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By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on October 8th, 2011%
Brand New Construction Seattle Floating Home Going In On Fairview Landings Dock
When I saw this large concrete Seattle floating home float being towed across Lake Union, I assumed it was on its way to Ward’s Cove when all the new construction in Seattle floating homes is happening. While walking my weekly Lake Union loop, I was excited and surprised to see it on the Fairview Landings dock!
New construction and Seattle floating homes are two terms that usually do not go together. There are times when an older floating home can be taken down to the float and rebuilt, but a brand new Seattle houseboat is rare on Lake Union! There are only so many moorage slips and restrictions are such that it is nearly impossible to add more docks unless exactly the right criteria is present. This is what makes Ward’s Cove so coveted and also Fairview Landings.
If you are interested in Seattle floating homes for sale or information about building a new Seattle floating home, let us know and we can show you our favorite houseboats and houseboat slips!
Courtney Cooper 206-850-8841 courtney@cooperjacobs.com
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on September 30th, 2011%
Okay, so it’s technically a housebarge. What’s the difference you ask?
There are three types of house oriented living on Lake Union in Seattle: HouseBarge, HouseBoat, and a Floating Home. I get asked “what’s the difference?” all the time. And there is a big difference! But because the NWMLS only has one option for us to input the type of structure, they’re all bundled under “houseboat”.
A HouseBarge was constructed as a home that floats and is moveable but has no motor or sales tax. I say “was” constructed because there are only 34 registered or grandfathered housebarges in Seattle. This is unlike a HouseBoat…which has a motor and is constructed as a vessel and are still being built to this day. And since it’s a vessel, you will be paying sales tax because it’s considered personal property, not “real” property.
This handsome housebarge sits proudly in a very active Westlake Marina slip. It’s #7 of 34 registered housebarges in Seattle King County.
 The 600 square foot barge has recently been hauled out for a complete and successful survey. You’ll enjoy one nice size bedroom, a clean as a whistle .75 bath (shower, no tub), take the spiral staircase to the top story just full of possibilities and the views are worth a million bucks!
 New paint inside and out, new flooring and carpet, tankless water heater and a sturdy double pontoon fiberglass over plywood hull.
This one is special - call us for a private showing.
By Brian Olsen, on September 27th, 2011%
 Houseboat With A View By Brian Olsen, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate
Here is a Lake Union Houseboat listed for sale at $340,000. This delightful structure is only a short walk away from Gas Works Park. It has two decks with views and approximately 300 square feet of outdoor space to BBQ and enjoy Seattle views. This houseboat was just put back into Lake Union after being cleaned underneath and approved by the surveyor. There is a spacious bedroom, sleeping loft and full bathroom along with many new upgrades to make things ship shape. The dock out to the houseboat begins with a cabana for guests that have their own showers. Another lifestyle benefit of this dock is that it’s condo moorage. This means the property owners own the slips where the houseboats are attached. Simply, a more cost effective way to approach Seattle waterfront living. Come see this wonderful opportunity to be on the water and have kayaks, fishing poles etc right there.
New financing opportunities have recently surfaced and worth exploring. Want to own instead of rent? Good idea! To view this listing (NWMLS# 252985), please contact Brian Olsen at 206.898.3627. We can also schedule a tour to include other Seattle houseboats around Lake Union and Portage Bay.
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on September 17th, 2011%
I try to think of catchy titles when I write. But today, I’m going to get right to the point. I’ve got a houseboat for sale in Seattle.
 There are a few other houseboats for sale around Lake Union and even one in Nickerson Marina (between Ballard and Fremont bridges). How do they stack up? First let’s start with the moorage of these beauties. You have two options. Lease or own. Leasing allows you to enjoy monthly flexibility without the price fluctuating much. Owning allows you right of ownership and resale value. Which one is right for you? Sometimes it depends on the houseboat you fall in love with. Other times it’s knowing you have more versatility with your investment.
It’s a personal decision.
2143 North Northlake Way #18 offers a unique opportunity to own your slip AND your new beautiful houseboat. It’s a smashing one bedroom + loft houseboat built in 2000 with loads of charm and freedom.
When you’re looking at buying a houseboat, space is a premium … including OUTSIDE SPACE. This one has it! 
Two decks combining 300 square feet to enjoy those BIG southwest views on active Lake Union. 2143 North Northlake Way # 18 measures 33.5′ x 10.3′. There is a 50 amp tower, 125 gallon gray water holding tank, 35 gallon black water holding tank and roughly 650 square feet. A new hull was designed in 2006, new floors, carpet, remodeled kitchen, new marine toliet and the list goes on.
Whether you’re buying it for yourself or as an investment to rent out, the lifestyle is one only Seattle can offer.
 Gas Works Marina offers a cozy cabana for those extra guests (boys and girls showers and bathrooms!) and a coin operated laundry service. Pride of ownership here!
For more information about 2143 North Northlake Way #18, www.cooperjacobs.com/252985. For other houseboats, housebarges and floating homes around Seattle, shoot me an email or call. molly@cooperjaacobs.com or 206-841-6800. 
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on September 8th, 2011%
Remodeling A Floating Home
 Mallard Cove Remodel
Yes, it can be done. And it does.
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 #C Listed 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 Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on July 29th, 2011%
Nickerson Marina
 Nickerson Marina Dock Sitting pretty just west of Lake Union, Nickerson Marina LLC is a privately owned marina (same folks who own the Seattle Marina LLC) and is packed with a punch between the Ballard Bridge and Fremont Bridge.
Affordable? Yes. $500 a month for a sweet end of the dock slip INCLUDING LIVE ABOARD FEE (water, garbage, recycle, parking) for a 30′ houseboat.
Views? Yes. Un-obstructed views of the daily activities such as commerical and recreational boaters, an endless array of birds and wildlife, and the sunrises arespectacular.
Inexpensive waterfront living packed with a punch? Yes!
Car required? No. Nickerson Marina is right on the bike communte path, kayak to your job, or super easy bus routes steps from your front door.
Purchasing a houseboat is incredibly personal and it’s important to see as many houseboats as you can in the process of buying one. Lucky for us, Seattle is the largest floating home AND houseboat community in the country.
 All the necessities for dock entertaining Whether it’s a weekend getaway, retirement in the future, an in-city treat, or just a way of life for simple living, houseboats are a wonderful way to meet new friends, appreciate the little things again and live life through a fresh perspective.
If you’re interested in knowing more about houseboat living or in the Nickerson Marina’s available houseboats, give us a call.
Molly Cartwright 206.841.6800 or
Courtney Cooper 206.850.8841
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on July 22nd, 2011%
 - 2143 N. Northlake Way #18
Classic Lake Union Houseboat For Sale
There are just so many slips on Lake Union. And one of those slips just opened up for your next houseboat adventure! Don’t lease your moorage – own it! And your home! A special opportunity rests in slip #18 in Gas Works Marina for you to dive into. Sorry…couldn’t resist.
A meticulously maintained houseboat with a strong steel hull, new dual steel keels and ballast, remodeled kitchen and bath, a tip top shape deck with over 300 square feet, and the list goes on. One bedroom, one sleeping loft, equally spaced rooms with a thoughtfully created floorplan. When space is a premium, you will find none wasted here.
Gas Works Marina is a condo-owned marina so once you’re in, you are IN! A cute cabana is perfect for guests to shower, extra room to do laundry, and a killer community board so you are completely dialed in to this strong community. Gas Works Park is your next door neighbor and you can cozy up with a picnic near the water or try out SUP from Urban Surf!
 One of two docks at Gas Works Park Marina  Cabana Entrance  Your New Address
Pets are welcomed and simply living is encouraged! A water-dependent lifestyle is here to stay in this thriving Seattle community…the largest houseboat community in the country. Own a piece of that and come enjoy life on the water.
Contact Courtney 206.850.8841 or Molly Cartwright 206.841.6800 at SeattleAfloat.com for more details about 2143 N. Northlake Way #18 and houseboat living!
Find more pictures of #18!
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 N dock 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:
2201 Fairview Ave E, 2019 Fairview Ave E, 2770 Westlake Ave N, 2321 Fairview Ave E, 2822 Boyer Ave E, 3310 Fuhrman Ave E, 2031 Fairview Ave E, 2764 Westlake Ave N, 2351 Fairview Ave E, 2369Fairview Ave E
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 sale in 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!
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