The small downtown has a grocery store, post office, a florist, some boutiques and restaurants and a cafe, as well as a few offices. Ross also features some of the oldest and most exclusive estates in the county,both in the hills and along Shady Lane, the tree-lined road that connects it to neighboring San Anselmo.

Recent Listings: 29 Poplar, near Ross Common, $1,495,000.  A gorgeous Queen Anne built in the 1890s and updated with impeccable upgrades. Main house under 1800 s.f., separate studio w/bathroom. Level yard with large, sunny lawn.

32 Poplar, $1,279,000.  Beautifully remodeled cottage with a large, sunny, level lawn in back, enclosed by mature vegetation.  Easy stroll along the sidewalk to Ross Common, Marmelade Cafe, and the Ross School. 

Points of Interest:  Ross has a newly-remodeled school which is the envy of the surrounding areas. Check it out at www.rossschool.net.  The Marin Art & Garden Center, a beautiful garden and event center: www.magc.org.  It also contains the adorable co-op Pixie Park, which is open to families with children up to the age of six (www.pixiepark.org). 

 Ross has an active historical society, whose books about the town may be obtained at the Town offices or by ordering online: "Through Their Eyes”, a 50 Year Resident Memory Book or “Ross, The People, The Places, The History”.  Order by emailing ross.events@gmail.com or calling 415-453-1453 x176.

Ross is a small town, not geared toward tourism. However, visitors to the community will find downtown Ross Common a charming collection of stores and restaurants. A short ride away, Mt. Tam's watershed with lakes, paths, meadows, hiking trails & waterfalls offer a bevy of outdoor activities. Check www.marinwater.org (click on "watershed" once on their site) for info on the recreational areas in the watershed.

Weather: Ross is inland, so it is warmer and drier than other spots in the county. The average low is around 48 degrees, with the coldest months being November and December. Spring, summer and fall weather is known for being warmer and clearer than the coastal regions, and delightful.