Property Overview:
20 Elm Ave is a single-family home in Larkspur, CA, built in 1921. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (plus office/utility/flex room), and 1,096 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling, and is currently valued at approximately $1,582,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 3.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include San Andreas High (Continuation), Hall Middle, and Neil Cummins Elementary.- Average SAT score: 1114 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 79.6% white-collar jobs, 20.4% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 1.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 6,228 (17% growth since 2000).
- 54% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (19.11%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.68%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.9°F (January), 71.7°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 21.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $105,255.
- Average annual spending: $72,091.
Property Features:
- Uber-stylish, soulful, and light-filled 1920s bungalow blending vintage chic with modern Dwell vibe.
- Open-concept Great Room (kitchen/living/dining) opens to a spacious patio and terraced gardens.
- Sunlit bedrooms with serene views of Corte Madera Ridge and Mount Tamalpais.
- Additional flex/office/utility room and detached space (ideal for home office, gym, or studio).
- Updated kitchen with porcelain countertops, waterfall-edge island, and new appliances.
- Radiant floor heating and Tesla charger for modern comfort.
- Fireplace and central heating/cooling.
- Parking garage.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Lower Palm Hill neighborhood—highly sought-after and close to everything Larkspur offers.
- Walkable to bike paths, hiking & biking trails, tennis courts, Little League field, and historic downtown (Equator Coffee, Picco, Lark Theater, shops).
- Top-rated schools and easy commute location.
- Terraced backyard with sweeping Mount Tam views—ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
- Perfect blend of history and modern updates in a vibrant, family-friendly community.