Tiburon enjoys the same Mediterranean climate experienced
throughout Marin County. Warm, dry summers, kept comfortable by ocean
breezes pushing in around the Marin Headlands, and mild winters hold the
promise of pleasant conditions year-round. Pleasure in Tiburon abides,
regardless of the season. There are few experiences more delightful than
ba ng in the sun and looking out across the bay toward San Francisco
on a clear summer day or admiring the city lights on a crisp winter
evening.Easy Access
With easy access to ferry services and
only minutes away from the Golden Gate Bridge, Tiburon is an attractive
location for commuters. Homes in Tiburon and nearby Belvedere are
expensive. Forbes Magazine has long rated the Belvedere/Tiburon area as
being among the most expensive zip codes in the United States. Homes in
Tiburon are high-end luxury homes and range from stylish single-family
detached homes to sweeping estates, although luxury condominiums and
townhouses are also available. Most properties have panoramic views of
the bay, the surrounding mountains, or the San Francisco city lights.
Eclectic Architecture
Tiburon's interesting past has created a rather
eclectic collection of architectural styles. Main Street is full of
shops and restaurants housed in historic wood buildings dating back to
Tiburon's railroad days. During the late 1800's and early 1900's,
floating homes were popular with summer residents, sea captains, and
bohemian artists; remnants of this era can still be found on Ark Row,
which is full of charming little shops that used to be houseboats.
Examples of classic architecture can be found in the Hilarita Reed
Lyford House, an Italianate villa that now serves as headquarters for
National Audubon Society, and Old St. Hillary's, a former Catholic
church, which is a fine example of the Carpenter Gothic style.
Tiburon also has a long history with the mid-century
modern movement in architecture, and many homes in the area reflect the
simple, understated style of modernists such as Raphael Soriano and
Charles Warren Callister, both prominent mid-century architects who were
based in Tiburon for many years. William Wurster, another of
California's influential architects, designed one of the hillside homes
perched above the waters of Tiburon. Other homes influenced by the
modern movement include a 1960's Quinn and Oda home, and an award
winning, master-planned community of condominiums designed by
Fisher-Friedman Associates.
Waterfront Bonus
Interesting homes, stunning views, and a wonderful
climate just scratch the surface of Tiburon's charms, however. With two
yacht clubs - the Corinthian Yacht Club and the Tiburon Yacht Club;
acres of shopping and waterfront dining, and miles of biking, hiking,
and skating trails there is always something to do in Tiburon.
Real estate in Tiburon is expensive, but properties
hold their value. Despite the general decline in California real estate,
the luxury market in Marin County, including Tiburon, has remained
steady or, in many cases, actually increased in value. The cost of
property in this area reflects the location, views, and standard of
living as well as the architecture and amenities of the home.
