Paradise Cay, Tiburon-Belvedere, California - Waterfront Real Estate Review

IntroductionCommunity
Paradise Cay is a waterfront community of aboutHowever, the Tiburon Yacht Club does also serve as
200 homes (including a few newly-built town homesa gathering place for the community which has a
and free standing homes) on the North-East edge ofnumber of notable residents. These include the
the Tiburon Peninsula.Moseleyes (Tim the "patriach" being responsible for
About thirty-nine of the homes front directly ontothe Paradise Cay development in the sixties) and the
San Francisco Bay and have spectacular views. Theinterestingly controversial radio personality Michael
rest are situated on canals approximately 90 ft wideSavage of the "Savage Nation". There is a good
and have docks capable of berthing cruisers some ofcommunity spirit evidenced in various activities
which are up to 60ft in length.throughout the year.
Waterfront and Canal-front HomesSummary
In common with many other Bayfront homes theParadise Cay is one of the very few localities in Marin
ones in Paradise Cay do not have docks becauseCounty where you can have a big boat safely
permanently berthing a boat directly on the Bay isberthed at your back door. Although it may appear a
not practical due to wave motion. Nevertheless thesebit isolated on a map, it is only ten miles from the
absolute waterfront homes have excellent views ofGolden Gate Bridge and a few miles away from a
the Bay. The boats on the canals and in the Paradisegood (some say excellent) supermarket (Paradise
Cay Yacht Harbor, which is part of the development,Market) and the two extensive shopping areas of
all have direct access to the Bay.Corte Madera - "Town Center" and "The Village"
The canals are a little tight for maneuverability ofeither side of Hwy 101.
large cruisers but that will just improve your boatRoute 113 Golden Gate buses run between Paradise
maneuvering skills won't it? There is also a minorCay and Redwood High School on school days. The
matter of fairly steep gangplanks at low tide but thatCay lies in the highly rated Tiburon Reed School
is a small price to pay for a protected berth withdistrict.
direct access to the Bay. The canals are currentlyThere are very few localities in Marin that offer the
being dredged (October 2009) and dredging will bevariety of water views, boating options, a good
repeated about every five years.school district and good shopping not too far away,
The Yacht Harbor and Tiburon Yacht Clubthat are to be found in Paradise Cay.
The new, six acre Paradise Cay Yacht HarborFurther Information
(marina), at the Northern end of the Paradise CayOf course, as with any residential property, there are
development, can accommodate boats up to 115some secrets of location that are known only to
feet with up to 24-foot beam on the end ties. It hasthose who do diligent research. Let us be your guide
two pump-out facilities, lots of parking and newto finding the ideal property for you in this unique
restrooms.locality - or elsewhere in Marin.
The nearby Tiburon Yacht Club (400 Trinidad Drive)We can give you expert help in sorting out all your
has about 230 members (about 40% of them fromhousing options in Marin - especially when it comes to
the Cay) but has no berthing facilities of its ownwaterfront properties.
given the close proximity of the Paradise Cay YachtIf you are seeking honest, dedicated, personal
Harbor. It is an active sailing club with over thirtyassistance in finding your dream home in Marin
scheduled races per year - not just a social venue.County please contact me.