Perched directly over the water in the historic Sandy Beach community, this extraordinary property is one of only a handful of true over water pier homes in the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Wake to panoramic waterfront views, launch your kayak from your own deck, cast a fishing line from home, or simply enjoy watching sailboats, wildlife, and the Vallejo Ferry drift across the horizon as the sun sets over the bay. Some homes offer a view. Very few offer an experience. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare, where homeownership becomes a lifestyle most people only enjoy while on vacation. Designed to embrace its remarkable setting, the main residence showcases soaring bamboo vaulted ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and seamless indoor outdoor living that keeps the water as the centerpiece of everyday life. Spacious waterfront decks create unforgettable spaces for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying your morning coffee surrounded by open water. Adding even more value is a beautifully updated detached cottage, creating exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, a private office, creative studio, or income producing rental. With approximately 1,600 square feet between both residences, this is among the largest properties within this exclusive waterfront enclave. Absence of HOA dues provides uncommon freedom to personalize, rent, or enjoy the property without additional restrictions, making it equally attractive for lifestyle buyers, investors, and remote professionals seeking something truly distinctive. Location offers an ideal balance of peaceful waterfront living and outstanding accessibility. Vallejo Ferry provides a convenient commute to San Francisco, while Napa Valley, Marin County, East Bay employment centers, and Sacramento remain comfortably within reach. Nearby beaches, boating, hiking, restaurants, wineries, and countless recreational opportunities create a setting where every day feels like a getaway. Properties of this caliber rarely become available because locations like this simply cannot be recreated. More than a home, this is an opportunity to own one of Northern California's most unique waterfront properties while embracing a lifestyle defined by tranquility, adventure, flexibility, and unforgettable views.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$605Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mela Fratarcangeli•DRE #01396069• Onyx Real Estate
South Vallejo, located between Mare Island Strait and Interstate 80, is a residential and industrial Vallejo neighborhood with waterfront edges and rail-side corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sonoma Boulevard–Tennessee Street junction, where taquerias, barbershops, corner markets, and auto-service storefronts set a steady, working-day rhythm. Housing reads as mid-century ranch homes, compact bungalows, and small apartment courts on a practical street grid. The shoreline and channel views appear in pockets, with levees and utility landscapes shaping the horizon. Nearby, the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Empress Theatre, and Mare Island Brewing Co. add culture and local flavor beyond the main arterials.
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Offer insights
34 Sandy Beach Rd · $669,000
$675K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $675K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
45 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Open beam ceiling
Back porch
Living room with attached deck and view
Two fireplaces (insert and free-standing)
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (main level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms with tile and shower stalls
Master bathroom features tile and shower stall
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Free-standing gas oven
Free-standing refrigerator
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Tile countertops
Laundry & utility
Laundry area (other)
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Gas heating
Fireplace heating with inserts
Ceiling fans for cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard (full)
Storage structure
Composition roof
Home design
Detached single-family residence
One story
Built in 1957
Has ADU / second unit
Parking
2 parking spaces
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric: other
HOA & community
No association
Electricity and solar
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The R-TC zoning districts are intended for areas that have previously been subdivided for single family residential development and provide the community services appurtenant thereto. The regulations for these districts are designed to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the districts, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. Nine R-TC zoning districts are denoted with a suffix to indicate the minimum parcel size (e.g. R-TC-4 requires a minimum parcel size of 4000 sq ft), minimum building setbacks, and other requirements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Other
Sep 20, 2013 • Final
Building
Re-energize the existing electrical panel.
Electrical
Sep 20, 2013 • Final
Building
Repair and replace a gas line.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 93° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Vallejo, CA • 94590
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Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 34 Sandy Beach Rd
$696,750
$28K over list price of $669K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $415K to $525K.