How much does it cost to buy a house in Sausalito?
Sausalito median is $1,950,000. At 20% down with current rates around 6.85%, expect roughly $390,000 for the downpayment and ~$10,222/mo principal+interest (before tax/insurance/HOA).
For Sausalito home buyers
Buy a home in Sausalito — the realistic playbook.
Sausalito median: $1,950,000. Days on market: 22. $/sqft: $1182. Roger Grubb has 18 years of Bay Area buyer-side experience including dozens of Sausalito transactions. Buyer commission paid by seller — Roger costs you nothing extra.
What $$1,950,000 buys you in Sausalito
Boats, hills, restaurants, ferry to SF. Smaller market than Mill Valley but with personality, waterfront access, and views few Bay Area cities match.
Roger's insider take: Hillside homes above downtown trade by view-grade. New Town (below) is the entry-price play. Houseboats are a separate market entirely with their own marina rules.
Buying a Sausalito home — FAQ
Is Sausalito a good place to buy a home?
Buyers prioritizing waterfront + view + walkability over school district.
What schools serve Sausalito?
Key schools: Bayside MLK Academy (7/10), Tamalpais HS (district) (9/10).
What types of buyers does Sausalito attract?
Downsizers from larger Bay Area homes, Empty-nesters, SF refugees wanting waterfront.
What's the catch with buying in Sausalito?
A schools play. Sausalito proper has limited public-school options; many families opt private or commute to Mill Valley schools.
How competitive is buying in Sausalito?
Average 22 days on market. Moderately competitive — buyers have some leverage on properly prepped listings.
How do I find off-market homes in Sausalito?
Roger Grubb has been transacting in Sausalito for 18 years and sees ~1-in-4 homes off-market. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on his buyer list.
Buy in Sausalito — one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.