Start here: floatinghomeliving.com is a community resource, not a listing site. It does not show homes for sale. What it does have is the full record of what these homes actually sell for, dock by dock, and the people who have brokered more than fifty of those sales. To hear what is available right now — including homes that trade quietly before they are ever listed — call Paul at (415) 332-7539 or Roman at (415) 789-5278.

How many Sausalito houseboats are for sale right now?

Very few at any moment. As of the 4 September 2026 market report, 9 homes were listed and unsold across roughly 420 berths, and 14 had closed so far that year against a ten-year average of 10 by that point. The long-run average is about 17 sales a year, so inventory turns over slowly and good homes are worth waiting for.

Where do Sausalito floating homes for sale actually get listed?

On the MLS through licensed agents, and on the major portals that pull from it. This site is a community resource and does not list homes. Paul and Roman Bergeron handle transactions through Paul Bergeron Real Estate — call Paul at (415) 332-7539 or Roman at (415) 789-5278 to hear about homes on the market, including ones that trade quietly.

What do houseboats for sale in Sausalito cost?

Closed sales so far in 2026 have ranged from $620,000 to $2,900,000, with a median of $1,125,000. Asking prices have run higher than closing prices: median asking across the homes listed in September 2026 was $1,295,000. On top of the purchase price, owners pay a monthly slip fee to the marina, typically $800–$2,500 depending on the dock and slip size.

What should I check before buying a Sausalito floating home?

Three things decide most of the risk: hull condition, confirmed by a marine survey; the slip lease, which you take over from the seller and whose terms matter as much as the price; and financing, since only two lenders actively finance Sausalito floating homes — Bank of Marin and a credit union represented by Paul Bergeron (NMLS #399152).

Which dock the home sits on changes everything

Sausalito's roughly 420 floating homes are spread across a handful of distinct communities — Waldo Point Harbor (Gate 5, Liberty Dock, Issaquah, South Forty, A Dock), Gate 6½, Kappas Marina, Yellow Ferry Harbor, Commodore, and Mission Creek. Each has its own character, price range, and community feel. One thing the sale record makes clear: the spread of prices within a single dock is far wider than the gap between docks. Condition, hull, berth position, and lease terms move a price more than the address does. The Complete Docks Guide walks through every one of them.

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