Floating Homes

Charming and very welcoming houseboat on the verdant Issaquah Dock (known as the Garden Dock). Great views of the main lagoon and the Bay from two decks, one below particularly suited for dining and one on the roof fine for relaxation and socializing. Featuring 2 full bedrooms and one loft bedroom/office and one large bath. The current owner uses the houseboat for part time living and would be willing to sell 1/2 interest or full interest. When it is not in use he uses it as a rental. Call Michele for more details.

This is the most unique and romantic floating home afloat. Featured in many magazines and books, including the latest Houseboat book. Located on picturesque Yellow Ferry Harbor, a small upscale harbor next to a sailboat marina.

This floating home features, 2 large bedrooms, an office with a built-in desk and shelves, 2 1/2 updated bathrooms, hardwood floors, large boat float and most of all, exquisite views of Mt. Tam, the sailboats and Richardson Bay.

If you are looking for something very different, offering space, charm and comfort, this is the one for you.

The master suite comes with a built in European adjustable bed and its own private entrance.

The exterior is brown shingle. The wrap around decks make this property ideal for indoor/outdoor parties.

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Charming 2 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath Floating Home located on South Forty Pier in a deep-water slip. Featuring exotic hardwood floors, a newer gas fireplace, and most of all lovely views in all directions from the 3 view decks! Gaze at Mt. Tam from the large living room window or while you sip a margarita from the deck of the master bedroom. Watch the sailboats from the deck of the second bedroom.

Both the large open kitchen and bathroom are tiled and the washer/Dryer is new.

The boat float has it's own engine and is registered as a boat with the DMV.

This fabulous property will not last long! On MLS March 15 but call for a sneak preview.

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This is a Rare opportunity to build a new boat in a great deep-water berth. The berth is approximately 16' wide by 42' long. It is located on the popular South Forty Pier and it is priced to sell at $215,000. The current boat in the sight is not livable at the moment but could be with some work. The views are magnificent and the opportunity is phenomenal.

Almost new 2 bedroom 1-1/2 bath floating home in a deep-water berth on Liberty Dock.
This home has been completely remodeled over the past 2-1/2 years using only the finest in materials and craftsmanship.

The kitchen features, stunning granite counters, stainless steel appliances, high end fixtures, custom maple cabinets, a breakfast bar and teak floors.

The Master bath features an oval tub, granite and limestone shower, beautiful custom vanity, high end faucets and lighting.

Located near the corner of Liberty Dock with awesome views out to the deep-water.
The open kitchen, dining living room offers great views . The spacious deck off of the living room would be perfect for outdoor dining.

The attractive brown shingle exterior offers a cape cod feel to the home. This dock allows dogs and cats.

This unique floating home is small but very cool. It feels like a San Francisco loft. The Chinese slate floors and bathroom and stainless steel appliances add to the sleek slightly Asian Design. Fondly known as The Fortune Cookie by most. This would be a fabulous pied-de-Terre. It has been a great rental in the past. Pets are allowed on this dock. Berth Fee is $719 monthly.

What is a floating home?

A "floating home" is a houseboat with no means of self-propulsion. It is legally permitted and subject to property taxes. Floating Homes must comply with applicable codes.

The Sausalito Floating Home community consists of approximately four hundred homes inhabited by a diverse and eclectic group of people. The highest percentage of residents are professionals/executives. 15% of the owners are retired and a large percentage are artists with studios either in their homes or downtown Sausalito. The average age of a homeowner is forty five.

One of the reasons people move here is the proximity to both nature and urban area. "There is a serene beauty to living on the water, in close harmony with the broad variety of wildlife which surrounds our homes. From the mollusks, crab, and fish (including the notorious humming toadfish) that populate the waters, to the egrets, heron, ducks, kingfishers and the many other birds that fly, swim, wade and dive among our homes, we share the environment with an abundance of fascinating creatures."

"The ability to drive, bike or ferry just a short distance to jobs in the urban areas surrounding our communities is the other half of our lifestyle equation. Many residents speak fondly of the decompression they experience when they return to their homes, where they are surrounded by the natural, primordial, tranquilizing influence of the sea’s waters."

[photos by Gabor Bunda]

Boating

Just think...you can have a kayak and a canoe and a motor boat all parked outside your front door. It’s like vacation year-round. The largest Floating Homes may park a larger sail or power boat outside their homes. The pleasure boat may not be longer than the width of the berth.

Bed and Breakfast or Rentals

One of the many advantages to Floating Home ownership is the high demand for both short-term and long term rentals. There is a great shortage of rentals so you can get top dollar for your home if you rent it out. If you are a traveler as many of us are, It is very easy to bed and breakfast your home when you go on vacation! We did it in August and paid for 1/2 of our trip! 

Purchasing a Floating Home in Sausalito

Rates are higher on Floating Home Loans than on land based homes. Call Michele for the current rates and lenders.

Life on a floating home

Life tends to be quiet, peaceful relaxing and fun. You are closer to nature when you live on a floating home. You have the option to go boating or garden in pots outside your gate. The neighbors are usually friendly and interesting to talk with. It's a unique lifestyle that suits a wide variety of people from around the world! 

Berth Fees 

There are monthly fees associated with owning a floating home. The monthly fees are paid to the harbor and are called berth fees. At a few harbors the fees include trash removal, sewer hook-up, parking and room to park your pleasure boat outside your door. A few harbors do not include sewer hook-up. That is an additional charge of $350 per year.  Berth fee range from approximately $650-$900 per month. 

 Pets

A few docks do not accept dogs. All of the docks do accept cats.

Michele Affronte & Gabor Bunda Own a Floating Home in Sausalito. They are the best choice of Realtor’s. They have been selling Floating Homes for the past 12 years..

Please email us us with further questions or to schedule an appointment.

The 21st Annual Sausalito Floating Homes Tour will take place on October 9, 2005. Click here for more information on the tour.

Note: Some of the above information has been copied from the Floating Homes Association brochure.

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