Floating Homes

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.

This is the floating home you have all been waiting for!

It is located almost at the end of Liberty Dock with views that go on forever. The floating home is the epitome of elegance and sophistication. From the moment you enter you feel as though you are sailing on a luxury yacht; from the brass railings to the curved teak ceiling, every detail is exquisite. The location of this home is by far the best you could hope for, in a deep-water berth with the most spectacular views available. Plans for a sumptuous master suite are included in price. The loft is currently used as the bedroom. Built on five levels with a wall of windows.

Contemporary & Cape Cod styles fuse seamlessly together in this exquisite three bedroom 2 bath floating home. Custom designed by the current owner using the finest quality and craftsmanship. This is a very large home measuring approximately 31 ft wide including the wrap around deck. The kitchen features a wolf range & Miele oven. French doors complement the endless water views creating a relaxing atmosphere. The formal dining room faces the dedicated open water berth next to this home. The master bedroom is larger than most offering beautiful water views, a separate dressing area and wall to wall closets. The spa-like master bath is like no other I have seen. Interior photos will be on this site soon; check back in a few days. Not on MLS yet, email for a sneak preview.

This elegant custom designed floating home features a roof deck with panoramic views, teak floors, Italian glass tile kitchen and bathroom, exquisite high end stainless steel appliances and fixtures, a gas fireplace, workshop or storage closet and one of the best locations at the harbor. Breathtaking views in every direction. The deep-water berth is located on the extremely popular main lagoon. This is a very unique floating home built on a concrete barge with financing available from both Bank Of Marin and Sterlent Credit Union (see rates below listings) Pets are allowed on this dock.

This is the one you have all been waiting for. A stunning three bedroom two bath floating home in a deep-water berth with San Francisco views. This pristine beauty offers a gourmet kitchen with a sub zero refrigerator, two drawer silent dishwasher, Thermador stainless stove, maple cabinets, hardwood floors and more.

The upstairs bedroom comes furnished with loft bed and porthole, a desk and a file cabinet. It opens on to a bathroom with shower.

The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed, dressers and television. The decor is Ralph Lauren combining navy blue walls with red accents. There are 3 large closets (double poled), and windows out to the bay with lovely views.

The master bath is tiled and comes equipped with a Jacuzzi jet tub, separate shower and tumbled marble accents.

The third bedroom is designed with a custom crafted captain's bed complete with drawers and storage. A large wooden armoire serves as a closet.

The laundry room comes complete with new front loading washer and dryer. The heating is a gas furnace and hot water heater.

The living room consists of 2 playful blue loveseats, a decorative, colorful carpet, a flat screen television, and a dining area with pine table and four chairs. A gas fireplace with custom wood mantle have been recently added to provide ambience on those chilly Winter evenings.

The hardwood floors have just been refinished, the outside is being painted and the roof is being resurfaced on August 5, 2006. The concrete hull was built in 1997. The interior has been completely painted recently.

This home is in turn-key condition and shows beautifully. The deck off of the living room is large and has some of the best views in the harbor. It also wraps around the house adding storage space for bicycles etc.

Berth fee will be $789 per month for the new buyer. Call for a private showing.

This home offers an awesome rooftop deck with panoramic views. It also has a deck off of the living room kitchen combination. A cozy fireplace is nestled in the corner. Plans to add a second story are included in the sale. The plans have not been fully approved.

The foundation is poly pontoons but, the bank will still lend at 7.25% to a qualified buyer.

12 South Forty Pier is a darling studio houseboat in a fabulous location. Live in it as it is or possibly build a new floating home. Approximately 12’x42’ berth. Offers to be heard March 15, 2006. Call for a private showing or more information.

Located in the most desirable location imaginable, on the most picturesque dock., this unique floating home is one of a kind. The slip is approximately 42’ x 82’. The views are panoramic and from every window. The privacy is unsurpassed and the price is extremely reasonable.

This home features 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. It is built on three levels and offers many decks. The open floor plan and French doors to several patios make this an ideal home for entertaining. The open chef’s kitchen is comprised of a 6 burner Viking stove, a sub zero refrigerator, tumbled marble counters and custom painted cabinets. Gaze at Mt. Tam while cooking that gourmet meal.

The middle floor offers hard wood floors, a huge stone fireplace, bath, dining area, living room and kitchen.

The lower level features new hardwood floors, a large master suite with incredible views, two more bedrooms and lots of closet space and bookshelves.

The top floor could be a fabulous guest suite, office or reading room. Lie in the window seat and gaze at the bay, the headlands, Tiburon and The Bay Bridge.

The location at the every end of Issaquah dock is one of the most coveted locations on the bay. This is the only floating home with an actual private boat slip not just a dock. It will be featured on Evening Magazine in late September.

Watch an "Eye On The Bay" T.V. show about the floating homes of Sausalito.

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..

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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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