31 Wharf Road
BCLT is proud and excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco to bring much-needed affordable homeownership opportunities to downtown Bolinas. Together, we will build eight affordable homes specifically designed for low-income, first-time homeowners, offering critical access to homeownership in the heart of West Marin.
This project is crucial, as homeownership has become increasingly unattainable for working families. In Bolinas, housing expenses exceed the national average by 181%, with the average home price now hovering around $1.75M. In recent years, many homes in our close-knit coastal community have been removed from the long-term rental market and converted into short-term rentals and vacation homes. As a result, many residents can no longer afford to live in their local school districts or within a reasonable distance from their jobs.
In the Bolinas-Stinson School District, nearly 75% of our community’s full-time residents are low-income and at risk of being displaced. Our commitment is to preserve the diversity and character of Bolinas by ensuring that our residents have access to affordable homeownership, allowing them to remain in the community they love. This project reflects years of work by our community to address the housing crisis and maintain Bolinas as an inclusive place for all.
Last year, we successfully worked together to build four affordable, single-family homes for local families on Overlook Drive and Aspen Road. This new development along Wharf Road builds on that success, with a shared vision of providing more affordable homes in our area. Homeownership provides families with a stable foundation and helps build vibrant, resilient communities. As housing costs continue to rise in West Marin, the need for creative solutions to prevent displacement is more pressing than ever. This partnership brings affordable homeownership opportunities to a community in urgent need, ensuring that families can stay rooted in Bolinas for generations to come.
The 31 Wharf project will feature two buildings with a total of eight homes: six three-bedroom townhomes and two two-bedroom townhomes, alongside two ground-floor commercial spaces.
We extend our deepest thanks to the private individuals and funders who have helped move this project forward. Their generosity, paired with financial backing from Habitat Greater San Francisco, the County of Marin Housing Trust Fund, the Marin Community Foundation, Measure W, and HUD, is instrumental in making this project a reality.
