San Marino
Where legacy meets luxury
One of Southern California's most prestigious residential communities. Tree-lined streets, stately homes, world-class cultural institutions, and the best public school district in the state. San Marino is quiet in the best way possible -- 97% single-family homes, no commercial congestion, and a deep family-centric identity.
Work with Kofen in San Marino
By the numbers.
$3.0M-$3.4M
+5.3%
$986
40-107
Market classification: Very Competitive | Data from Zillow, Movoto, MLS (2025-2026)
Where to look
in San Marino.
Each pocket of San Marino has its own rhythm, pricing, and personality. Here are the areas I guide buyers through most often.
North San Marino / Huntington Drive
Closest to the Huntington Library. Larger estates with significant lot sizes and some of the most prestigious addresses in the city.
Central San Marino / Lacy Park
Surrounds the city's signature 30-acre park. Highly desirable for walkability to green space and community amenities.
South San Marino / Virginia Road
Tree-lined streets with classic Colonial, Tudor, and Craftsman-style homes. Family-oriented with proximity to top-rated schools.
West San Marino
Borders San Gabriel and South Pasadena. Slightly more accessible price points relative to the rest of the city.
East San Marino
Borders Arcadia. Larger lots in some sections with mid-century and contemporary estates.
Schools in San Marino.
Schools are the single most important driver of SGV real estate demand. Here is what San Marino offers families.
San Marino High School
U.S. News nationally ranked #325, CA #39. District math proficiency 83% vs 33% statewide.
Huntington Middle School
Consistently high-performing feeder into San Marino High. Part of SMUSD, top 1% nationally.
Carver Elementary
Proficiency rates near 90% in English and math. Slight edge in statewide ranking.
Valentine Elementary
Equally top-rated with strong community involvement and parent engagement.
Living in San Marino.
Where to eat
Julienne Fine Foods
Fine foods marketplace and café, a San Marino institution since 1985
Colonial Kitchen
Classic American comfort food
Masamitsu Japanese Cuisine
Omakase and kaiseki dining, intimate tasting menus
Chapresso
Neighborhood boba and tea shop, the city's go-to spot
Green spaces
Lacy Park
30-acre heart of community life. Walking loops, rose garden, tennis center, playgrounds, Patton monument.
Garfield Park
Neighborhood park with mature shade trees, tennis courts, playground, and picnic areas.
Things to do
The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens
207-acre estate with 120+ acres of gardens, 12 million library items, fine art galleries including Blue Boy and Pinkie.
El Molino Viejo (The Old Mill)
Built circa 1816 for Mission San Gabriel -- the oldest commercial building in Southern California. Free museum and gallery.
Why buy
in San Marino.
SMUSD ranks in the top 1% of U.S. school districts -- the primary reason families choose San Marino. Test scores are 2-3x the California state average.
One of the most prestigious addresses in Southern California. Extremely low crime rates and consistently ranked among the safest cities in California.
Home to The Huntington, one of the world's great cultural institutions with 120+ acres of botanical gardens.
Strong long-term appreciation driven by limited supply, strict zoning, and generous lot sizes rarely found elsewhere in the SGV.
Ready to explore
San Marino?
I live and work in the San Gabriel Valley. Let me show you the streets, the schools, and the opportunities that data alone cannot reveal.
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