Sausalito home-buyer guide · 2026

Homes for sale in Sausalito — what the listing photos don't tell you.

Sausalito median home price in 2026: $1,950,000. Price per sqft: $1182. Average days on market: 22. A waterfront town with houseboats, hillside Mediterranean homes, and Golden Gate views.

Roger Grubb has been transacting in Sausalito for 18 years and sees roughly 1-in-4 homes off-market before they hit MLS. If the home you want doesn't exist on Zillow yet, Roger may already know about it.

Sausalito insider knowledge

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.

What Sausalito isn't: A schools play. Sausalito proper has limited public-school options; many families opt private or commute to Mill Valley schools.

Sausalito home-buying FAQ

What is the median home price in Sausalito in 2026?

Sausalito median is $1,950,000, at $1182/sqft, with 22 days on market.

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 (rating 7/10), Tamalpais HS (district) (rating 9/10).

What is Sausalito like as a community?

Boats, hills, restaurants, ferry to SF. Smaller market than Mill Valley but with personality, waterfront access, and views few Bay Area cities match.

What kinds of buyers does Sausalito attract?

Downsizers from larger Bay Area homes, Empty-nesters, SF refugees wanting waterfront.

What should I know about Sausalito before buying?

A schools play. Sausalito proper has limited public-school options; many families opt private or commute to Mill Valley schools. 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.

How do I see homes for sale in Sausalito?

Roger Grubb is a 18-year Sausalito-area realtor. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on Roger's buyer list — he sees off-market homes in Sausalito before they hit MLS.

Buying in Sausalito? Start with one call.

Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.