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Old 02-25-2013, 07:05 PM
 
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I really like the idea of retiring on the water and have been looking for houses in Discovery Bay with my realtor. Also, I have rented there several years ago and really loved living right on the water with a boat deck in my backyard. However, I'm wondering about what kind of upkeep these houses require being so close to moisture all the time. Anyone live in this area before and have any insight or advice? Any thoughts about the area. TIA
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Old 02-25-2013, 09:25 PM
 
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Those river delta communities depend on a decaying river levee system to stay above water. The levees need to be fortified or rebuilt, but the State is always struggling for funds. Proceed at your own risk.
http://www.sacramentoriverdelta.net/2012/08/01/2901/

http://sacramento.about.com/od/local...leveeflood.htm

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Old 02-25-2013, 09:38 PM
 
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I really like the idea of retiring on the water and have been looking for houses in Discovery Bay with my realtor. Also, I have rented there several years ago and really loved living right on the water with a boat deck in my backyard. However, I'm wondering about what kind of upkeep these houses require being so close to moisture all the time. Anyone live in this area before and have any insight or advice? Any thoughts about the area. TIA
I think this area is really intriguing, it makes the distance away from the city justifiable. Several years is quite a long time, did you notice anything wearing down? I can't imagine it would be anything too costly considering it's not on the ocean. I would check about flood insurance first.
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Old 02-25-2013, 10:47 PM
 
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I have the same thought every time I drive through the low-lying delta communities - when "the big one" (earthquake) hits, the entire region will be inundated with water, Katrina-style.
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:38 PM
 
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I have the same thought every time I drive through the low-lying delta communities - when "the big one" (earthquake) hits, the entire region will be inundated with water, Katrina-style.
Just make sure you have a life raft on hand
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Old 02-26-2013, 12:21 AM
 
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I've spent time in discovery bay and never thought of it as being vulnerable...

Sure... if oceans rise I guess anything is possible.

Can't recall hearing about Discovery Bay Brentwood, Antioch or Pittsburg being dependant of levies..

Most of the neighbors of my friends use the homes for weekend or getaway... many are from Silicon Valley...
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Old 02-26-2013, 11:03 AM
 
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Friend's lived there for 7 years. It's fun in summer but pretty dead and empty in winter. She's tired of being so far away from everything though, and looking to move closer to the rest of the bay area. There are deals to be had though if you don't mind being so far away and the drunk masses in summer/quiet emptiness in winter
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Old 02-26-2013, 12:10 PM
 
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Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts. I'd make sure to have a jet ski handy just in case the big one hits. lol My insurance agent said insurance rates are not higher there than where I currently live and FEMA hasn't required flood zone insurance there but that could always change and is something to think about. I was thinking more about just wear and tear on your house from living near water. I'm not sure if that is an issue since your house isn't actually touching water.

I really appreciate everyone taking the time to respond. My main concern is being farther away and whether living on water would lose it's charm after a while and it would be boring out there as Obamadon1's friend mentioned.
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Old 02-26-2013, 12:59 PM
 
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Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts. I'd make sure to have a jet ski handy just in case the big one hits. lol My insurance agent said insurance rates are not higher there than where I currently live and FEMA hasn't required flood zone insurance there but that could always change and is something to think about. I was thinking more about just wear and tear on your house from living near water. I'm not sure if that is an issue since your house isn't actually touching water.

I really appreciate everyone taking the time to respond. My main concern is being farther away and whether living on water would lose it's charm after a while and it would be boring out there as Obamadon1's friend mentioned.
A cabin we rent in Cambria yearly isn't actually insulated properly and has moisture problems in the lower bedroom. Their carpet mildewed but they didn't re-insulate. They have replaced the windows but still have the problem.

Generally a fresh coat of paint should be ok as long as you are built to current standards, I think. But you probably would have some increase in routine maintenance costs. Perhaps with rust on exposed metal surfaces as well. Never have lived right on the coast, though.
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Old 02-26-2013, 01:05 PM
 
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My high school boss retired to Discovery Bay... they are older and absolutely like the tranquility during the week... weekends, they are always being invited to parties.

Beautiful home on Newport with all aluminum dock and decking... corrosion and moisture have not been a problem.
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