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By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on January 28th, 2012%
Where Are The Seattle Floating Homes Located?
It seems pretty obvious to most of us where they are, but we are local and people outside of Seattle really don’t know. Many out of state visitors come here only with the Sleepless In Seattle frame of reference for where Seattle houseboats actually are in Seattle. Any Seattle local who has seen this 1993 Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan movie (which I affectionately call the STALKER movie) knows that when Tom sets out in his little row boat from his Lake Union houseboat, he won’t end up in the Puget Sound at Alki any time soon.
It is important to first know that Seattle houseboats used to be a lot more prevalent in the city even being in Lake Washington along the shores of Madison Park just to name one spot, but also along the Duwamish River down in the South Park area. Over the last 100 years they have dwindled for various reasons which is probably a good idea for me to write a series of at least 10 posts. The city has gone from thousands of floating homes and shacks to a little over 500 in present day. These 500 or so surviving Seattle floating homes (and some new construction) are located on Lake Union and Portage bay in various locations.
Here is a handy map of the Seattle Floating Homes -
Let me know if you are interested in checking out Seattle’s floating homes neighborhoods and learning more about the different types of dock ownerships, etc.
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on August 31st, 2011%
Seattle Floating Homes Market Update – End of August 2011 (Is that possible????)
Here we are 8/31/2011. Summer is pretty much over although it finally feels like we are getting some warmer weather here and there. Seattle houseboats are still well into their prime season and the choices afloat on Lake Union are vast. If you are interested in buying a Seattle houseboat, now is a great time to look. I actually haven’t seen so many choices in the last few years at one time – and they are in all price ranges.
Current offerings range from $219,950 for a little guy on Boyer Ave E to $1,395,000 for one of the Roanoke Reef houseboats. There are 16 Seattle floating homes on the market right now with a median price of $650,000. You can find these Seattle houseboats on Lake Union docks in Eastlake, Westlake, and Portage Bay. There are leased and owned moorage options. Let us know if you are curious about what might be the best fit for you.
Seattle Floating Homes Sales Numbers August 2011 – How is the houseboat market?
There have been 4 Seattle floating homes that have closed in the last 30 days on the NWMLS. These sold housbeoats range in price from $355,000 for a Westlake Cove houseboat to $2,885,000 for a modern beauty on the Fairview Landings dock with a median price of $632,500. The average days on market for them is 212 days and the sales price to list price percentage is 88.01%.
Here are some details of these sold Seattle floating homes: The average sales price to list price % on these is 88.01%
2764 Westlake Ave N #CListed and Sold by Cooper Jacobs Real Estate listed for $399,000/ sold for $355,000 (SP/LP: 88.97% – exceeds average)
2019 Fairview Ave E #R Listed for 625,000/sold for $575,000 with 13 days on market (seems like a motivated seller)(SP/LP: 92% – exceeds average)
2031 Fairview Ave E #B Listed for $789,000/sold for $690,000 (SP/LP: 87.45% – below average)
2369 Fairview Ave E #6 Listed for $3,800,ooo originally, dropped to $3,450,000, sold for $2,885,000 (LOWEST SP/LP: 83.62% – below average)
Cooper Jacobs has one of the highest sales price to list price % on these closed Seattle floating homes sales – please call if you need a market analysis of your floating home: Courtney Cooper 206-850-8841 or email courtney@cooperjacobs.com
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on June 9th, 2011%
Seattle Floating Homes Market Heating Up:
June is here and we have a tiny bit of sun, but already it is affecting the Seattle floating homes real estate market. We have had two floating homes go pending already this month. These floating homes are located in both Eastlake and Westlake – one on the 2764 Westlake Ave Ndock listed at $399,000 for a 2 bedroom and one on the 2025 Fairview Ave E dock listed at $525,000 for a 1 bedroom.
To put that in perspective, there has been one that has closed in the last 180 days and it was last month – a great little Seattle houseboat on the 2420 Westlake Ave N dock (listed for $530,000 and sold for list price in 14 days. Just a little guy – 1 bedroom and 1 bath).
Inventory of Seattle floating homes for sale remains higher. Despite the fact that there are 12 Seattle floating homes for sale right now (that are listed – we know of a few others that are strictly by appointment and not published in the MLS), many Seattle houseboat buyers are still left feeling like they must compromise or nothing on the market completely fits what they need. Even just one or two more choices could really make the difference so please let us know if you are interested in listing (courtney@seattleafloat.com or molly@cooperjacobs.com) your Seattle houseboat.
What is for sale?
Current actives range in price from $199,000 for a floating home on a leased dock (not co-op or condo moorage for the house there) to $3,450,000 for a floating marvel complete with parking and about every perk you can imagine except for a more affordable price tag. Both of these are out of the range of what is normal for Seattle floating homes prices right now. The median price for the Seattle floating homes for sale right now is $777,000.
Docks with Seattle floating homes for sale right now:
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on April 24th, 2011%
Seattle Floating Homes For Sale: You Have A Dozen To Choose From In All Ranges
The Seattle floating homes inventory has gone up and some prices have changes since I wrote about what Seattle Houseboats for sale were available earlier in the month, so I thought I better come back and go through them again. There are 12 Seattle floating homes for sale right now. There are many more if you are looking for Seattle houseboats for salein general (this includes vessels and barges as well as floating homes), but only twelve Seattle floating homes on the market currently. This is up from the last year so get out there and take a peek at the inventory.
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(Molly and I are happy to show you what ever you would like to see no matter who it is listed with! You can call Molly at 206-841-6800 and me at 206-850-8841. You can also email us if that is easier – courtney@seattleafloat.com or molly@cooperjacobs.com.)
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Eastlake Floating Homes…
There are five Eastlake floating homes ranging in price from $199,000 for a floating home on a leased dock (does not own its moorage) to $3,450,000 for the Ferrari of Seattle houseboats on the Fairview Landings Dock. In between, you have a few more of the norm priced at $485,000, $525,000, and $849,000. Molly and I have our favorite among these, so let us show you what we think is the best of the best of Eastlake houseboats right now.
Westlake Floating Homes…
There are also five Westlake floating homes for sale right now! These range from $299,000 for a perfect starter Seattle houseboat with OWNED moorage and cheap dues (think better than condo prices and way lower on taxes and dues – ask me if you don’t believe me and I will show you the numbers) to $875,000 for a great Westlake floating home on the 2420 dock. Other prices on the Westlake side? $399,000 in Westlake Cove, $530,000 for another on the 2420 dock, and $850,000 for an END OF DOCK Seattle floating home (PS – If you are looking to live at the end of the dock on Lake Union, then you should know that these rarely go for under a million, so come see it!!!!).
Portage Bay Floating Homes…
There are two Portage Bay Floating homes for sale (one is creeping into Eastlake so you get the best of both worlds). They are priced at $649,000 and $765,000 and include land and parking with one of them PLUS a land side cottage.
Again let us know if you want to see any of them or if you need help getting financed for a Seattle floating home – we have all the resources at our fingertips and are ready to help you get settled into a brand new lifestyle on the lake. Summer is around the corner!
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on January 30th, 2011%
I love checking out all the videos I find on You Tube – here is one from Komo of the latest from the Fairview Landings Dock which is one of the newest docks in Eastlake – If you want to see Seattle houseboats for sale, let us know and we are happy to show you our favorites!
(This float probably has about 100,000 pounds of concrete, not 100 million pounds. My husband said that 100 million might be more than the Space Needle……. I had to look that up and the Space Needle itself weighs far less than 10,000,000 pounds. ) Awesome house just the same!!!! Enjoy!
3.5 million houseboat – almost at last check in MLS the latest price was $3,450,000.
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on January 23rd, 2011%
The View From My Seattle Houseboat Open House On Lake Union today was quite extraordinary. No wind, calm water, a few kayakers, one brave paddle-boarded, and lots of boats gliding past me as I had The Ark open house today at Seattle Marina in North Lake Union.
Crew on Lake Union
Water has a wonderous way of relaxing you. With a busy open house, I had to remember to not get too relaxed! From my location, I managed to snap a great pic of the Lake Union Moorage available right now at Ward’s Coveacross the water in the Eastlake neighborhood. Interesting enough, Ward’s Cove is a privately held Seattle based company encompassing fish processing in Alaska since the late 1920′s. Salmon was a big business for Ward’s Cove back in the day but since they haulted this, they looked for another way to make a profit while still providing greatest and best use out of their prime Eastlake location. So they decided to turn it into a mixed use space and welcome one more Seattle floating home community.
This is probably the last Seattle floating home dock permitted since the lake can only hold so many of them. With four Lake Union moorage slips sold at last check and eight more to go, these new construction floating homes sites are selling at a premium and a chance to build your dream home on the water’s edge. As you can see here, the preparations have begun for one lucky floating home owner!
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on January 17th, 2011%
Besides rain, snow, and dull darkness? A touch of sun here and a glimpse of blue sky there. The current Seattle houseboats market is stirring up as we trudge through Winter and many are starting to think about getting their floating homes and houseboats ready for the Spring 2011 market.
So, Current Seattle Houseboats Market – What is Happening Out There with floating homes on Lake Union and in Portage Bay?
It is hard to weed through the actual Seattle floating homes in the NWMLS right now. The code for them is 24-Houseboats, but that code is also used for houseboats that are vessels and more recently has been used for Lake Union moorage sites at Ward’s Cove. In addition, there is a land home also mixed in with the houseboats because it is at the head of the dock… This can all be confusing for the consumer, so I have gone through and weeded through all the houseboat listings and pulled the Seattle floating homes from them.
There are only 6 Seattle floating homes for sale right now - 3 in Westlake, 3 in Eastlake, and no Portage Bay floating homes. If your houseboat is on the market, then that is good news for you because competition is low. Interested buyers in floating homes have increased in the last two weeks noticeably for us. This is getting the current Seattle houseboats for sale a lot more attention than in the previous holiday months.
Westlake houseboats for sale – There are three Seattle houseboats for sale in Westlake Cove right now. They range in price from $299,000 to $850,000. Westlake Cove is near the Fremont Bridge and on the Lake Union Loop with very easy parking and quick access Downtown – a perfect spot for Amazon employees or anyone coming to work at The Gates Foundation.
Eastlake Houseboats for sale - Also on the Lake Union Loop, there are also three Seattle houseboats for sale in Eastlake. These range in price from $495,000 for a Seattle floating home on a leased dock to $3,450,000 for a contemporary wonder on the Fairview Landings dock.
Summary Seattle Houseboats data on actives- Seattle floating homes for sale range from $299,000 to $3,450,000 with an average of $1,020,494 and median list price of $562,475.
Pending Sales - There is one floating home on one of the Sleepless In Seattle docks that is pending at $975,000.
Last 30 days of escrow closings – Winter has been slow. Over at Lee’s Mooring – 933 N Northlake Way Houseboat #14 closed on 1/12/2011. It was listed for $799,950 and on the market for 249 days. It sold for 90.88% of its list price with a final sales price of $727,000.
If you are a Seattle houseboat buyer, come out and see the inventory. If you have seen them before, come see them again. Sellers are willing to negotiate and your best opportunity is now before the market heats up.
If you are a Seattle houseboat seller, the inventory is low and that means competition is low. There are less buyers, but you can be sure to get in front of them. As Spring approaches, think about what improvements or sprucing up you can do to get your houseboat ready for the market.
Call or email me if you want to see anything or need a check list:) 206-850-8841/courtney@seattleafloat.com
Take your pick: calm, protected waters during the winter months or high tale it out to center stage at the end of dock for some amazing summer time fun.
The Ark
This houseboat, adopted the name “The Ark”, is unique so you can have your choice of two slips. 2401 North Northlake Way Slip B-17 (and L-16) lives at the Seattle Marina which is at the North tip of Lake Union; a spot that is completely cured with barges, vessells, houseboats, sailboats, kayaks, parks, trails, restaurants, surf shop, and more. Living here full time or part time allows you to soak in the seaplanes coming and going, the walkability to the Wallingford community due North, or the funkiness of the Fremont community due West. The Burke-Gilman Trail leads you right to the University of Washington’s front door too.
Comfortably open floor plan
Truly an amazing location for an amazing houseboat. This beauty is a 60′ long Catamaran designboat with a steel hull (which was just painted) and insulated with polyurethane foam cylinders. Extensive and thoughtful care has been taken by The Ark’s owner. The 1,000 square feet of living space (including 2 bedrooms and 1.50 baths) has the style and sophistication you deserve on the water! Forced air in all the rooms, two new engines in 2007 with 135 hp and 4 cylinders plus a 220 gallon water storage tank.
Insulated storm windows throughout, high speed internet cable available, hot water showe to rinse off after a kayak trip to the favorite, local Aqua Verde restaurant. Financing options are available ~ feel free to contact us to answer more of your questions or a free tour.
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on December 7th, 2010%
Seattle Houseboats For Sale – Current Real Estate Market on Lake Union
The Seattle houseboats market has tightened up with only 10 Seattle floating homes on the market right now. Floating homes on the market range form $299,000 to $3,800,000 with a median price of $612,475.
Current Seattle floating homes on the market include two with leased dock moorage – this is non owned moorage and the least secure. There are good opportunities with owned moorage docks, so I would definitely check those first as the more secure investment. Costs actually tend to be better as well in most cases which is a common misunderstanding.
Three of the best Seattle floating homes value and quality wise currently for sale which also happen to be on owned moorage docks:
2 Bedroom Seattle Houseboat in Eastlake:
2321 Fairview Ave E: Lake Union moorage for boat alongside floating home, 2 bedrooms, loft, ability to go up with remodel and added flotation, loft, wood floors, gas fireplace, roof top deck, more - This is a beautiful Eastlake Seattle houseboat! $595,000
$299k For A Seattle Floating Home!
2764 Westlake Ave N: Historic Seattle houseboat with sleeping loft and cozy wood burning fireplace plus claw foot tub – very cool get away and an ideal in city condo alternative – located in Westlake at the base of Queen Anne on Lake Union - close to Amazon and Gates Foundation, and still walkable to Fremont! $299,000
2 Bedroom Westlake Floating Home
2764 Westlake Ave N: 2 bedroom fun and funky Seattle houseboat on wide channel with huge deck! Right on the Lake Union Loop and a perfect place to snuggle in for the winter and call home! $399,000
For additional details or help with Seattle houseboat financing: Courtney@SeattleAfloat.com
No Dues & Own Your Moorage For This Floating Home!
Fabulous fee simple Lake Union oasis!
Mixed use between residential & C140 Commercial waterfront property: live on the lake & run your biz here, too! 34+ feet of Lake Union End of dock (because it is the dock!!!) waterfrontage with a remodeled 2 bedroom floating home with companion float for kayaks, etc., an additional lakeside cottage, boat slip (+/- 35 feet), and an unheard of 2 off street parking spaces -PLUS a yard!
$715,000
homes@SeattleAfloat.com
Courtney: 206-850-8841
or Molly: 206-841-6800
Seattle Houseboat SOLD!
This Seattle houseboat has two slips - one for the winter and a beautiful end of dock slip for the summer to take in all of Lake Union!
2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 1000 square feet.
$265,000
homes@SeattleAfloat.com
Courtney: 206-850-8841
or Molly: 206-841-6800
Westlake Floating Home For Sale:
This Historic Seattle floating home is your most affordable way to dip your toes in Lake Union!
spacious sleeping loft, office, 1 bath, front and back deck, owned moorage on co-op dock, low dues, BETTER than a condo!
$275,000
homes@SeattleAfloat.com
Seattle Houseboat With Condo Owned Moorage For Sale
Best kept secret on Lake Union!
A custom built houseboat in 2000 nestled in your condo-owned moorage slip provides endless lake endeavors. Current owner put over $125k in upgrades and repairs including new dual steel keels and ballast. Strong steel hull new in 2006.
The spacious upstairs bedroom leads to two decks with 300 square feet of big southwest views. Loft bed area on main and one full bathroom. Onsite cabana for guests, w/d, showers, more! Why lease a slip when you can own one?
$350,000
homes@SeattleAfloat.com
Courtney: 206-850-8841
or Molly: 206-841-6800
Sold By Courtney & Molly!
Largest Seattle Floating Home Sale of 2010
Largest in price and square footage and view!!! End of dock and bigger than life views from this 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath, 2800 square foot Eastlake floating home. Listed at $2,200,000, we were able to negotiate strongly on behalf of our buyer.
Sold For $2,080,000
By Courtney Cooper & Molly Cartwright at Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC
Sold by Courtney & Molly!
Portage Bay Floating Home -
This beautiful Seattle floating home has 1 bedroom and 1 bath - 800 square feet on co-op dock with accessory float. Sold complete with Kayak!
Sold For $645,000
By Courtney Cooper & Molly Cartwright at Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC
Listed & SOLD by Courtney & Molly!
Listed and SOLD by Courtney & Molly in record time, this Westlake houseboat is nestled in Julia's Landing and enjoys watching Duck Dodge on Tuesdays.
Let us know if you need help buying or selling your houseboat!
Courtney: 206-850-8841
or Molly: 206-841-6800
Listed & SOLD by Courtney & Molly!
This Seattle floating home has one of the larger wrap around decks we have seen on Lake Union!
2 bedrooms, 1 bath, sauna, large deck, available Lake Union moorage up to 20 feet for boat moored at your house!
$350,000
homes@SeattleAfloat.com
ECO & Sleek Eastlake Houseboat
This Eastlake Seattle houseboat is completely hand finished piece by piece with love and precision. High end and high tech with eco friendly features - owned moorage and Duffy included!
2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath
$925,000
homes@SeattleAfloat.com
Roanoke Reef Houseboats:
Roanoke Reef Houseboats: Roanoke Reef is one of Seattle's Luxury Houseboat Communities. Let us show you Roanoke Reef!
homes@SeattleAfloat.com
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