Property Overview:
7 Walnut Ave is a single-family home in Larkspur, CA, built in 1902. This historic property features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and sits on over half an acre of level to gently sloping land. The home includes a classic steel & porcelain stove, claw foot tubs, a traditional wraparound porch, and offers ample off-street parking. The estimated home value is $1,573,000.
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 Tamiscal High (Alternative), Hall Middle, and Neil Cummins Elementary.- Average SAT score: 1114 (561 Math, 553 English)—higher than 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:
- Historic 1902 summerhouse—featured in the book Larkspur: Past & Present.
- Rustic & weathered charm with vintage details.
- 3 bedrooms & 2 baths (including classic fixtures).
- Traditional wraparound porch and private, naturalized lot.
- Generous expansion envelope for future improvements.
- Ample off-street parking (no garage).
- No central cooling; baseboard heating.
- Public sewer and water.
- Open house events on select weekends.
Location Benefits:
- Idyllic setting just one block above the village on The Loop.
- Sense of privacy with a West Marin feel close to town.
- Rare opportunity to restore or re-envision a piece of local history.
- Close to schools, shops, and community amenities.