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Seattle Floating Homes Docks & Streets
The Log Foundation, The Lake Union, Wandesforde, DOX, Fairview Moorings, Boston Rose, Tenas Chuck, Willow Dock, Flo Villa, Phoenix Moorage, Mallard Cove, Roanoke Reef, TUI TUI, Fairview Landing, Hamlin Pier, 2460 Sleepless Inc, Westlake Cove, Nesika Chuck, Willow Cove, Houseboat Harbor, Portage Bay Condo, Brackett, Boyer on the Bay, Boat Street, Dock Society, The Old Boathouse, Lee's Moorings, Dock Henderson, Shelby Group, Fuhrman Dock, Salix, 2420 Co-op, more - You can find Seattle houseboats (floating homes) on Fairview Ave E in Eastlake, Westlake Ave N in Westlake and also under the Aurora Bridge and in Northlake, on E Shelby, N Northlake Way, E Hamlin Street, Boat Street at UW, Boyer Ave E, Fuhrman Ave E, Portage Bay Place E, 10 E Roanoke.
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 November 10th, 2010%
Just sent out Volunteer thank you notes for the Seattle Floating Homes Tour 2010:
Dear Floating Homes Community volunteer:
As we wrap up the final accounting and logistics from the September tour of houseboats and we wanted to do a final shout out to all of you who volunteered the day of the tour. The day was beautiful, we were completely sold out, and everyone seemed to have a fun and memorable time.
We do this tour every other year with the dual purpose of reminding greater Seattle of our important community that is uniquely intrinsic to the history of Seattle, and to raise money for the Floating Homes Association. This money is important and necessary to our day-to-day involvement in legal and political issues that affect houseboats and the environment we live in and on.
We truly could not have done it without you, so thank you for the time, energy and information that you shared.
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on September 13th, 2010%
Tour Volunteer Katie Herrick of Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services
SeattleAfloat.com sponsored tour ferry boat
The Seattle Floating Homes Association Floating Homes Tour
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Lots of happy faces at the Seattle Floating Homes Association Floating Homes Tour yesterday! The weather held out although it was supposed to pour on us and things went fairly smoothly.
The Tour Committee…………
The tour committee I had the opportunity to work with was wonderful (Thanks you Cathi, Jann, Laura, Melissa, Ingrid, Jo, Sylvia, Amy, Marty, and Bill).
Volunteers………………
The volunteers were amazing and thoughtful and just such a huge part of making it a great day! Thank you to all the volunteers who came out in spades – I am so grateful for your help!
The Tour…………….
Tour Volunteer Therese Byrne from Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services with one of the happy tour goers at a home in Westlake.
There were 12 Floating Homes on Tour plus a bonus Eastlake floating home for sale which got a lot of interest as it was on the same dock as house that was on tour. In addtion, ticket holders were treated to ferry service going back and forth between Terry Pettus Park and a floating dock in Westlake where they landed right at the famous Sleepless in Seattle houseboat. The owner was gracious as both a tour volunteer at the boat stop, but also delighted crowds by allowing them to walk around his deck a bit and see where the some of the movie was filmed.
Touring the Mallard Cove open houseboat on the Seattle Floating Homes Tour
There were originally five homes slated to be on tour in Westlake, but due to an emergency, that side of the lake went down to four. All four homes were quite spectacular and very different from each other.
On the Eastlake side of Lake Union, The Log Foundation Dock was kind enough to have all three of their docks open with a house on each for the tour. There was also a floating home open on the DOX co-op dock, Tenas Chuck, The Willow Co-op dock, Roanoke Reef, and Mallard Cove. All of these floating homes were unique and presented different ways of living on the lake.
PR Diva Laura at the coffee stand sponsored by Denise Carlson at Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union.
Thanks to all the great people who came out to support the Seattle Floating Homes Association and Seattle’s Houseboat community!
This is a very special Seattle neighborhood and proceeds from the 1200 tickets sold (SOLD OUT!!!) go towards keeping Seattle houseboats afloat as the city and other forces continually try to add restrictions to one of Seattle’s oldest and most historical neighborhoods.
Make sure and look for updates on the Seattle Floating Homes Tour Facebook page for the next tour – it only happens every other year and you should buy your tickets as early as possible. We had a waiting list of at least 50 people on Sunday.
If you are interested in Seattle houseboats or have pictures to share from the tour, please feel free to post them here or send them to me and I will add them. courtney@seattleafloat.com
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Thanks to my very special brokers at Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services (and their spouses in some cases): Molly Cartwright, Elaine Sandbeck, Leny Sandbeck, Therese Byrne, Dennis Byrne, Katie Herrick, and Morgan Cooper.
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on September 5th, 2010%
Seattle Houseboats Real Estate Market Update
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Seattle houseboats for sale
There are pretty amazing choices right now and there are some once in a lifetime opportunities available as far as properties, price, location, and more. In all, there are 13 Seattle floating homes for sale that are currently marked as Active listings in the Seattle MLS. In addition to those, there is also a once in a lifetime custom houseboat at 11 E Allison and Lake Union floating home moorage at Ward’s Cove.
Westlake & Northlake Floating Homes For Sale:
There are five Seattle floating homes in Westlake & Northlake for sale right now in the MLS which range in price from $325,000 to $975,000. The most affordable of these is priced at $325,000 for a charming 100 year old historic houseboat which also happens to be a bargain condo alternative for anyone thinking about moving to Seattle or South Lake Union. Another great Westlake houseboat is priced at $450,000 and offers two bedrooms, a sauna, available Lake Union moorage for up to 20 feet and one of the bigger decks on the lake.
Eastlake Floating Homes For Sale:
There are five Eastlake Houseboats for sale that are marked as Active in the MLS right now. These range in price from $$495,000 to $1,720,000 and include many choices on wonderful docks like The Log Foundation, Roanoke Reef, Willow Dock, and more (Look for great Seattle houseboats on these Eastlake docks during the upcoming Seattle Floating Homes Tour).
A nice houseboat option which has lots of space and excellent upgrades is the 1930′s 2 bedroom home on the Willow Dock.
This dock is a co-op which means your moorage is owned not leased. It is a nice dock and has extras like gas plumbed. This Eastlake floating home has a gas fireplace and cooking which is pretty special. It also is two bedrooms plus a sleeping loft, a roof top deck, and remodeled bath. There are hardwood and slate floors, and it is bestowed with a Lake Union moorage slip for a companion boat! You can see it if you are coming to the Seattle Floating Homes Association Tour because it will be open in addition to others on tour and is on the same dock as another houseboat on tour. It is priced at $595,000 and dues/taxes are LOW.
Portage Bay Floating Homes For Sale:
There are two Portage Bay floating homes for sale marked as Active in the MLS right now – these range from $715,000 to $795,000. Portage Bay offers some nice amenities and is a little quieter than Eastlake, but just a hop over the hill to all the action.
Recent Seattle Houseboat Real Estate Activity:
There are two Seattle floating homes that are marked as Pending Inspection in the MLS right now. One of these is on E Hamlin in Portage Bay and the other is on The Dox dock in Eastlake. They are priced at $645,000 and $2,250,000.
Recent Houseboat MLS Sales Include 3 Seattle Floating Homes:
A Mallard Cove floating home listed for $1,250,000 sold on 7/15/2010 at $1,242,500 (99.4% SP /LP). A beautiful custom remodel sold on The Old Boathouse Dock in Westlake on 7/15/2010 – it was listed for $749,950 and sold at 98.67% of list for $740,ooo with multiple offers. A nice Lake Union floating home in Eastlake was listed for $749,000 and closed on 8/27/2010 after selling for 90.32% of list for $676,500.
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Written By Courtney Cooper, Designated Broker of Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services, Founder of SeattleAfloat.com.
We are proud sponsors and volunteers of this year’s Seattle Floating Homes Tour. Please call if you are interested in a Seattle houseboat – we are happy to walk you through the process and show you all the houseboats available – no matter who they are listed with! 206-850-8841 courtney@SeattleAfloat.com
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on August 26th, 2010%
Seattle Houseboat Community: Calling All Volunteers For The Tour…literally.
Thanks so much for all the great volunteer emails I have gotten! The Seattle floating homes community really knows how to step up and this year’s tour promises to be one of the best! We have thirteen homes on the tour – homes that the owners have generously volunteered to hold open for the Seattle floating homes tour 2010. The theme is “From Funky to Fabulous” and there is everything in between, too.
Over the next few days, I will be calling more people to try and rope in some more help, but if you beat me to it with an email, I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm!
courtney@seattleafloat.com
You can also call me if you prefer:
206-850-8841.
Thanks also to the great group on the tour committee this year – I am thrilled to be working with you and appreciate all the help!
Courtney Cooper / Designated Broker / Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services / www.CooperJacobs.com
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on August 12th, 2010%
Seattle Houseboats Open Houses: Sunday August 15th - Come beat the heat on a Lake Union floating home!
Seattle Houseboat Open House Info Provided by Courtney Cooper, Designated Broker for Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services and Founder of SeattleAfloat.com
We happen to know of three of our favorite picks being held open on Sunday August 15th from 1-4 PM. If you are interested in seeing them or learning more about purchasing a Seattle houseboat, make sure and stop in to see our faves:
Eastlake floating home open:
2321Fairview Ave E #3: Absolutely charming Seattle floating home has vintage 1930s appeal coupled with modern touches like newly remodeled upscale bath with radiant stone floors and beautiful fixtures. Hardwoods, gas fireplace and cooking, wrap around deck, roof top deck, double Lake Union boat moorage, 2 bedrooms plus a sleeping loft and room to go up if you want to take in more of the lovely Lake Union views this houseboat offers. A steal at $595,000! Co-op owned dock with low dues and low taxes on home. You have to see this one! **This dock will be featured on the upcoming 2010 Seattle Floating Homes Association Floating Homes Tour.
Westlake Floating Homes Open:
Westlake Cove: Come down to Westlake Cove just steps from the Fremont Bridge (2764 Westlake Ave N) – there are two wonderful Seattle houseboats open here on Sunday from 1-4:
Houseboat C with two bedrooms and wide open channel and large deck. $489,000
Houseboat D is a historic Gem and also happens to be the most affordable Seattle floating home in years. $325,000
Don’t miss the opportunity to dip your feet into Lake Union real estate and enjoy life on the West side of the lake. Co-op owned dock, low dues and low taxes on both! Much cheaper living than an in city condo!
Want more info about Seattle houseboats or a private tour?
If you want a private tour of available Seattle floating homes for sale – both on and off the market, please feel free to get in touch with Courtney Cooper at Courtney@SeattleAfloat.com
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on July 13th, 2010%
Ready to go see some great Seattle houseboats?
This year’s Floating Homes Tour is moving ahead at full steam with at least 12 homes on the tour. Tickets go on sale Friday!!!
If you are interested in Volunteering for the tour, please contact me. courtney@seattleafloat.com
This is a great opportunity to see a wide array of Seattle’s floating homes so don’t miss it! Even if you have never thought about living on a houseboat, you should come see how amazing they are. The tour only happens every two years and there are different Seattle houseboats each year, so it is always new and exciting.
“From Funky to Fabulous – 100 Years of Houseboat Living”
Sunday, September 12
12 to 5 PM
12 Homes on East & West Lake Union
Open for Public Viewing
The Seattle Floating Homes Association is pleased to announce their biennial Floating Homes Tour in 2010, themed “From Funky to Fabulous – 100 Years of Houseboat Living,” Sunday, September 12, from 12 to 5 PM.
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 16. Tickets can be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets, by phone at1.800.838.3006, or in person at 220 Nickerson Street in Fremont (Open 9 AM – 5 PM Mon-Fri, and 8 AM – 4 PM Sat-Sun). Tickets sell for $25 each (plus handling fee). Capacity is limited, so advance purchase is recommended. If there are tickets remaining, they will be available for sale the day of the tour, starting at 11 AM on East Lake Union, at the tour staging area at the foot of East Newton Street at Fairview Avenue East.”
OWN YOUR OWN DOCK – NO DUES!
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
Support The Floating Homes Association!
We are proud members of The Seattle Floating Homes Association and encourage you to be, too!
We make a donation to the Seattle Floating Homes Association for every floating home we sell.
Sleepless In Seattle Houseboat
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