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WELCOME TO ROSS
Population: 2,300 (approx.) Ross is one of the most prestigious places to reside in Marin. Ross is a town of about 800 homes and is located just 25 minutes from the Golden Gate bridge and San Francisco Shaded roads and lanes enhance this lovely town of large estates and luxury custom homes. Larger properties are in park-like settings, many which have tennis courts and swimming pools. The Marin Art & Garden Center, a ten-acre site in Ross, offers many classes and activities. It is also a beautiful setting for weddings and private parties. Trees, ponds and gardens make the grounds a delightful place to visit, while the many non-profit and artistic groups based here have made this the cultural center of the Ross Valley. The quaint downtown area is centered around Ross Common, which provides a pleasant park and gathering area for the town’s residents. Like much of Marin, Ross was originally part of an 1840 Spanish land grant. The land was later purchased by a San Francisco wine merchant in 1857 and developed beginning in the 1870’s when San Franciscans discovered the beautiful Ross Valley and began building summer homes here. The school scores for the Ross Elementary School ranked in the 99th percentile, the highest possible state-wide ranking any school can achieve. The Branson School, a well-known private school, is also located in the town. The College of Marin Community College is located just one mile away in nearby Kentfield. Year after year, Ross is ranked low in crime by The California Crime Index. Fortune Magazine has named Ross as one of the wealthiest communities in United States. 
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WHERE TO EAT... Café Marmalade
22 Ross Common
(415) 461-2205 Latin Fire Grill
23 Ross Common Suite 1
(415) 461-0777 Marche Aux Fleurs
23 Ross Common
(415) 925-9200
http://www.marcheauxfleursrestaurant.com/ Trattoria Fresco
13 Ross Common
(415) 464-0915
Italian
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Bargain Properties >Diamonds in the Rough
There are a lot of "diamonds in the rough" for sale. A property with incredible potential may be in a great location, have large sunny rooms and a big yard, but it may also have dated wall paper, worn carpeting, and uninspired bathrooms. If you can look beyond the surface, you may see a house that could be transformed by a little "elbow grease", paint, and new carpets.
A house that is structurally sound with all the systems in good condition may be only a few cosmetic repairs away from being fantastic! A home that does not show well is usually priced accordingly. If the price doesn't reflect the condition of the house, the seller may be more willing to negotiate than a seller who has made a considerable investment in preparing a home for the market.
Bring your imagination with you on your next house hunting trip! You may be pleasantly surprised to find a diamond in the rough.
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What Newport, Rhode Island mansion was built as a birthday present and incorporates 500,000 cubic feet of white marble?
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The Vanderbilt Marble House was constructed by railroad baron William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva, who later divorced him, remarried and moved into a mansion down the street. |
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