The Town of Tiburon occupies one of the most dramatic settings in Marin County, extending along the Tiburon Peninsula with expansive views of San Francisco Bay, Angel Island, and the Golden Gate. Larger and more varied than neighboring Belvedere, Tiburon offers hillside estates, waterfront properties and walkable homes near downtown — all within a short ferry ride of San Francisco.
Unlike purely residential Belvedere, Tiburon blends scenic coastal living with an active town center, marinas, and everyday accessibility while maintaining a distinctly upscale character.
Tiburon and neighboring Belvedere share the Tiburon Peninsula, yet the markets function differently. While Belvedere is smaller and more tightly held, Tiburon offers a wider range of elevations, architecture, and pricing. Buyers often consider both communities, depending on lifestyle priorities and view orientation.
Tiburon is defined by range.
Architecture spans mid-century view homes, contemporary rebuilds, traditional family residences, and architecturally ambitious estates. Elevation changes dramatically throughout town, which means privacy, access, and view orientation vary significantly from street to street.
Primary influences on value include:
Elevation and view protection
Proximity to downtown Tiburon and ferry access
Driveway access and parking configuration
Lot configuration and usable outdoor space
Renovation or expansion potential
Two homes within the same price range can feel entirely different depending on orientation and topography.
Homes near downtown offer walkability to the ferry, waterfront restaurants, and shoreline paths. Properties range from renovated cottages to newly rebuilt view residences.
Stretching along the Bay, this corridor includes some of Tiburon’s most visually striking properties. Waterfront and elevated sites vary widely in scale, privacy, and architectural style.
These neighborhoods offer flatter streets, proximity to schools and a more traditional residential feel, often appealing to full-time residents and families.
Higher-elevation properties offer expansive Bay views and greater privacy, often commanding higher premiums for unobstructed sightlines.
Tiburon offers both natural beauty and practical connectivity:
Ferry service to San Francisco
Access to shoreline and ridge trails
Sailing and marina culture
Waterfront dining along Main Street
Convenient access to Highway 101
The town attracts executives commuting to San Francisco, families prioritizing schools and buyers seeking coastal living without isolation.
Tiburon typically experiences higher annual turnover than Belvedere, offering broader opportunities while remaining constrained by limited land and consistent demand. For buyers seeking a more limited, ultra-private residential setting, Belvedere presents a distinct alternative within the Peninsula.
Market dynamics often include:
Premium pricing for unobstructed Bay views
Strong interest in updated, move-in-ready homes
Continued renovation activity in view-oriented properties
Demand from San Francisco and Peninsula buyers
Because of Tiburon’s varied topography, pricing is highly sensitive to elevation, orientation and access. Comparable sales require careful interpretation.
Having lived and worked on the Tiburon Peninsula for many years, I understand how these subtle distinctions influence both immediate appeal and long-term value.
With its varied neighborhoods and elevations, strategy in Tiburon depends on understanding micro-markets within the broader peninsula. Evaluating view corridors, driveway access, renovation potential, and proximity to town center amenities requires detailed familiarity.
Tiburon offers range and opportunity — but positioning remains critical.
9,035 people live in Tiburon, where the median age is 50.5 and the average individual income is $135,013. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Tiburon, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Craig Upton/Performance Labs, Valentyna Kovalchuk Studio, and Hair By Jeanette.
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| Beauty | 4.17 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.73 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Tiburon has 3,446 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Tiburon do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,035 people call Tiburon home. The population density is 2,016.62 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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