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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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Current Seattle Floating Homes Market – What is Happening Out There?

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?

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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.

What’s Next?

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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

    Two Slips Are Better Than One

    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. 

    A popular kayak's cafe

      Fairview Ave Houseboat Highlight

      Dockside from the Willow Dock, you can see the roof top and all the beautiful surroundings here...

      This has to be the best Seattle floating homes buy on Fairview Ave E in Eastlake.

      This peaceful floating home has 1930 characteristics, but modern sensibilities – look no further than the gleaming hardwoods and modern slate bathroom for comfortable touches, but also don’t miss the fact that this particular houseboat has gas on the dock. The gas is on the dock and also in the home itself! There is a cozy gas fireplace in the living room to warm up on those gray days with.

      We get a lot of calls for Lake Union moorage and this special floating home does have moorage with room for a couple boats depending on size.  One of the biggest surprises to people looking for houseboats is that they don’t all have moorage attached to them or even available. Not only does hti sone have it abundantly, but the slip for the house itself is also owned with low dues and a pet friendly dock.  It really has all the items on most people’s list for Seattle floating homes (even the roof top deck!)

      We have had many people say this is the best priced Seattle houseboat on Lake Union and we agree – let us know if you want a private tour of what life afloat could be like here.

      • 2 Bedrooms Plus Sleeping Loft
      • Room to go up
      • Lake Union Moorage
      • gas fireplace
      • remodeled slate bath with modern fixtures
      • walk around deck
      • special customized ramp to adjust for differences in Lake level throughout the year.
      • co-op owned dock
      • low taxes and low dues

      2321 Fairview Ave E flyer

      $595,000

      For more info -

      Courtney Cooper 206-850-8841 or Molly Cartwright 206-841-6800

        Seattle Houseboats For Sale Right Now Have Great Range In Price Points

        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

          Seattle Floating Homes Houseboat Market Wrap Up

          Seattle Floating Homes Houseboat Market Wrap Up -

          A lot can happen in a week or two!  The Seattle housbeoat market seems to be heating up a bit -

          Recent Seattle Houseboats moving from Active status in the MLS –

          Charles Buell During A Seattle Floating Homes Inspection

          Pending Properties range from a Portage Bay Houseboat on Hamlin Street listed for $645,000 to a beautiful end of dock Eastlake Seattle floating home with huge sweeping views of the city priced at $2,250,000.  In between there are two other pending sales in both Westlake and Portage Bay.  The median price of these Seattle Houseboats for sale in the MLS is $845,000.  In addition to these pending houseboats, there is one that has sold and closed in the last month.  2031 Fairview Ave E #E was listed at $749,000 and sold for $676,500 in 62 days on market which is much lower than the current average days on market of 143 days.

          Seattle Houseboats for Sale in the MLS right now –

          Lots to choose from in EVERY price range and style.  Current offerings range from $325,000 for a 100 year old historical beauty to $3,800,000 for a newer concrete floating architectural wonder complete with underwater porthole windows.  Although there is a big range, the median list price of the current offerings is at $622,475.  You can find Seattle floating homes for sale right now in Westlake, University District, Northlake, Eastlake, and Portage Bay – both owned and leased dock moorage is attached to various properties so make sure and get the details about each type.

          Want to see more info on what is out there including listing photos and virtual tours?

          A view across to Eastlake Houseboats from the Sleepless in Seattle Dock

          Here are some useful links, but make sure and call me if you want to see something or just have questions.  You can also text or email me if that is easier.  (courtney@SeattleAfloat.com / 206-850-8841)

          Seattle Houseboats for Sale (all current listings no matter who lists them)

          2321 Fairview Ave E - Really great 2 bedroom with loft and rooftop deck available right now $595,000

          Eastlake Houseboat – check out this state of the art modern houseboat featured in upcoming issue of Coastal Living

          Historical Houseboat For Sale – $325,000  - and amazing buy and the most affordable Seattle floating home on the market in some time.

          Almost Sleepless in Seattle Houseboat - often mistaken for the movie icon, this Seattle houseboat is a great buy!

          Some fun sites with Seattle Houseboat Docks Pictures –

          2369 Fairview (Fairview Landing)   Roanoke Reef Houseboats Mallard Cove Houseboats (2600 Fairview)

            Seattle Houseboats Real Estate Market Update

            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

              Seattle Houseboats Open Houses: Sunday August 15th

              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

              There are 14 Seattle floating homes on the market right now with a wide range of afford ability from $325,000 for a great Westlake houseboat to $1,720,000 for one of the Roanoke Reef floating homes.

              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

                Sunday Seattle Houseboat Open Houses!

                Sunday Seattle Houseboat Open Houses -

                Come see the best Seattle houseboats on Lake Union!

                Sunday, August 1st 1PM-4PM

                Our Eastlake Houseboats that are open:

                2321 Fairview Ave E #3:  Gorgeous and classic Seattle floating home on floating log foundation, well maintained, charming with wood floors, radiant slate bathroom, beautiful vaulted ceilings, large wrap around deck, double moorage, and more – all on co-op owned moorage dock!  2 bedrooms plus a sleeping loft which is a dream come true and a roof top deck with big views of Lake Union.   $595,000

                11 E Allison St, Houseboat #3:  Condo Owned Moorage Dock with Eco-friendly Modern built houseboat – every detail was brought to this houseboat with Eco touches like Paper Stone countertops and recycled blue jean insulation. 2 bedrooms, heated deck off living room, expansive roof top deck, plus moorage slip for included 14 foot Duffy electric boat.  $925,000

                Cruise around the lake to the other side and take in the lovely Westlake floating homes we have open:

                Houseboat D on the Westlake Cove Dock (2764 Westlake Ave N #D) was built in 1910 and is just wonderful.  Recently featured on The Today Show, the price is ridiculously low for a Seattle floating home.  It is a great condo alternative in city with low monthly dues of only $300/month (includes water, sewer, garbage, and taxes on owned dock) and yearly taxes on the houseboat of only $584!  Just steps from Fremont, but a great place for any Amazon relocation employees looking for easy convenient housing that happens to be the best Seattle living in town!  Sleeping loft and large kitchen plus great den/office or  half bedroom. $325,000

                2764 Westlake Ave N #C: Often mistaken for the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat by tourists according to the owner, this quirky Seattle floating home is a spacious 2 bedroom with a huge deck and moorage available up to 20 feet for a boat.  Wonderful fun bamboo touches and other great features including a sauna!  low dues, owned dock moorage, low taxes!  $489,000

                Feel free to email if you would like private showings of these amazing Lake Union homes or others on the lake, too!  homes@SeattleAfloat.com

                  Seattle Houseboat Featured In Upcoming Coastal Living Magazine!

                  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!

                    Seattle Houseboat For Sale Highlighted On The Today Show

                    On Friday, our amazing Seattle neighborhood got nationwide attention as a Seattle Houseboat For Sale was highlighted on The Today Show.

                    There was a good reason it was featured, too!  This historic Seattle floating home is literally the most affordable of all Lake Union homes and definitely the lowest priced Seattle floating home.  The dock moorage is cooperatively owned and the dues are lower than most condos at only $300.  That $300 gets you more than you would expect as it pays for all of your water, sewer, garbage, and real estate taxes on your portion of the owned dock.

                    If that isn’t enough to tempt you, how about taxes on the floating home at only $584 a year?  Compare that to a house or condo and you can see that this is the way to go!  The Today Show saw that and as a result the phone has been ringing with showing appointments and inquiries!

                    Let us know if you want to see it or want more information about the true affordability of this Seattle houseboat! Seattle houseboats don’t have to be expensive! Treat yourself to the good life on Lake Union in a floating home!

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