One of the biggest surprises when you start looking in Marin is how much your buying power changes from one neighborhood to the next. With a budget around $2 million, you might find a larger updated home in one town, while in another you're trading square footage for walkability, Bay views, or immediate access to open space. That's because Marin isn't one housing market. Each neighborhood has its own character, housing inventory, and pricing. The examples offer a snapshot of what you can generally expect. Every property is different, and inventory changes throughout the year, but comparing these neighborhoods side by side can help you decide which tradeoffs matter most.
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