This legacy waterfront estate located on the shores of Paradise Cove offers a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live the good life in Tiburon. A pioneering dream of its day circa 1936, the home was expanded upon in 1954 with an addition designed by award-winning Yugoslavian architect Theodore Bernardi, Dean of the American Institute of Architecture at U.C. Berkeley. Bernardi's timeless design increased the structure to include approx. 5,476 sq. ft. of living space, 8 bedrooms, and 5 and 1-half bathrooms. The iconic estate, located at 3900 Paradise Drive, has hit the market for the first time in its history.Located on approx. 9.7 acres, the parklike grounds offer the utmost privacy & include a pool, sports court, a bay view level lawn, sandy beach, waterfront sun lounge deck, & a boat way. The home is approached via a long, gated drive which gracefully curves down to a large motor court, where the home commands attention in its stature & prime positioning along the waterfront. The home has two levels featuring grand-scale living, entertaining & dining areas, all enjoying unobstructed waterfront views & vistas of the Berkeley Hills. Additional highlights include a detached 3-car garage, craftsman's workshop, ample storage, an upper & lower stable, garden areas and a cellar.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
Year Built: 1936
Stories: 2
Living Area: 5,476 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone: (415) 381-7300, 251507
Listing Agent: Bill Bullock Lydia Sarkissian, Magdalena N Sarkissian Magdalena N Sarkissian
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior: Storage Area(s), Wet Bar
Fireplace: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 5
Total Bedroom Count: 8
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: Yes
View: Bay, Hills, Water
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 3 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Detached
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 9.71 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central
Cooling: Zoned
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Tamalpais High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Redwood High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Sir Francis Drake High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Del Mar Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Bel Aire Elementary School, Public District Grades 3-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Right on Trestle Glen, right on Paradise Drive
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $8,995,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,643/SqFt
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Elementary School
9
/10
Bel Aire Elementary School
277 Karen Way
Distance between this listing and this school1.56 miles
Public District Grades 3-5
Middle School
9
/10
Del Mar Middle School
105 Avenida Miraflores
Distance between this listing and this school0.87 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
9
/10
Tamalpais High School
700 Miller Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.29 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
/10
Redwood High School
395 Doherty Dr
Distance between this listing and this school4.04 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
Sir Francis Drake High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school8.09 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Bel Aire Elementary School
277 Karen Way
Distance between this listing and this school1.56 miles
Public District Grades 3-5
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Strawberry Point Elementary School
117 E Strawberry Dr
Distance between this listing and this school1.99 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
/10
Edna Maguire Elementary School
80 Lomita Dr
Distance between this listing and this school3.14 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Del Mar Middle School
105 Avenida Miraflores
Distance between this listing and this school0.87 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
200 Phillips Dr
Distance between this listing and this school3.14 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
7
/10
Willow Creek Academy
636 Nevada St
Distance between this listing and this school3.18 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Tamalpais High School
700 Miller Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.29 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
/10
Redwood High School
395 Doherty Dr
Distance between this listing and this school4.04 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
Sir Francis Drake High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school8.09 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $135,256. Typical income of Southeast Marin, CA residents is $200k+ annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3900 Paradise Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 3900 Paradise Dr property is $8,995,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 3900 Paradise Dr is a house located in Tiburon, California, 94920.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 3900 Paradise Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 3900 Paradise Dr are: Bel Aire Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Del Mar Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Tamalpais High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Redwood High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Sir Francis Drake High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 3900 Paradise Dr has 8 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 3900 Paradise Dr is 5,476 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 3900 Paradise Dr is 1936.
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This home is located at 3900 Paradise Dr in Tiburon, CA and zip code 94920. This 5,476 square foot home, which was built in 1936, sits on a 9.71 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 29, 2023 and is currently priced at $8,995,000.
While more than 16 listings in Southeast Marin, CA in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 5 listings sold at asking price, and more than 15 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Southeast Marin, CA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 36%.
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