Neighborhood Guide · Kentfield & Greenbrae

Kentfield & Greenbrae Neighborhoods

Two adjacent Central Marin communities, distinct in feel: Kentfield blends wooded hillside estates with school-adjacent family streets and direct Mt. Tam trail access; Greenbrae is more central and convenience-oriented, with hillside view homes, creekside condos, and easy 101 access. Both are best understood as residential pockets rather than tightly-bounded neighborhoods.

Overview

Two communities. Seven buyer-recognized pockets.

The areas below are organized by community. Kentfield has three distinct pockets built around its schools and Mt. Tam access; Greenbrae has four, two hillside, one flats, one creekside-condo. None of these are formal neighborhood boundaries, but they're the way local buyers actually orient themselves.

Kent Woodlands
Del Mesa / Laurel Grove
Kentfield Gardens
Greenbrae Hills
Greenbrae Flats / Sir Francis Drake Corridor
Bon Air / Eliseo Drive / Creekside
Spyglass Hill

Kentfield & GreenbraeSchematic · Plate I

37°57′N · 122°33′WMarin Co., California

K1Kent Woodlands
G1Greenbrae Hills
K2Del Mesa / Laurel Grove
G2Greenbrae Flats / Drake
K3Kentfield Gardens
G3Bon Air / Eliseo / Creekside
G4Spyglass Hill

Kent Woodlands

The hillside estates. Mt. Tam access, deep privacy.

The most recognizable Kentfield neighborhood, a hillside community of estate-grade homes developed in the 1920s as a wooded retreat for San Francisco families. Lots are half-acre to multi-acre; setbacks are deep; mature redwoods and oaks shade nearly every parcel. The neighborhood backs onto Mt. Tam open space and the Baltimore Canyon trail system, giving residents some of the best back-door trail access in Marin.

Median value

$4.35M

Pocket · May '26

Typical home

5BR · 4BA

3,500–5,000 sf

Lot size

0.5–2 ac

Wooded estates

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Days on market

What it feels like

Estate-quiet and forested. The kind of neighborhood where you hear the creek before you hear a car.

Typical housing

1920s Tudor revivals, mid-century moderns, and discreet contemporary rebuilds on half-acre+ lots.

Who it fits

Buyers who prioritize privacy, view, and direct Mt. Tam trail access over walkability.

Access & amenities

Direct trail access into the MMWD watershed and Baltimore Canyon. Ten minutes to Woodlands Market and Bacich Elementary.

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Del Mesa / Laurel Grove

Leafy central Kentfield. Elegant homes, mature landscaping, walking-distance to schools.

Del Mesa Avenue, Laurel Grove, and the streets north of Sir Francis Drake form the elegant heart of central Kentfield. Lots are generous, landscaping is mature, and the streets walk to Bacich Elementary, Kent Middle, College of Marin, and Woodlands Market. The housing stock skews to 1920s–50s revivals (English country, Spanish, Tudor) on flatter lots than Kent Woodlands.

Median value

$3.4M

Pocket · May '26

Typical home

4BR · 3.5BA

2,800–3,800 sf

Era

Country revival

Deodar cedars

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Days on market

What it feels like

Elegant and central. The Kentfield address with school-walkable logistics.

Typical housing

1920s–50s revivals on 9,000–14,000 sf flat lots, with a steady wave of architect-led remodels.

Who it fits

Families who want Kentfield schools and an elegant address without the hillside scale or grade.

Access & amenities

Walk to Bacich, Kent Middle, Woodlands Market, and the College of Marin theater.

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Kentfield Gardens

Flatter, family-oriented, school-adjacent. The practical Kentfield pocket.

Kentfield Gardens spreads on the flats south and east of the schools, a network of curving residential streets and short cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood is less estate-feeling than Kent Woodlands or Del Mesa and more practical: 1950s–70s ranches and split-levels on workable family lots, easy bike access to Bacich and Kent Middle, and a steady stream of careful second-story additions.

Median value

$2.45M

Pocket · May '26

Typical home

3BR · 2.5BA

1,800–2,600 sf

Walk Score

Somewhat walkable

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Days on market

What it feels like

Family-oriented and practical. Sidewalks, scooters, and Halloween in numbers.

Typical housing

1950s–70s ranches and split-levels on 6,000–9,000 sf flat lots. The next wave of remodels is going two-story.

Who it fits

Families who want Bacich/Kent schools and a flat school commute without paying the Kent Woodlands premium.

Access & amenities

Bike to Bacich and Kent Middle. Five minutes to Woodlands Market and Bon Air.

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Greenbrae Hills

The hillside streets with Spanish names. Views, mid-century homes, classic Greenbrae.

The Greenbrae Hills climb the hillside north of Sir Francis Drake on a network of streets with Spanish names, Via La Cumbre, Via La Brisa, El Camino Real, a remnant of the original 1940s subdivision. Lots are stepped into the hillside with views toward Mt. Tam, the bay, and the Larkspur ferry. Most homes are mid-century moderns and ranches; the next generation is contemporary rebuilds.

Median value

$2.45M

Pocket · May '26

Typical home

3BR · 2.5BA

1,900–2,600 sf

Views

Bay / Mt. Tam

View lots

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Days on market

What it feels like

Classic Greenbrae. Stepped streets, view from the front porch, no through traffic.

Typical housing

1950s–70s mid-century ranches and split-levels with a wave of contemporary rebuilds.

Who it fits

Buyers who want a view, mid-century bones, and a quiet hillside without the Kent Woodlands price.

Access & amenities

Five minutes to Bon Air and Marin General. Quick reach to 101 and the Larkspur Ferry.

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Greenbrae Flats / Sir Francis Drake Corridor

Flat, central, family. The everyday-Greenbrae pocket.

The Greenbrae Flats spread south of Sir Francis Drake on a grid of flat tree-lined streets between Bon Air Center and the Corte Madera Creek. The pocket is the practical Greenbrae default, ranches and split-levels on workable lots, easy bike access to schools, the creek path, and Bon Air. Homes here trade more quickly and at lower prices than the Hills.

Median value

$1.95M

Pocket · May '26

Typical home

3BR · 2BA

1,500–2,200 sf

Walk Score

Somewhat walkable

Avg DOM

Days on market

What it feels like

Convenient and family-paced. Walk to Bon Air, bike to school, drive to dinner.

Typical housing

1950s–70s ranches on 6,000–8,000 sf flat lots, with steady second-story additions and ADUs.

Who it fits

Families and trade-up buyers who want Greenbrae access without the price or grade of the Hills.

Access & amenities

Walk to Bon Air Center and Marin General. Direct creek path access toward Ross and Larkspur.

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Bon Air / Eliseo Drive / Creekside

Condos, townhomes, and medical-adjacent living. The lock-and-leave Greenbrae.

The corridor around Bon Air Shopping Center and Eliseo Drive is a different kind of Greenbrae, condos, townhomes, medical offices, and creekside walking paths. The pocket draws downsizers from larger Greenbrae and Kentfield homes, medical professionals working at Marin General, and second-home owners who want low-maintenance Marin access.

Median value

$1.45M

TH/Condo · May '26

Typical home

2–3BR · 2BA

1,200–1,800 sf

Walk Score

Walkable

Avg DOM

Days on market

What it feels like

Low-maintenance, very convenient. The pocket runs on the creek path, the shopping center, and the hospital.

Typical housing

1970s–90s townhome and condo communities, HOAs cover exteriors, landscaping, and shared amenities.

Who it fits

Downsizers from larger Greenbrae and Kentfield homes; medical professionals; lock-and-leave second-home owners.

Access & amenities

Walk to Bon Air, Marin General, and the creek path. Five minutes to the Larkspur Ferry.

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Spyglass Hill

The hillside condo and townhome pocket. Views without the upkeep.

Spyglass Hill is a recognizable 1970s townhome and condo community climbing a small hillside above Bon Air. Units have hillside views toward Mt. Tam or back across the valley, an HOA that covers exterior and grounds, and the lowest entry price of any Greenbrae pocket. The community draws first-time Marin buyers, downsizers, and pied-à-terre owners.

Median value

$1.55M

TH/Condo · May '26

Typical home

3BR · 2.5BA

1,500–2,000 sf

Form

Townhomes

Stepped hillside

Avg DOM

Days on market

What it feels like

Quiet, manicured, and view-oriented. The HOA does the work; you get the view.

Typical housing

1970s–80s townhomes and condos in a planned hillside community with shared paths and pool.

Who it fits

First-time Marin buyers, downsizers, and pied-à-terre owners who want a view without single-family upkeep.

Access & amenities

Five minutes to Bon Air and Marin General. Quick 101 access in both directions.

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