Drone views of the Delta Coves residential development on Bethel Island

Atop a double seawall on the east end of Contra Costa County, a massive new waterfront residential community is taking shape more than four decades after its conception.

Located in the heart of Bethel Island, the Delta Coves development is the largest and most upscale development ever on this 3,400-acre rural island surrounded by seawalls. Here, 494 waterfront homes have risen or are being built, each with private, individual docks.

In addition to luxury homes that range in price from $1.3 million to $1.7 million, the new man-made lagoon community in the heart of Bethel Island includes a clubhouse, with a swimming pool, fitness facilities form and an outdoor event space. Fifty-one houses have been built to date, of which 121 are currently under construction. There are 11 model homes open now, with 14 different floor plans.

“It will be a very beautiful club for a wonderful life on the water,” said Nick Taratsas, managing director of DMB Development, of Delta Coves, the long-awaited project that has weathered zoning battles and seen a parade. of course the developers have a hard time getting there.

The Island Camp, a 15,000 square foot activity center and private club designed by renowned San Francisco architectural firm Hart Howerton, is the centerpiece of social life at Delta Coves with its multiple sports fields, its fitness center, swimming pool, hot tub, and other amenities. .

Taratsas said the project will feature 11 model homes featuring different options. Several developers will offer homes from 1,800 to 4,800 square feet and more. A new grand model home reopening took place several weeks ago and the project is expected to be fully completed in 2025. For more information, visit deltacoves.com.

Judith Prieve of the Bay Area News Group contributed to this report.