44 Sunshine Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965
What's special
Iconic Sausalito Estate with Spectacular City Views. Perched among Sausalito's grand estates, the Crown Jewel of Sunshine Avenue captures extraordinary views of San Francisco, the Bay, Angel Island, and Sausalito from nearly every room. Beautifully restored and located in the coveted Banana Belt - Sausalito's sunniest microclimate - this magnificent three-story, turn-of-the-century shingled British Colonial blends rich historic provenance and timeless elegance with modern luxury and convenience. The former owner, a renowned decorator, lovingly preserved its exquisite period details while creating gracious and sophisticated interiors. The current owners have elevated the home to an exceptional new level with an enlarged, completely renovated kitchen and beautifully reimagined interiors. A welcoming front porch provides an idyllic place to pause and enjoy the sublime views. The main level is devoted to elegant public rooms designed for both comfortable everyday living and memorable entertaining-accented with the San Francisco views. Upstairs are three en suite bedrooms, two with views from Angel Is to the City, along with a nursery or home office. The lower level features a private one-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen, living room, bath, and separate entrance or a 4th connected bedroom suite for the household, while a separate storybook ADU cottage is tucked into the enchanting backyard. The expansive grounds are equally impressive, with a grand front yard, a large and level backyard, and a teardrop driveway offering parking for up to five cars, in addition to a garage for a small car. Rich in character, beauty, and history, this majestic legacy estate presents a rare opportunity to own one of Sausalito's most distinguished residences a short distance to downtown Sausalito and the ferry, and just 10 minutes from San Francisco, an easier commute than from many neighborhoods within the City itself!
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Originating MLS: Marin CountyTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Deborah Cole DRE #01937272 415-497-9975,
Compass 415-380-6100
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Office, Possible Guest, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Lower,Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Double Vanity, Tile
Bathroom
- Features: Tile, Tub
- Level: Lower,Main,Upper
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area, Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Pantry Cabinet, Quartz Counter, Slab Counter
- Level: Lower,Main
Living room
- Features: View, Other
- Level: Lower,Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Hook-Up, In Basement
Features
- Formal Entry, Storage, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,215
- Total interior livable area: 5,215 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced,Other,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City, City Lights, Downtown, Hills, Ridge, San Francisco, Water, Other
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, ADU Bedrooms: 1, ADU Full Bathrooms: 1, ADU Type: ADU Attached
- Parcel number: 06516305
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood
- Foundation: Masonry Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sausalito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,725/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,550,109
- Date on market: 10/20/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $8,995,000+78.1%$1,725/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #326088252 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Sold | $5,050,000+11%$968/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2020 | Listing removed | $4,550,000$872/sqft |
Source: First California Realty, Inc #22009284 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2020 | Price change | $4,550,000-8.1%$872/sqft |
Source: First California Realty, Inc #22009284 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $4,950,000+135.7%$949/sqft |
Source: First California Realty, Inc #22009284 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2007 | Listing removed | $2,100,000$403/sqft |
Source: RealBird Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2007 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000$403/sqft |
Source: RealBird Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $5,550,109 +2% |
| 2025 | $65,900 +4.5% | $5,441,325 +2% |
| 2024 | $63,033 +2.1% | $5,334,652 +2% |
| 2023 | $61,715 +3.5% | $5,230,090 +2% |
| 2022 | $59,623 +1.2% | $5,127,540 +37.2% |
| 2021 | $58,906 +33.8% | $3,738,332 +1% |
| 2020 | $44,018 +406.6% | $3,700,000 +549.2% |
| 2019 | $8,689 +6.1% | $569,943 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,188 +1.6% | $558,769 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,058 +6.4% | $547,815 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,570 -0.2% | $537,074 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,584 +2.3% | $529,007 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,411 | $518,646 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $516,304 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $506,184 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $496,259 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $492,553 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $493,726 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $484,046 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $474,555 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $465,251 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $456,130 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $447,188 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $438,996 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $430,390 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $421,953 |
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