ROSS REAL ESTATE
Dating back to the late 1800′s the town of Ross and its expansive estates were built as “Holiday” homes for the well to do San Franciscans. Located between Kentfield and San Anselmo, Ross is considered one of the premier locations in all of Marin with exclusive, gated properties known for their architectural significance and style.
The Town of Ross
Downtown Ross goes by the name Ross Common. With a very few shops and restaurants, the Post Office, of course) and a small adjacent part the downtown is very much the center of daily activity here. Residents must pick up their mail at the post office, as this is no mail delivery in Ross despite the fact that it remains one of the wealthiest zip codes in the United States. Yes, the rich and famous still stroll the streets here. Ross is that rare combination of exclusive sophistication and yet down to earth casual. That is just part of the reason so many celebrities seek out this special Marin town to make their home here.
Architecturally, Ross homes comprise many styles such as shingle-clad craftsman’s, Victorians, mid-century moderns or newer contraction styles. The strict zoning restrictions include small FARs, which naturally limit development there.
Ross Homes
Single Family homes range in price from $600K to over 20 million. With its expensive inventory of homes, excellent schools and an affluent population Ross is town with a lot to offer.
Ross Schools
PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ROSS
Ross School
Grades K-8
Ross Elementary ranks among the top elementary schools in the State of California. Twice it has been named a California Distinguished School. In 2006 the API for Ross School was 945.
Lagunitas Road
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 457-2705
Redwood High School
Grades 9-12
Redwood High School has been named a California Distinguished School 4 times and most recently in 2007. With a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and Advanced Placement Honors courses which include French, Spanish and Latin. Redwood High also has an ROP program. Students from Larkspur, Kentfield, Reed Union and ross School Districts attend here.
395 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415)924-6200
Tamiscal High Alternative
Grades 9-12
A small independent high school with the Tamalpais Union High School District, Tamiscal Alternative offers a program to obtain a high school diploma but not necessarily courses to be admitted to a university.
305 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3750
San Andreas Continuation / Alternative High School
Grades 9-12
San Andreas High School is ideal for students provides a small school setting.
599 William Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3770
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ROSS
Branson School
Grades 9-12
Branson is a private, co-educational college preparatory School for grades 9-12. Known for its academic excellence Branson is known for its personal integrity and commitment to diversity.
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
