The top end pulled away this quarter

The Marin luxury market report for Q2 2026 tells one story above the rest: the top of the market pulled away this spring. Between April and June, 706 single-family homes sold across Marin County, up 16% from the same quarter last year. The average sale price reached $2,582,207, up 11%. However, the county median rose just 3%, to $1,862,500. That spread between average and median is not a rounding error. It is the signature of a market where the most expensive homes are appreciating faster than everything beneath them.

I have watched Marin through twenty-five years of cycles, and quarters like this one are rare. Therefore, this report goes beyond the headline numbers. Below you will find the full town-by-town table, the June momentum data, and what I believe both buyers and sellers should do about it.

706 single-family homes sold across Marin County

The Q2 2026 numbers at a glance

First, the county topline for April through June 2026, drawn from BAREIS MLS single-family sales data:

• Average sale price: $2,582,207, up 11% year over year
• Median sale price: $1,862,500, up 3%
• Homes sold: 706, up 16%
• Average days on market: 28

In addition, the June close of the quarter showed real acceleration. Marin sellers received an average of 103.4% of original list price in June, compared with 98.4% in June 2025. Similarly, 239 single-family homes sold in June against 194 a year earlier, and the June median reached $1.83 million, up from $1.67 million. In other words, the quarter did not fade as it ended. It sped up.

Inside the Marin luxury market report Q2 2026: where prices surged

The luxury tier drove this quarter, and the numbers are striking even by Marin standards.

Ross posted an average sale price of $6,709,520, up 65% year over year, with the median up 55% to $5,150,000. Kentfield averaged $5,224,238, up 45%, on a median of $4,200,000, up 32%. Belvedere's median jumped 37% to $6,500,000, with unit sales up 44%. Sausalito rose 21% on average to $3,227,000. Meanwhile, Larkspur's median climbed 32% to $3,620,000.

June's trophy sales confirm the pattern. According to MLSListings and BAREIS MLS data, the month's ten highest sales all closed at or above $10 million. The list was led by 101 Belvedere Avenue at $28,250,000, followed by a $20 million sale on Bellagio Road in Ross. Kentfield, Tiburon, and Stinson Beach all placed sales on that list as well. For a county that records a handful of $10 million closings in a typical quarter, ten in a single month is a signal, not noise.

Notably, this surge happened on thin supply. Kentfield unit sales actually fell 29%, and Sausalito fell 16%. As a result, intense competition for very few exceptional properties pushed prices sharply higher. This is the same dynamic I wrote about when the $50 million Crest listing hit Belvedere this spring, and it connects directly to the AI-driven wealth wave moving north from San Francisco. Cash-heavy buyers are competing for scarce, finished, view-oriented homes. Consequently, the scarcest tier appreciated fastest.

Town by town: the full Q2 2026 table

Here is the complete town-by-town picture from the Marin luxury market report for Q2 2026, covering single-family sales from April through June with year-over-year changes:

Source: BAREIS MLS, single-family residences sold April 1 through June 30, 2026 and 2025. Compiled by Coldwell Banker Realty.

Two reading notes. First, small towns produce volatile percentages. Ross moved 65% on fifteen sales, so a few extraordinary closings carry real weight. Second, days on market tells its own story. Corte Madera homes sold in 12 days and Mill Valley in 14, while Ross estates averaged 82. Exceptional properties at the very top still take time to find their buyer, even in a strong market.

The middle of the market told a quieter story

Not every town surged, and I think the contrast matters more than the headlines. Novato slipped 3% on median to $1,300,000. San Anselmo's median fell 13% to $1,720,000, even as unit sales rose 20%. Fairfax averages eased 3%. Even Tiburon posted a 7% median decline, although its average held slightly positive on 16% more sales.

However, I would read this as rotation rather than weakness. Volume rose almost everywhere, including double-digit sales growth in Novato, San Anselmo, and Fairfax. Buyers remained active at these price points. Instead of falling demand, the softer medians mostly reflect which homes traded: more entry-level and mid-tier properties changed hands, while rate-sensitive buyers negotiated harder than their all-cash counterparts at the top.

What Q2 means for sellers

If you own in the luxury corridor, from Sausalito through Tiburon, Belvedere, and up through Ross and Kentfield, this is the most favorable selling environment in several years. Inventory at your tier is scarce, buyers are liquid, and June sellers cleared 103.4% of original asking on average. Even so, preparation still separates the fourteen-day sale from the ninety-day listing. Condition, presentation, and pricing strategy did not stop mattering just because the market strengthened. They matter more, because the buyers paying these prices expect finished homes.

If you own in Novato, San Anselmo, or Fairfax, the message is different but not discouraging. Buyers are absorbing more homes than last year. Therefore, accurate pricing against your town's actual Q2 data, rather than last spring's expectations, is what wins.

What Q2 means for buyers

For luxury buyers, waiting has become expensive. Ross appreciated 65% in a year. As a result, the discount for acting later keeps shrinking, and the ten $10 million-plus June sales suggest deep competition for the best properties. Preparation wins these homes: organized funds, clear criteria, and decisiveness before the tour, not after.

For buyers under $2 million, the quarter quietly improved your position. Novato, San Anselmo, and Fairfax offered more selection and flatter prices. In other words, the value story in Marin right now sits in exactly the towns the luxury headlines skip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Marin County in mid-2026?

The Marin County median sale price for Q2 2026 (April through June) was $1,862,500, up 3% year over year. In June 2026 specifically, the median reached $1.83 million, up from $1.67 million in June 2025.

Which Marin towns gained the most value in Q2 2026?

Ross led the county with average prices up 65% and the median up 55%. Kentfield followed at 45% average growth, Belvedere's median rose 37%, Larkspur's median rose 32%, and Sausalito's average rose 21%.

Are Marin homes selling above asking price in 2026?

Yes. In June 2026, Marin sellers received an average of 103.4% of original list price, up from 98.4% a year earlier. Well-prepared homes in central and southern Marin routinely attract multiple offers.

How fast are homes selling in Marin County?

Marin homes averaged 28 days on market in Q2 2026. Corte Madera averaged just 12 days and Mill Valley 14, while large estates in Ross averaged 82 days. Speed varies sharply by price tier and preparation.

Is now a good time to sell a luxury home in Marin?

The Marin luxury market report for Q2 2026 suggests yes, particularly in Ross, Kentfield, Belvedere, Sausalito, and Tiburon. Luxury inventory is scarce, buyers are cash-heavy, and June alone saw ten sales at or above $10 million. Preparation and pricing strategy still determine the outcome.

About Lauren Hamblet

Lauren Hamblet is a luxury real estate advisor with Coldwell Banker Realty, serving Southern and Central Marin, San Francisco, and the broader Bay Area. Twenty-five years guiding clients through Marin's most distinctive neighborhoods have shaped her quietly sophisticated, globally informed approach. Learn more about Lauren or contact her.