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Tiburon California 94920
BlackStone, a California corporation, represents sellers and purchasers of Tiburon homes - including single family homes, condominiums, and Planned Unit Developments. We practice Single Agency, exclusively, and not Dual Agency. This means that we represent seller clients and buyer clients, but we never represent both on the same parcel of real estate.
This site discusses the multiple listing service; historical sales prices; seller disclosures; buyer inspections; property taxes; mortgage financing; real estate brokerage ..... Issues affecting homeownership such as schools, mass transit, demographics .... are included; as are The BlackStone Commentaries.
This site is NOT intended as a clone of the Chamber of Commerce, lauding the beauty of Tiburon Peninsula. THAT, is done well, by the Chamber and others.
TOWN OF TIBURON
The official Town of Tiburon site includes links to the Town's agencies. It also includes links to the Tiburon Ferry schedule; landmarks society; sailing resources; Town Council meetings; Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; and the like.
The 2000 Census reports the total population of the Town of Tiburon at 8,666. Year 2000 demographics for Tiburon are available at the ABAG site: population, race, sex, age, housing, education. Another excellent demographics site is City-Data.com site.
TIBURON MUNICIPAL CODE
The Tiburon Municipal Code is online. The chapters in Title IV, LAND IMPROVEMENT AND USE, cover most real estate related issues.
Chapter 13 BUILDING REGULATIONS*
Chapter 13A REPORTS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS
Chapter 13B HISTORIC LANDMARKS
Chapter 13C INDIVIDUAL AND ALTERNATIVE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 13D FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Chapter 13E WATER CONSERVATION
Chapter 13F WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION AND USE
Chapter 14 SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Chapter 14A DRAINAGE AREAS
Chapter 14B PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES
Chapter 15 VIEW AND SUNLIGHT OBSTRUCTION FROM TREES
15-1 Purpose and principles
(a) The purposes of this chapter are to:
(1) Establish the right of persons to preserve views or sunlight which existed at any time since they purchased or occupied a property from unreasonable obstruction by the growth of trees.
(2) Establish a process by which persons may seek restoration of such views or sunlight when unreasonably obstructed by the growth of trees or other vegetation (see definition of "Tree").
Chapter 15A TREES
15-1 Purpose and principles
"The Tiburon general plan recognizes the importance of trees to the character and beauty of the town, and recognizes the role that trees have in advancing the public health, safety and welfare. The town has therefore determined that reasonable regulation of the removal, alteration, and planting of certain trees is necessary to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. Regulation of trees is based upon the following general policies ..... "
Chapter 16 ZONING
16-2.2 R-1 zone regulations
16-1.7.2 Lot types and lot frontage
16-2.4.3 Land and structure regulations (RO-1).
(a) Minimum parcel area: forty thousand square feet;
(b) Lot coverage limit: fifteen percent;
(c) Minimum required lot width: seventy feet;
(d) Minimum required yards: front thirty feet; side twenty feet; rear twenty percent of the depth of the lot or twenty-five feet, whichever is less;
(e) Building height limit: thirty feet for main building and fifteen feet for accessory building;
(f) Site plan and architectural review as provided in section 16-4.2, including floor area ratio guidelines as provided in section 16-4.2.8
"16-4.2.8 Floor Area Ratio
The intent of this section is to provide a community yardstick for appropriate residential size and scale, measured in gross square footage, in relation to the overall size of property on which the improvements are proposed. It is the intent of the Town of Tiburon to reasonably apply residential floor area ratios with regard to specific site characteristics and the surrounding pattern of development.
The floor area ratio guideline is intended to discourage overbuilding of property, as often occurs with "tear-downs" and extensive remodel/additions on infill sites, and with first-time residential construction. The floor area ratio guideline for a lot is not intended as a target to be achieved, but is intended to indicate a reasonable maximum. The town may approve less than the maximum square footage indicated by the floor area ratio guideline when necessary to achieve compatibility with surrounding development, to maintain the neighborhood character, or for other good cause.
"16-5.6.8 Lot coverage.
Lot coverage measures the proportion of a lot that is covered by structures. Lot coverage limits help to promote the aesthetic qualities of spaciousness and privacy. Lot coverage limits can also help reduce excessive run-off and help provide usable yard spaces by restricting the horizontal overbuilding of properties. In traditional zones (R-1, R-1-B, R-2, R-3, RO), the percentage of any lot which may be covered by structures is specified in the land and structure regulations for that zone. (See article II.) Lot coverage in planned developments is usually established by the precise development plan or associated document.
Lot coverage is calculated by dividing the area occupied by the exterior limits of all structures exceeding three feet in height above the natural or finished ground surface, whichever is lower, by the total lot area, and multiplying by one hundred."
HISTORICAL HOME PRICES
BY YEAR, SINCE 1965
Marin real estate is among the most expensive in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can track average sales prices from 1965 to date, and median sale prices from 1994 to date: Tiburon. The total sales represent BOTH single family and common interest (condominiums, coops, PUDs].
BY MONTH, SINCE 1997
I have developed the following table to track the number of single family Tiburon homes sold, per month, since January, 1995, together with the average sale price, per month. For example, in January of 1997 there were 3 homes sold, at an average price of $644,166.
TIBURON - AVERAGE PRICE OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
FROM 1995 |
| YR |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
| 95 |
610,500
4 |
750,416
6 |
804,571
7 |
512,416
6 |
673,923
13 |
586,428
14 |
| 96 |
703,250
8 |
678,750
8 |
637,750
4 |
818,500
12 |
763,812
16 |
1,487,617
17 |
| 97 |
644,166
3 |
845,000
10 |
921,205
17 |
941,539
19 |
1,050,199
15 |
1,119,166
6 |
| 98 |
1,276,666
6 |
1,328,000
13 |
1,192,357
14 |
1,097,461
13 |
695,576
5 |
852,545
11 |
| 99 |
547,600
5 |
1,158,888
9 |
1,119,950
10 |
1,249,564
18 |
1,104,226
17 |
1,207,647
17 |
| 00 |
1,769,661
6 |
1,423,296
13 |
1,296,292
20 |
2,454,500
15 |
1,512,650
16 |
1,656,733
15 |
| 01 |
1,620,200
5 |
2,526,857
7 |
1,619,500
10 |
2,003,437
8 |
2,089,166
6 |
1,695,687
16 |
| 02 |
1,989,285
7 |
1,331,833
6 |
2,075,833
12 |
1,430,639
13 |
1,731,000
10 |
1,390,633
15 |
| 03 |
1,759,000
5 |
2,496,250
4 |
1,823,395
10 |
1,552,058
17 |
1,771,309
11 |
1,701,714
7 |
| 04 |
2,136,375
8 |
1,474,643
7 |
1,707,083
12 |
2,103,317
15 |
2,482,711
19 |
2,193,158
19 |
| 05 |
1,879,250
7 |
1,400,000
1 |
2,141,895
19 |
2,445,417
12 |
2,520,694
18 |
3,093,800
10 |
| 06 |
2,533,929
7 |
2,203,286
7 |
3,159,444
9 |
2,426,750
8 |
1,616,071
7 |
2,507,344
16 |
| 07 |
9,428,333
3 |
2,778,143
7 |
2,077,844
12 |
2,041,133
15 |
2,325,950
19 |
2,341,069
12 |
| 08 |
4,515,000
4 |
2,592,039
6 |
2,456,143
7 |
2,016,642
10 |
2,154,879
10 |
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| CONTINUED |
| YR |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
TOTAL |
| 95 |
1,135,510
8 |
779,454
11 |
732,148
9 |
858,937
8 |
809,160
10 |
791,428
7 |
751,189
103 |
| 96 |
1,070,500
6 |
714,954
11 |
682,396
15 |
964,750
8 |
965,653
13 |
701,462
8 |
883,700
126 |
| 97 |
1,000,776
13 |
1,018,471
12 |
901,165
7 |
731,818
11 |
1,370,400
5 |
681,066
15 |
925,249
133 |
| 98 |
1,005,852
17 |
1,087,940
15 |
1,224,777
9 |
598,500
5 |
1,046,800
5 |
901,200
10 |
1,060,325
123 |
| 99 |
1,229,176
17 |
1,575,692
13 |
1,636,999
16 |
2,139,825
10 |
1,658,718
11 |
1,435,818
11 |
1,358,257
154 |
| 00 |
2,461,860
11 |
1,841,047
21 |
1,485,277
18 |
1,494,285
7 |
2,139,272
11 |
2,346,428
7 |
1,773,825
160 |
| 01 |
1,616,857
14 |
1,679,222
9 |
917,500
2 |
1,937,000
5 |
1,331,400
5 |
1,443,812
10 |
1,732,388
97 |
| 02 |
2,118,000
11 |
1,289,363
11 |
2,225,833
6 |
1,287,083
6 |
2,089,500
10 |
1,456,318
10 |
1,688,979
117 |
| 03 |
1,283,800
10 |
1,450,080
17 |
2,097,916
12 |
2,577,700
10 |
1,581,155
14 |
1,847,958
12 |
1,763,941
129 |
| 04 |
1,849,800
5 |
1,748,046
19 |
1,870,556
9 |
1,809,077
13 |
1,927,375
8 |
1,494,667,
6 |
1,967,797
140 |
| 05 |
2,386,455
11 |
2,609,850
10 |
2,269,792
12 |
1,926,346
13 |
2,268,000
5 |
2,196,500
10 |
2,334,693
128 |
| 06 |
1,775,667
9 |
2,738,136
11 |
2,369,040
13 |
1,677,143
7 |
1,944,286
7 |
1,422,667
6 |
2,272,463
107 |
| 07 |
2,507,519
14 |
1,978,875
8 |
3,455,167
9 |
2,996,667
3 |
2,138,333
12 |
2,738,000
8 |
2,575,047
122 |
Developed from statistics compiled by the Bay Area Real Estate Information Service [BAREIS]
TIBURON-BELVEDERE SCHOOLS
Reed Union School District
"The Reed Union School District (RUSD) is an elementary district serving the southern Marin communities of Belvedere, Tiburon, and a portion of East Corte Madera. Its three school sites are located in Tiburon: Reed School for kindergarten through second grade; Bel Aire School for grades 3, 4 and 5; and Del Mar Middle School for grades 6, 7 and 8. District enrollment is around 1,000 students, with class sizes averaging under 25."
The schools below can be compared to schools in the District, the County and the State using the Education Data Partnership site. From the "Reports" menu select "Schools". After entering "Marin", the Reed Union Elementary School District will be an option. Select any elementary school. Then, from "Select a Report" choose "School Comparisons".
Reed School
"Reed School offers a nurturing climate for the primary age student. In addition to a full academic program, there is a school-wide focus on develop- mentally appropriate programs, positive reinforcement, integration of art into the curriculum, Spanish and culture, beginning computer education, and a special motor development program. The school facilities include a multi-purpose room, library, music room and turfed athletic field. Average class size is 19. "
Bel Aire School
"Bel Aire offers an academic curriculum in language arts, math, history/ social studies, and science. The school facility includes a multi-purpose room, library, computer laboratory, music room, and turfed athletic field. Average class size is 18 in 3rd grade and 25 in 4th and 5th grades."
Del Mar Middle School
"Del Mar provides a daily academic program in language arts, math, science, history/ social studies, and physical education, with electives in art and computer technology. Students take Spanish daily in the 7th and 8th grades for a semester or full year and twice a week in 6th grade. Class size in academic subjects ranges from 21 to 25. There is also a small "opportunity class" designed to meet the needs of students who have difficulty with the traditional middle school schedule. "
For links to private schools in Tiburon try the Online Guide to Bay Area Private Schools.
For STAR test results see our Marin site.
CRIME DATA
The Marin County Sheriff: The Department is charged with law enforcement outside of incorporated areas, which are divided into four areas. The unincorporated neighborhoods of Southern Marin are in Area 1.
The Attorney General: This Office logs crime statistics for every city and county in California. The
County of Marin crime statistics are found on its site.
Megan's Law: since 1999, every lease or rental agreement for real property, or real property sales contracts for residential real property, must contain written notice that a prospective purchaser can access the data base containing information about registered sex offenders.
Not a pleasant topic, but it is important to understand how to access the online sex offender database called
Megan's Law, and what it contains. It is maintained by the California Attorney General. On entering the site one must first read and consent to a general Disclaimer.
There are seven search modes: by name, city, ZIP Code, or county; or within a predetermined radius of a selected address, park, or school.
There are pictures of every registrant, and most include addresses. The 'more info' link provides tabs for descriptions, offenses, scars/marks, and aliases.
EVEN MORE LINKS RE TIBURON REAL ESTATE AND HOMES FOR SALE
The real estate links along the left "frame" are those that we believe would prove most helpful for those interested in the structure of a transaction to purchase a San Francisco home. Below are links for those not as ready to commit to purchasing, who want first to explore in broader detail the purchase of a Tiburon home, or real estate in general.
* craig's list of tiburon homes for sale
* professional publishing
* Real estate authors: jack guttentag, bob bruss, john reed
* marin independent journal real estate page
* international real estate digest
* marin association of realtors
* lawyer referral, marin county bar association
* realty times
* nolo press, real estate
* department of real estate
* department of real estate reference book
* tiburon community profile
* irs pub 530: purchase of home
* irs pub 523: sale of home
* dataquick
* tiburon peninsula foundation
* thomas bros guide covers marin and san francisco
* before purchasing a tiburon condominium
* community development agency, for tiburon homes in unincorporated Marin
* marin county code, for tiburon homes in unincorporated Marin
All information on this site is deemed accurate but should be independently verified. In addition, some information is date/time sensitive. And some of the ordinances and customs are exclusive to the City & County of San Francisco.
Although I am a broker-attorney I am not YOUR broker-attorney - YET. For specific questions and inquiries I recommend that you contact the Marin County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service. For a nominal Referral Service fee you can have an otherwise free consultation with an attorney specializing in real estate, taxation ......
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