Neighborhood

Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito, CA

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3.9 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $2.03M(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $33(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -4%(2)

(1) Limited data(2) City data used

At a glance

Wolfback Ridge is ranked #6 of 9 neighborhoods in Sausalito with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (5.0/5) and public spaces (4.5/5), at a median home price of $7.08M. It ranks 6th of 9 in Sausalito for schools. The trade-off is nearby merchants (0.6/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Stunning Views, Secluded Luxury, Trail Access

Wolfback Ridge is one of Sausalito’s most exclusive and secluded residential areas, nestled into the Marin Headlands with unmatched views of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Pacific Ocean. Tucked away just off Highway 101, this hilltop neighborhood offers an exceptional sense of privacy and connection to nature, while still being minutes from the city. Homes here are perched along winding roads like Cloudview Trail and Wolfback Ridge Road, many featuring bold, modern architecture designed to take full advantage of the ridgeline setting. The parcels are generously sized, and the ambiance is distinctly serene, quiet, remote, and surrounded by open space. Outdoor lovers will appreciate immediate access to hiking and biking trails, including the SCA Trail, Morning Sun Trailhead, and the surrounding Marin Headlands trail network. The neighborhood essentially borders protected parkland, making it feel like a natural extension of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. While Wolfback Ridge doesn’t include retail or amenities within its boundaries, residents enjoy quick access to the shops, restaurants, and ferry terminal of downtown Sausalito just down the hill. The views, privacy, and natural beauty make this area feel like a hidden retreat, perfect for those seeking a quiet, scenic escape with high-end living.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    0.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    5

Overall Amenities score: 3.9

Neighborhood Weather

76%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 76% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Wolfback Ridge ranks 6th of 9 for sunshine in Sausalito, and it out-suns about a tenth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 70° highs, and it gets about 35 inches of rain a year, the wettest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in Sausalito
6th of 9
Across the Bay Area
5th percentile
Rain per year
35 in wettest in city
Warmest month
Sep 70° avg high
Summer day
54° → 68°F
Winter day
44° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy PrimaryK-8
Tamalpais High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Wolfback Ridge FAQs10 answers

Is Wolfback Ridge a good place to live?

Wolfback Ridge ranks 6th of 9 neighborhoods in Sausalito with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (5.0/5) and public spaces (4.5/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (0.6/5).

Is Wolfback Ridge safe?

Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 9 neighborhoods in Sausalito.

What do homes in Wolfback Ridge cost?

The median home price in Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito is $7.08M.

Are home prices in Wolfback Ridge rising or falling?

The median home price in Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $7.08M against $7.08M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Wolfback Ridge?

Schools serving Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito include Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy (3.7/5) and Tamalpais High (4.8/5).

What is the weather like in Wolfback Ridge?

Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito receives 76% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 9 in Sausalito. Summer days run 54° to 68°F and winter days 44° to 58°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 35 inches a year.

Is Wolfback Ridge walkable to shops and restaurants?

Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito scores 0.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 5th of 9 in Sausalito.

What is Wolfback Ridge known for?

Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito is associated with Stunning Views, Secluded Luxury and Trail Access. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (5.0/5) and public spaces (4.5/5).

How does Wolfback Ridge compare to other Sausalito neighborhoods?

Wolfback Ridge ranks 6th of 9 neighborhoods in Sausalito. It ranks 6th of 9 in Sausalito for schools (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Sausalito are Marin City and Old Town-Hurricane Gulch.

What are the downsides of living in Wolfback Ridge?

Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5).

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