Money’s No Object; Check Out Beach Homes In CA, FL, GA: How Much House

ACROSS AMERICA — With warmer weather arriving, let’s daydream about what life would be like if you owned your own beachfront paradise.

Perhaps you invested well, won a lottery or received a huge inheritance. The point is, you’re ridiculously wealthy and money is no object.

A swimming pool is a minimum requirement. That a 5-star Michelin chef would feel right at home in the kitchen goes without saying. Elevators are nice upgrades, and so are wine cellars and saunas.

This week in How Much House, we feature resort-style beachfront properties in California, Florida and Georgia.

California | $28,880,000

445 Belvedere Ave., Belvedere
Listed by: Olivia Hsu Decker | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
Square feet: 8,131
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 7 (5 full)
Year built: 2000

Designed by Charles Gwathmey and featured in Architectural Digest, this world-class home offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the entire skylines of both San Francisco and Sausalito from every corner of the expansive, four-level plan.

Yes, there’s an elevator that descends from the top level, where a three-car garage with glass doors is located, to the courtyard.

A full bath with a steam shower and sauna on the lowest level open to a spacious outdoor terrace with a pool, whose infinity edge of water establishes a poetic connection to the Bay.

A detached, one-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse and a spacious wine cellar complete the property.

Property taxes are estimated at $213,712 a year. After a down payment of $5,776,000, it would cost about $163,971 a month to live there based on a 30-year mortgage with a fixed interest rate of 6.5 percent.

Is it worth it? Peek inside for more photos.

Florida | $13,895,000

10001 Gulf of Mexico Boulevard, Marathon
Listed by: Jackie Eloy | Premiere Plus Realty Co.
Square feet: 4,200
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7 (6 full)
Year built: 2017

Located in the heart of the Florida Keys, this home is surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and offers stunning ocean views from every room.

If privacy is important to you, this house checks all the boxes. It includes private beach with a boat dock with room for a yacht and jet skis.

But it’s also built for entertaining, with a tiki bar and custom outdoor kitchen. Guests may never want to leave, though. The infinity pool has a swim-up bar and a hot tub for soaking.

Property taxes are estimated at $102,823 a year. After a $2,779,000 down payment, it would cost about $78,958 a month to live there, based on a 30-year mortgage with a fixed interest rate of 6.5 percent.

Is it worth it? Peek inside for more photos.

Georgia | $4,900,000

1709 Dixon Lane, St. Simons Island
Listed by: Micki Carter | De Loach Sotheby’s International Realty
Square feet: 5,700
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6 (5 full)
Year built: 2002

If island living is your thing, you’ll love this luxurious hideaway tucked in the quaint neighborhood of East Beach overlooking lush green space and the Atlantic Ocean.

An expansive porch offering ocean views at ground level opens to a foyer, a spacious kitchen, an adjacent dining area, a large great room with two sitting areas and a fireplace. A large bedroom on the main floor has three custom-built bunk beds and a full bath to accommodate guests.

Take the elevator to the upper floor that opens to a landing with seating, two large guest bedrooms and a grand master bedroom that overlooks the ocean. It features a private study, a very large walk-in closet, a luxurious bath with double vanities, a large soaking tub, and a den with a fireplace and private balcony.

If the heated swimming pool isn’t enough to keep you and your guests entertained, the ground floor has a shuffleboard table and large television. The garage accommodates at least three cars, and has plenty of storage and workspace.

Property taxes are estimated at $36,260 a year. After a down payment of $980,000, it would cost about $27,927 a month to live there, assuming a 6.5 percent interest rate on a 30-year mortgage.

Is it worth it? Peek inside for more photos.