Spectacularly situated on the shores of San Francisco Bay in Richmond, Marina Bay, The Shores at Marina Bay and The Cove at Marina Bay are three gated condominium home communities that are all attracting first-time homebuyers with a rare combination of quality, value, and convenience
Published: May, 2006
Spectacularly situated on the shores of San Francisco Bay in Richmond, Marina Bay, The Shores at Marina Bay and The Cove at Marina Bay are three gated condominium home communities that are all attracting first-time homebuyers with a rare combination of quality, value, and convenience. One of these buyers, Mara Gourvitz, is a construction project manager who had been a renter in San Francisco for the past 10 years. She recently moved into a one-bedroom condominium home at Marina Bay, where prices start in the low $300,000s.
Mara says she looked actively for a city condominium for more than four months but became discouraged by the high prices and finally gave up. When I was looking for a condominium in San Francisco, every time I could afford to make an offer, I ended up being outbid. It was extremely discouraging, recalls Mara. Then her assistant at work suggested that she take a look at the Marina Bay website. She was immediately attracted to the shingle-sided architecture and white trim, so she decided to drive to the East Bay to take a look. I found Marina Bay and I just loved it from the moment I arrived. It was very different from the city but so beautiful and so peaceful. And I was just shocked by the affordable prices. I knew this was where I wanted to live and I ended up buying my home that very same day.
Marina Bay has been the best-selling residential community in the Bay Area during the last year. Now that condominium homes are also selling at The Cove and The Shores, there is an even wider selection of quality homes to choose from. Marina Bay, The Shores and The Cove all offer the same winning combination of attractive prices and outstanding features that are normally found in far more expensive homes. Prices at The Cove start in the high $200,000s and prices at The Shores start in the mid-$300,000s. Collectively, these three gated, controlled-access communities total 1,180 homes, all by the shores of the Bay and all just minutes from I-580.
One-bedroom and two-bedroom residences at Marina Bay offer spacious floor plans that feature a private patio or balcony, granite countertops, new GE kitchen appliances, connections for a washer and dryer, and ample closet and storage space. Most plans also have a wood-burning fireplace. Community amenities available to all residents include three lighted tennis courts, two swimming pools, two spas, a fully equipped fitness center and a clubhouse for parties or other social gatherings.
Homes at The Shores are situated around meandering lagoons and feature a private patio or balcony and a gourmet kitchen with slab granite countertops and new GE appliances. Five of the six floor plans available include a wood-burning fireplace. There is ample closet and storage space, as well as hook-ups for a washer and dryer. Community amenities include a private, on-site fitness center, two swimming pools, spas and a spacious clubhouse. Similar fine finishes are found in homes at The Cove, including slab granite countertops, new GE appliances, washer/dryer hook-ups, and ample closet and storage space. Every home at The Cove has a wood-burning fireplace and a private patio or deck. Common areas include a gym, pool and spa. All homes at all three communities at Marina Bay come with deeded parking.
Homeowners at all three communities have immediate access to the Bay Trail, which links all of Richmond’s southern shoreline parks – Marina Bay, Point Isabel, Shimada, Barbara & Jay Vincent, Lucretia Edwards and Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. This area has become a major recreational destination for hikers, joggers and bicyclists. Richmond boasts more shoreline than any other city on San Francisco Bay, and has almost 23 miles of the scenic Bay Trail.
The sales information centers at Marina Bay, The Shores and The Cove are open daily from 10AM to 6PM.
For more information, call (888) 631-3324 or visit HomesAtMarinaBay.com.
Directions:
From I-80, take I-580 west toward Point Richmond/San Rafael to Marina Bay Parkway/South 23rd Street exit; turn left on Marina Bay Parkway and follow signs to Marina Bay, The Shores and The Cove.
