Most homes in Marin are located within five miles of Highway 101, the major north-south highway. Many Marinites commute to San Francisco for their work, so want to live in the south end of the County, as close to San Francisco as possible. Consequently, prices are generally higher in cities near the Golden Gate Bridge, and become less expensive as one moves northward. In Paradise Cay, Tiburon, most homes feature deep water docks in their back yards. Views Marin County has some of the most spectacular views in the Bay Area.
Any Bay view is welcome.
Another popular view is the majestic 2586 foot Mt. Tamalpais, which can be seen from many Marin cities. Size of the Home Most transferees are surprised at the small size of Bay Area homes. Due to our temperate weather, most residents find themselves spending a lot of time outdoors year around. The preference is for a more scaled down home with less yard work to allow more time for hiking, biking, and going to the beach. Square footage of homes is rarely quoted.