Commodore Dock is one of Sausalito's more established floating home communities, with a history that stretches back to the earlier days of the waterfront's residential development. The dock has a range of vessel types — from classic older houseboats with decades of character to more recently built or substantially renovated floating homes — and a community culture that reflects that diversity.
Community Character
The Commodore community has a strong sense of its own history. Long-term residents who have been here for 15, 20, or 30 years know the stories of how the dock evolved — who built what, which homes have had the most interesting transformations, what the waterfront was like before the residential community took its current shape. That institutional memory creates a community identity that newer, more homogenous developments simply don't have.
The mix of home types at Commodore means that buyers at different price points and with different aesthetic preferences can find something that works. Buyers who want a project home — something with bones they can transform — may find opportunities here at more accessible prices than at fully updated docks. Buyers who want a turnkey home with modern finishes and recent improvements will also find options, though they'll pay accordingly.
The dock association manages shared infrastructure with reasonable effectiveness, and the physical condition of the gangways and common areas reflects ongoing maintenance investment. As with any dock of this age, individual slips and their associated infrastructure warrant careful review during due diligence.
Pricing and Location
Commodore Dock's pricing reflects the range of its inventory. Entry-level homes — older vessels or those needing work — can be found at the lower end of the Sausalito floating home market. Updated and improved mid-size homes typically run $700,000 to $1.1 million. Well-improved larger homes on premium slips have sold above that range.
The dock's location within Sausalito's waterfront corridor gives reasonable access to downtown and the ferry terminal without the premium pricing of the closest communities. For buyers who value character over convenience and can accept a short drive to downtown Sausalito, Commodore Dock represents solid value in the market. For current availability, call Paul and Roman at (415) 332-7539.