, where the owner knows the locals by name. 22 Ross Common, (415) 461-2205
- Marche Aux Fleurs is a husband and wife owned restaurant with country French food and a great selection of California wines from family-owned wineries. Special occasion or everyday place. (415) 925-9200
- Trattoria Fresco Quaint Italian restaurant on the Commons. Supports organic food production. Open evenings. (415) 464-0915
