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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 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 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 Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on January 17th, 2011%
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
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 September 26th, 2010%
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)
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on August 19th, 2010%
Seattle Houseboats Open Houses: Sunday August 22nd – Lake Union floating homes for sale!
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Seattle Houseboat Open House Info Provided by Courtney Cooper, Designated Broker for Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services and Founder of SeattleAfloat.com
There are 15 Seattle floating homes on the Seattle real estate market right now with a wide range of afford ability from $325,000 for a great Westlake houseboat to $2,250,000 for a lovely newer end of dock 2800 square foot beauty. 
Come see these two beautiful Seattle houseboats for sale in Eastlake right now:
- 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. Only $595,000 for a lot of Lake Union moorage, square footage, and charm! Co-op owned dock with low dues and low taxes on this beautiful floating home -2321Fairview Ave E #3. (OH! This dock will be featured on the upcoming 2010 Seattle Floating Homes Association Floating Homes Tour.)
- Modern and sleek newly built Seattle Eastlake houseboat on condo owned dock with Lake Union moorage and included electric boat. This one is loaded with high tech gadgets and features, people and pet friendly, and a one of a kind find. Featured in upcoming Coastal Living magazine! 2 bedrooms, roof top deck, hand finished everything – this one is built with details in every inch! $925,000 and included moorage for houseboat and companion boat – low dues, more!
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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 SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on July 31st, 2010%
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
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