When's the right time to downsize from a Sausalito home?
Most clients say "two years too late." Common triggers: empty nest 2+ years, retirement within 12 months, maintenance burden growing.
For Sausalito downsizing seniors and retirees
Senior downsizing realtor in Sausalito — patient, full-service, no rush.
Roger Grubb has handled dozens of senior downsizing transactions in Sausalito and across the Bay Area. He sees the full picture — equity math, where the proceeds go next, the timeline mismatch between selling and buying, and the lifestyle change. Patient process, no pressure. (510) 504-0402.
Sausalito stats: median $1,950,000 · $1182/sqft · 22 DOM.
Why Sausalito for downsizing seniors and retirees
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 read: 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.
Sausalito senior downsizer FAQ
How much equity will I have from a Sausalito home sale?
For a Sausalito median $1,950,000 home with a $400K mortgage: roughly $700-900K after sale costs. Roger runs your specific number in the first call.
Should I sell before or after I buy my new place?
Sell first is safest. Buy first works with a bridge loan or large reserve. Same-day rarely works. Roger walks through your specific risk tolerance.
What about capital-gains tax on a primary residence?
Joint filers exclude $500K, single $250K. Bay Area homes purchased decades ago often exceed exclusion — Roger refers to a CPA for exact math.
Sausalito senior downsizer? One call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.