Magnolia Village: New Townhomes on Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur

Kyle Frazier · Sales & Marketing Director, Magnolia Village · Broker Associate, Compass · CA DRE #01405738 · Updated July 25, 2026

This informational page is maintained by the community’s appointed Sales & Marketing Director and updated as milestones are reached. The community’s official website, MagnoliaVillageLarkspur.com, is expected to go live in August 2026.

What Is Magnolia Village in Larkspur?

Magnolia Village is a 20-townhome, mixed-use community under construction at 1133–1169 Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, California. The City of Larkspur’s Planning Commission approved the project on February 28, 2023, and the City Council upheld that approval in April 2023 after a full public review. The approved plan pairs 16 market-rate residences and 4 below-market-rate homes with approximately 1,488 square feet of new neighborhood commercial space.

The homes replace the commercial strip long anchored by Larkspur’s Ace Hardware, a parcel that sat quiet after the store closed. The adjacent 0.46-acre commercial building, home to Rustic Bakery and Gravity Salon, is retained under the approved plans, so the corner keeps the businesses residents already use while adding housing beside them. Full project records are available on the City of Larkspur’s Magnolia Village page.

New-construction, for-sale communities are genuinely rare in central Marin, and that scarcity is part of the attention this project draws. It is also why I accepted the appointment as the community’s Sales & Marketing Director: the chance to help introduce new homes to a town like Larkspur does not come along often.

Where Is Magnolia Village? The Location, Precisely

Magnolia Village sits at the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Estelle Avenue in Larkspur, on the northern stretch of the Magnolia corridor near the Murray Park neighborhood and the Kentfield border. The geography is simple: the community is on Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, about one mile north of the downtown commercial blocks, close enough for an easy walk and far enough to feel like its own village corner.

That position is one of the site’s quiet advantages. A working bakery sits at the front door, Kentfield’s College Avenue amenities are a few minutes north, and downtown Larkspur is a flat walk or ride south. For the broader picture of the town, its neighborhoods, and its market, see my complete Larkspur neighborhood guide.

What Is Within Walking Distance of Magnolia Village?

Rustic Bakery is on the adjacent parcel, Internos Wine Bar is a couple of minutes south, Woodlands Market is about a seven-minute walk, and downtown Larkspur is roughly twenty minutes on foot along a flat stretch of Magnolia Avenue. Every distance below is measured from the community’s corner at Magnolia and Estelle, so you can plan from real numbers.

Distances measured from the community corner at Magnolia Avenue and Estelle Avenue; walk times assume a typical pace. Verify door-to-door times for any specific residence.

The half-mile radius tells the real story. Coffee and pastries point out the front door to Rustic Bakery, while a short block south, Internos Wine Bar pours local wines and craft beers beside R’Noh Thai and its creekside patio. Daily needs point north into Kentfield: a full-service grocery with a café and deli at Woodlands Market, the College of Marin campus with its performing arts calendar, and the flat Corte Madera Creek path that links Kentfield toward Greenbrae in one direction and Ross in the other. At the Ross end, 6 oz., a cozy new wine bar on Ross Common, makes a pleasant walk’s-end reward. Breakfast means Half Day Cafe, a favorite of my own family since our kids were young, and dinner and cocktails mean Guesthouse next door — one of my favorite meeting spots in the county.

Evenings and weekends point south. The mile of Magnolia Avenue between the community and downtown is one of the most pleasant walking corridors in central Marin, level the entire way. It arrives among the Lark Theater, Emporio Rulli, and Feerma Coffee, with the Silver Peso, the town’s longtime watering hole, keeping its corner with pool tables and a jukebox. A few steps beyond, Restaurant Picco, Tavola Rustica, and Perry’s on Magnolia carry the dinner hour, Equator Coffees pours under the redwoods, and boutiques like Pavilion, margaux., and Excellence fill the blocks between. By bike, downtown is about seven minutes, and the Larkspur Ferry with the Marin Country Mart is roughly fifteen.

Is Rustic Bakery Staying at Magnolia Village?

The building that houses Rustic Bakery and Gravity Salon is being retained under the approved plans. No question comes up more often in my conversations about this project, so it deserves that answer up front: the 0.46-acre commercial parcel at 1131–1141 Magnolia Avenue stays, and the townhomes rise on the separate 1.17-acre parcel beside it.

Keeping the existing commercial corner while adding homes was a defining feature of the plan the City approved. Future residents will live steps from a bakery that already anchors the neighborhood’s mornings.

Who Is Building and Designing Magnolia Village?

Magnolia Village is developed by Edge Development Group with AJ Craig Development, and SBI Builders serves as general contractor. The residential architecture is by WHA, with CBG Engineering on civil and Ripley Design Group on landscape.

The design intent, visible in the approved elevations, blends stucco and lap siding with stone veneer accents, metal detailing, and bay-window forms drawn from the region’s architectural vocabulary. The five buildings step along the street rather than presenting a single mass, a design that fits a corner the whole town knows.

What New Townhomes Will Magnolia Village Offer?

Magnolia Village will offer 20 new three-story townhomes with attached garages across five residential buildings, in a range of configurations designed for everyday Marin living. Per the approved plans, residences feature private outdoor space, with balconies throughout the community and roof decks on select homes. Sixteen residences are market-rate and four are below-market-rate.

Verified floor plans, square footages, and finish specifications will be published here and to the First Look List as construction documents are finalized, and I would rather release confirmed details on a schedule than approximate details early. If you want plan-level information the moment it is releasable, the First Look List is the channel.

Are There Affordable Homes at Magnolia Village?

Yes. Four of the 20 townhomes are below-market-rate (BMR) homes under the City of Larkspur’s affordable housing requirements, creating rare ownership opportunities in central Marin. Eligibility, applications, and selection for the BMR homes are handled through a designated affordable housing program administrator.

Program mechanics, income categories, and application timelines will be announced as the release approaches. If the BMR program interests you, join the First Look List and note BMR interest in the form; I will direct registrants to the official program information the moment it publishes.

When Will Magnolia Village Be Complete?

Magnolia Village is under construction now and coming in 2027. The five buildings will complete in phases rather than all at once, so homes will become available in stages as well.

Pricing, floor plans, and the sales program have not been announced. Those details will be finalized and released closer to the first opening, and First Look List members are updated first as each one publishes.

As construction proceeds, watch for video updates on my YouTube channel; First Look List members receive milestone news as it happens.

What Schools Serve Magnolia Village?

The Magnolia Village site sits near the boundary between the Kentfield School District and the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, within the Tamalpais Union High School District. Attendance boundaries are set by the districts, not by the community, and must be verified for the specific address before relying on them.

Nearby independent options include Marin Catholic High School on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Marin Primary & Middle School on lower Magnolia Avenue. For enrollment details and performance information, consult the districts directly along with GreatSchools and the California School Dashboard.

How Do You Commute from Magnolia Village?

The Larkspur Ferry Terminal is about 2.5 miles from Magnolia Village, with Golden Gate Ferry service to the San Francisco Ferry Building in roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on vessel. The SMART rail station at Larkspur Landing adds trips north through San Rafael toward Sonoma County, and US-101 access is about two miles east via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.

The Golden Gate Bridge is roughly a 15-minute drive from this corner of Larkspur. Transit buses run along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at Kentfield, a few minutes from the community.

How Do I See Magnolia Village First?

The Magnolia Village First Look List is the gateway to updates, news, and information on the community. Membership is free and carries no obligation, and members are updated first as floor plans, pricing, and appointment availability are released.

Agents, thank you for signing up. I hope you have clients who may have interest in Magnolia Village; further information will be coming closer to the first release.

Buyers: use the runway. Homes in communities like this often attract competitive interest, and my standing advice to buyer clients applies doubly to a first release: obtain full underwriting approval up front. When pricing publishes, you can then move with the strength of a cash-like offer rather than starting your financing that week.

Frequently Asked Questions About Magnolia Village

What is Magnolia Village in Larkspur?

Magnolia Village is a new-construction community of 20 townhomes and neighborhood retail at 1133–1169 Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, California (94939), on the former Ace Hardware site next to Rustic Bakery. The City of Larkspur approved the project in 2023 with 16 market-rate residences and 4 below-market-rate homes across five residential buildings. Construction is underway, and Magnolia Village is coming in 2027.

Where exactly is Magnolia Village located?

Magnolia Village sits on Magnolia Avenue at Estelle Avenue in Larkspur, along the northern stretch of the Magnolia corridor near the Murray Park neighborhood and the Kentfield border. Rustic Bakery occupies the adjacent retained commercial parcel, College of Marin is just over a half mile north, and the downtown Larkspur commercial district is about one mile south along Magnolia Avenue.

Is Magnolia Village in downtown Larkspur?

Magnolia Village is on Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, about one mile north of the downtown Larkspur commercial district — a flat, easy walk of roughly 20 minutes or about 7 minutes by bike. The community's immediate half-mile radius includes Rustic Bakery on the adjacent parcel, Internos Wine Bar a short block south, and Woodlands Market, Half Day Cafe, Guesthouse, and the Corte Madera Creek path in neighboring Kentfield.

How many homes will Magnolia Village have?

Magnolia Village will have 20 townhomes: 16 market-rate residences and 4 below-market-rate (affordable) homes, per the project the City of Larkspur approved in 2023. The homes are arranged in five residential buildings, alongside approximately 1,488 square feet of new commercial space and the retained commercial parcel that houses Rustic Bakery.

Is Rustic Bakery closing because of Magnolia Village?

Magnolia Village was approved with the Rustic Bakery building retained. The 0.46-acre commercial parcel at 1131–1141 Magnolia Avenue, home to Rustic Bakery and Gravity Salon, stays under the approved plans, and the townhomes rise on the separate 1.17-acre parcel beside it. Keeping the existing commercial corner while adding homes was a defining feature of the project the City of Larkspur approved.

When will Magnolia Village be completed?

Magnolia Village is under construction and coming in 2027. The five buildings will complete in phases rather than all at once. Construction schedules can shift, so the most reliable way to receive timing updates is the Magnolia Village First Look List, which I update as milestones are reached.

How much will homes at Magnolia Village cost?

Pricing for Magnolia Village has not been released. Pricing will be finalized and announced closer to the first release, and First Look List members are updated first as floor plans, pricing, and appointment availability publish. Magnolia Village is coming in 2027.

Are there affordable below-market-rate homes at Magnolia Village?

Yes. Four of the 20 townhomes are below-market-rate (BMR) homes under the City of Larkspur's affordable housing requirements. Eligibility, application, and selection for the BMR homes are handled through a designated affordable housing program administrator, and program details will be announced as the release approaches. Join the First Look List and note BMR interest, and I will point you to the official program information as soon as it publishes.

Who is the developer of Magnolia Village?

Magnolia Village is developed by Edge Development Group with AJ Craig Development, with SBI Builders as general contractor. The residential architecture is by WHA, with CBG Engineering on civil and Ripley Design Group on landscape. The City of Larkspur's Planning Commission approved the project on February 28, 2023, and the City Council upheld the approval in April 2023.

What was on the Magnolia Village site before?

The Magnolia Village site was Larkspur's longtime Ace Hardware property, part of a commercial strip at the corner of Magnolia and Estelle Avenues. The hardware store closed and the parcel sat quiet for several years before the City approved its redevelopment into townhomes in 2023. The neighboring commercial building with Rustic Bakery remains a separate parcel and is retained under the approved plans.

What is being built on the old Ace Hardware site in Larkspur?

Magnolia Village — a community of 20 new townhomes (16 market-rate, 4 below-market-rate) with neighborhood retail — is being built on the former Ace Hardware site at Magnolia and Estelle Avenues in Larkspur. The City of Larkspur approved the project in 2023, construction is underway, and the community is coming in 2027. The neighboring building with Rustic Bakery is retained under the approved plans.

Can you walk to downtown Larkspur from Magnolia Village?

Yes. Downtown Larkspur is about one mile south of Magnolia Village along Magnolia Avenue, a flat, easy walk of roughly 20 minutes or a bike ride of about 7 minutes. The stretch ends among the Lark Theater, Emporio Rulli, Restaurant Picco, Perry's on Magnolia, the Silver Peso, and a run of local cafés and boutiques.

What is within a half mile of Magnolia Village?

Within roughly a half mile of Magnolia Village: Rustic Bakery and Gravity Salon on the adjacent parcel, Internos Wine Bar and R'Noh Thai a short block south, Woodlands Market with its café and deli (about a 7-minute walk), Half Day Cafe and Guesthouse (about 10 minutes), Kent Middle School, and access to the Corte Madera Creek multi-use path via College Avenue. College of Marin's Kentfield campus is just past the half-mile mark, roughly a 12-minute walk.

How long is the commute from Magnolia Village to San Francisco?

Driving from Magnolia Village to the Golden Gate Bridge takes roughly 15 minutes, and downtown San Francisco typically runs 30 to 50 minutes at peak, with materially shorter drives off-peak. The Larkspur Ferry, about 2.5 miles away, reaches the San Francisco Ferry Building in roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on vessel. Test the route at your actual departure time before committing to it.

What schools serve Magnolia Village?

The Magnolia Village site sits near the boundary between the Kentfield School District and the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, within the Tamalpais Union High School District. Attendance boundaries are set by the districts and must be verified for the specific address. Nearby independent options include Marin Catholic High School and Marin Primary & Middle School. For enrollment and performance information, consult the districts directly along with GreatSchools and the California School Dashboard.

How do I join the Magnolia Village First Look List?

Request access through the Magnolia Village First Look List form, call or text (415) 350-9440, or email [email protected]. Membership is free and carries no obligation. First Look List members receive construction milestones as they happen and are updated first as floor plans, pricing, and appointment availability are released.

Can real estate agents join the Magnolia Village First Look List?

Yes, and thank you for signing up. Agents are welcome to join the First Look List and note their brokerage in the form. I hope you have clients who may have interest in Magnolia Village, and further information for agents will be coming closer to the first release.

Does Magnolia Village have an official website?

The community's official website, MagnoliaVillageLarkspur.com, is expected to go live in August 2026. Until then, I maintain this informational page on my Imagine Marin site as the community's Sales & Marketing Director, and the Magnolia Village First Look List is where members are updated first as news publishes.

Who is the official source of information about Magnolia Village?

I am — Kyle Frazier, Sales & Marketing Director for Magnolia Village and Broker Associate at Compass (CA DRE #01405738), with 20+ years serving Marin County. I maintain this informational page on my Imagine Marin site and update First Look List members first as milestones are reached. The community's official website, MagnoliaVillageLarkspur.com, is expected to go live in August 2026. Articles published elsewhere are independent of the community and its sales program.

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