Issaquah Dock is one of Sausalito's most well-established floating home communities, with a character that mixes longtime liveaboard culture with a growing population of Bay-loving professionals who want something more authentic than a conventional marina. The dock takes its name from the WWII-era ferryboat Issaquah, which has been a fixture of Sausalito's waterfront for decades.
Location and Physical Character
Issaquah Dock sits in Richardson Bay on the south end of Sausalito's floating home corridor, positioned to give residents sweeping views across the Bay toward the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and Mount Tamalpais to the north. The community has a generous collection of homes ranging from smaller starter-sized vessels to architecturally ambitious multi-story structures that could hold their own on any waterfront in the world.
The gangways at Issaquah are well-maintained, and the dock association manages the community with a level of care that's visible the moment you walk out onto the floating walkways. Slip amenities — electrical connections, water, and sewer hookups — are generally in good working order, though as with any dock, buyers should verify the condition of individual slip infrastructure as part of due diligence.
The commute situation at Issaquah is excellent. The dock is a short drive from the Sausalito ferry terminal, close to Highway 101, and central enough to the Sausalito waterfront that downtown restaurants and shops are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. For buyers who commute to San Francisco, Issaquah's location is one of its genuine advantages.
Community Life and Pricing
The community at Issaquah is active and diverse. You'll find artists, teachers, tech workers, retirees, and everyone in between. The shared experience of dock life — living in close proximity, depending on the same infrastructure, watching the same tides and weather — creates bonds between neighbors that are harder to form in conventional neighborhoods.
Pricing at Issaquah Dock covers a wide range. Entry-level homes — older or smaller vessels in need of updating — can be found at the lower end of the Sausalito floating home market. Well-improved, mid-sized homes fall in the $700,000 to $1.2 million range. Larger, recently renovated properties at Issaquah have sold well above $1.5 million. As with any dock, specific pricing depends heavily on the size, condition, and slip quality of each individual home.
If you're interested in Issaquah Dock, the Bergeron team has sold homes here and knows the community in detail. Call (415) 332-7539 for current availability.