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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.
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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 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 Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on February 14th, 2011%
Pictures Of My Day today at Westlake Cove on Lake Union. Life is good!
 Westlake Cove in February
 - Floating Home Perennial Gardens
 Lake Life Want to learn more about Seattle houseboats? We are happy to help! Molly 206-841-6800
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on February 3rd, 2011%
Gas Works Park Marina On Lake Union
Gorgeous Day in Seattle for water lovers on Lake Union. Gas Works Marina is sweet spot on North Lake Union for Seattle houseboats. Courtney and I looked at an adorable housebarge today on this sunny Seattle day. With less than 35 housebarges available on Lake Union, this is a score! Here is a great shot of Gas Works Park Marina lines with adorable houseboats.
 Gas Works Park Marina
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on January 11th, 2011%
University Bridge: A Different Point of View
I couldn’t resist taking this shot. I’m sure they feel like it’s their own private idaho. Two little houseboats sittin’ in a tree….
 K-I-S-S-I-N-G
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on December 23rd, 2010%
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.
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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.
 A popular kayak's cafe
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on October 5th, 2010%
Seattle Houseboats For Sale Right Now Have Great Range In Price Points - There really is something out there for everyone, but what makes them so different in price?
There are currently 13 Active Seattle Houseboats for sale right now in the MLS. Lots of good choices and most of them boast owned Lake Union moorage for their slips whether it be fee simple as in Roanoke Reef, condominium moorage or cooperative moorage. Only 2 of the 13 are on leased moorage – this means they do not own the slip their homes are in, but rather rent it from the owner.
 Priced in Seattle floating homes range greatly right now from $325,000 for a charming Seattle houseboat in Westlake to more than ten times that price at $3,800,000 for a high end newer custom beauty on the Eastlake side.
Variables in Seattle houseboats can range from type of houseboat moorage (owned or leased) to size and style of construction or even bells and whistles as every floating home is different.
Here is a good list to consider when wondering how a Seattle houseboat is priced:
- Type of moorage for the houseboat slip itself (leased or owned)
- If owned, what type (condo, fee simple, co-op, or combo)
- The strength of the dock members itself (some docks are going to be better than others in terms of finances , maintenance, and cohesiveness of dock members overall.
- moorage for a boat – if so how big of a slip?
- Parking?
- Dues/taxes
- age/maintenance/upkeep of floating home itself
- roof top?
- square footage?
- gas on dock?
- views?
- pet policy?
- nearby amenities
- is there a DNR lease?
- outdoor spaces and connectivity to water
- channel views between docks
- type of construction/type of float
- security
There are of course other factors as each individual has different preferences. It is just difficult to give Seattle floating homes an overall dollar per square foot estimate as each one is so different. You can only compare them to recent sales to get numbers.
For instance, we recently sold a beautiful Portage Bay floating home at 1214 E Hamlin #3 for $645,000. It is a one bedroom with roughly 800 square feet. This makes the two bedroom 2321 Fairview #3 a complete bargain at it’s listed asking price of $595,000. You can also find amazing prices on the Westlake Floating homes near Fremont – with easy walk to tons of life in Fremont, Queen Anne, or Downtown, not to mention of course South Lake Union. Call if you want to check them out 206-850-8841
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on August 15th, 2010%
Looking at Houseboats and wondering about some of the docks?
Dock rules and By-Laws change, but here are some basics.
The Log Foundation is a group of 3 docks at and are on the three most South Seattle Floating homes docks just North of Terry Pettus Park. The Log Foundation is a co-op. This means the submerged land that their dock is on (less the DNR leased land) is cooperatively owned by the homeowners on the dock.
The Log Foundation addresses are:
2017 Fairview Ave E
2019 Fairview Ave E
2025 Fairview Ave E
Lake Union fluctuates almost two feet and is at its lowest point in August. These three docks are not floating docks and so the houses go up and down depending on the water level in Lake Union while the dock stays the same height. This requires stepping down or up to get on and off the houseboat or the dock. Many clever home owners have come up with wonderful solutions.
Houseboaters in general tend to be quite considerate and thoughtful people, but The Log Foundation has some WONDERFUL people on it and the docks have great Southerly views of the city and Space Needle. You can check for Seattle floating homes for sale on these docks by visiting our Seattle houseboats page on Cooper Jacobs.
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on July 27th, 2010%
 Seattle Houseboat Featured In Upcoming Coastal Living Magazine!
Don’s miss this modern and sleek Seattle houseboat – just listed and in a primo location with great views of Lake Union life, city, and mountains, This beautiful state of the art Seattle houseboat has high end finishes throughout starting with its custom aluminum hull and all the way up to its expansive roof top deck which has been known to have a few people jump off for a dip in the lake from time to time.
 Seattle houseboat features of this one:
- Custom built to every detail in 2007 with hand finished woodwork throughout
- Condominium fee simple owned moorage slip
- 1000 Square feet inside
- Large heated deck off living room
- Expansive roof top deck
- Gas cooking and fireplace
- Upscale Viking appliances
- Wine Fridge
- Built ins/ storage galore
- Dog/pet friendly
- 2 bedrooms/1.5 baths
- Brazilian Teak floors
- Radiant floors in Master Bath
- 100 Amp service
- Whole House Sound System
- Tongue & Groove hand finished Cedar ceilings
- Garage Parking plus tons of guest street parking
- Custom aluminum hull with high density insulating foam to avoid condensation plus has 8 yards of concrete for ballast
Eco Earth friendly finishes including:
- Paper Stone countertops
- Jean scrap insulation
- Certified lumber
- Low volume washer/dryer
- Low flow toilets
- Osmo Environmental finish
- On demand water heater
- Recycled glass tile
- Natural wool carpet
- Electric Duffy companion boat
Low dues of $180/month cover moorage, water, electricity, use of gym in Lake Union Crew Building. Want to see this one or other Seattle houseboats for sale right now? We are happy to take you on a tour!
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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! 
