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San Anselmo is nestled at the heart of one of the most picturesque locations in California with spectacular views from the hills and a charming creek that meanders through downtown. This quaint town of 13,000 residents has an eclectic mix of business professionals, Hollywood entertainers, artists and entrepreneurs. With over 150 antique dealers within a half-mile radius of downtown, San Anselmo is considered the antique shop capital of Marin. The annual Art and Wine Festival, the Antique Dealers Fair, and the Country Fair Day draw in crowds from all around Marin County. Local real estate consists of older homes of varied architectural styles amid shady, tree-lined streets. San Anselmo offers the luxuries of a larger community while maintaining a "small town" feel.
Older, well-kept homes in diverse architectural styles on tree-shaded streets are the most common sight in this charming community of quiet neighborhoods. Unique to San Anselmo are many cottages or small apartments tucked away behind homes, creating apartment-like alternatives within traditional residential settings.
Because San Anselmo is a relatively small town, its development is evident in the division of home styles and sizes. The corridor of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard features small, pre-World War II homes. As Butterfield Road rises into the hills, the homes become more spacious. The hilltop offers an enclave of three and four-bedroom models constructed in the 1960s. Also tucked away on a few of San Anselmo's streets are magnificent homes built as late as the 1980s-some with over 3,000 square feet of living space.
Amenities include parks, a library, community center, tennis courts, athletic fields, and small-town festivals and celebrations. One of the most striking landmarks in the community is the San Francisco Theological Seminary with Romanesque buildings inspired by the grace and beauty of the Middle Ages. |
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| Chamber of Commerce |
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San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 2844 San Anselmo, CA 94979
Telephone: 415.454.2510 |
| Demographics |
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San Anselmo Demographics
Population (2000): 12,378
Median resident age: 41.3
Average household income (2000): $71,488
Mean home price (2004): $507,300 |
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City of Anselmo
Telephone: 415.258.4600
Council meets second and fourth Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m |
| History |
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San Anselmo Historical Museum
10 Library Place San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.258.4659
The San Anselmo Historical Museum houses a growing collection of photos and memorabilia of early San Anselmo. |
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| Fire Stations |
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Ross Valley Fire Service
777 San Anselmo Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.258.4686 |
Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District
70 Crane Drive San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.256.8300 |
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.7331 |
| Police Stations |
San Anselmo Police Department
525 San Anselmo Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.258.4610 |
Marin County Sheriff's Office
3501 Civic Center Drive, #145 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.7250 or 911
Responsible for patrol services, prevention of crime and apprehension of criminals in unincorporated areas, and investigates criminal activity. It provides Mutual Aid support to local law enforcement and processes civil writs; serves court warrants. |
Marin Sheriff's Office & Emergency Services
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 266 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6584
Preparing for Earthquakes, Floods, Fires, Landslides, Volcanoes; Children and special populations; Pets and other animals; Securing furniture and bolting foundations; and more. |
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San Anselmo Library
110 Tunstead Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.258.4656 |
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Ross Valley Mothers' Club
P.O. Box 2449 San Anselmo, CA 94979
Telephone: 415.721.4576 |
Sleepy Hollow Homes Association
1317 Butterfield Road San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.482.8344 |
Sleepy Hollow Sea Lions
Sleepy Hollow Clubhouse San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.453.3612 |
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Marin County Parks and Open Space
3501 Civic Center Drive, #415 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6387 |
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San Anselmo Parks and Recreation Department
525 San Anselmo Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.258.4640 |
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Abiding Way
921 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.454.2774 |
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First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo
72 Kensington Road San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.456.3713 |
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| Ross Valley School District |
Brookside Elementary School
116 Butterfield Road San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone:
Upper: 415.454.7409,
Lower: 415.453.2948
A 1995-96 California Distinguished School.
542 students; K-5; Public |
James R. Sylla School
300 Sunny Hills Drive San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.457.3200
49 students; Grades UG; Private |
San Anselmo Montessori School
PO Box 707 San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.457.3428
PK-K; Private |
San Domenico School
1500 Butterfield Road San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.258.1905
497 students; PK-12; Private |
St. Anselmo Elementary School
40 Belle Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.454.8667
263 students; K-8; Private |
Star Academy
921 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.456.8727
37 students; UG; Private |
Wade Thomas Elementary
150 Ross Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960
Telephone: 415.454.4603
A 1996-97 California Distinguished School recipients.
314 students; K-5; Public |
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White Hill Middle
101 Glen Drive Fairfax, CA 94930
Telephone: 415.454.8390
623 students; Grades 6-8; Public |
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Marin County Freecycle
The Freecycle Network is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away |
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Marin Recycling Center
535 Jacoby St. San Rafael, CA 94501
Telephone: 415.453.1404 |
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Comcast of North Bay |
AT&T Telephone
Telephone: 800.310.2355 |
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG & E)
Telephone: 800.743.5000 |
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Local Weather
Winter temperatures range from 42 to 61
Spring temperatures range from 45 to 74
Summer temperatures range from 54 to 86
Fall temperatures range from 50 to 79
Rainfall 55-65 days per year
Precipitation 43 inches per year
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