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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 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 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 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.
 - The Ark
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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 April 28th, 2010%
 Save the date: September 12th: The Seattle Floating Homes Association Houseboat Tour
We are getting so excited about this year’s Seattle Floating Homes Association Houseboats Tour – The selections are almost complete and this year’s houseboat tour is shaping up to be one of the most memorable. Stay tuned for tickets to go on sale to the public very soon. This is your exclusive peek at houseboat life behind the walls and it only happens once every two years.
This year the theme is all about looking at Seattle floating homes through the years and there will be great representations for all types of floating home life – historical to modern, funky to sleek, and more. Go ahead and save the date: September 12th! Email me if you want more details: Courtney@SeattleAfloat.com
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on March 20th, 2010%
Seattle’s Amazon Gets A New Home!
We’ve all heard about the changes occurring in the southern edge of Lake Union for some time. Mercer Street getting a face lift, the new street car quietly tracking up and down the south side roads and Amazon moving it’s headquarters. 201 Boren Avenue is the site for the new giant e-retailer. I think it’s a sure bet to say housing will become highly precious starting right now.
Read the full Seattle P.I.’s article Capitol Hill is a wonderful place to live and a short commute. Eastlake
is another awesome neighborhood! Eastlake provides tons of westerly sunshine, famous Pete’s Wine and Grocery Store, a houseboat community that is unbelievable, and a sweet little cafe on the corner of Eastlake & Lynn called The 14 Carrot Cafe. Many townhouses and condos have been built up in this neighborhood over the past five years. But you will still find a mix of the old and the new here. Plus you can watch Kenmore Air seaplanes come and go on a daily basis.
Capitol Hill/Portage Bay currently has 16 beautiful homes for sale, a peaceful park, and quiet streets. Tons of history live in the walls of these homes. So if you like upper end homes with in-city living style, North Capitol Hill is definitely for you.
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Surrounding Amazon and Lake Union Real Estate: Areas To Know And Places To Buy
Queen Anne: Lower Eastside. You want to walk or bike to work? Then Queen Anne is the place for you. Loaded with tasty eats, cool record stores, and a walking path to work.
And last but certainly not least…consider a SEATTLE FLOATING HOME for your next new address. Enjoy all sides of Lake Union. Take a quick bike ride on the Cheshiahud Loop!
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