Map of Lake Union and Seattle
Coolest map ever! I snapped this pic from my cell phone outside the gate of 1900 Westlake Marina…which so happens to have the cutest little housebarge ever, listed with Cooper Jacobs Real Estate on Seattleafloat.com.
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Seattle Floating Homes For Sale Inventory is Low -
The number of Seattle houseboats for sale has definitely decreased for the winter and holiday season. This is an opportunity for many Seattle floating homes owners who might want to to step into the Seattle houseboat market while the competition is low. Seattle Floating Homes For Sale: Currently, there are only 4 (FOUR!!!) Seattle floating homes for sale in ALL of Seattle! These range in price from $350,000 to $1,395,000. Here are some additional details:
What’s Selling in Seattle Floating Homes? In the last 60 days there has been 1 Seattle floating homes sale and there is 1 that is pending. The pending Seattle floating home for sale is a beauty on the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat dock in Westlake listed at $900,000. The Seattle floating home that has sold and closed in escrow is located in Eastlake at 2727 Fairview Ave E #14. It is a 1932 1 bedroom/ 1 bath Seattle houseboat with $650 square feet of living space. It was originally listed for $298,000 and sold after 57 days on the market for $238,000 – that is 79.87% of list price. Are you interested in selling your Seattle floating home? Just because it is late fall and the holiday season is kicking in does not mean that there are not ready, willing, and able houseboat buyers ready to purchase your home. Molly and I specialize in Seattle floating homes and we want to help you get the most possible for your investment. Right now is a very good time to try out the market with your houseboat while competition is at a minimum and buyers are still steady. Let us know if you would like a free market analysis and an idea of some of the ways we can market your floating home compared to other Realtors. We do things differently!
We always have lots of interest in houseboats since Seattle has one of the largest houseboat communities. Along with a 680 credit score, you can assume to pay just about a point higher in interest rates as compared to land homes. Our friend Denise Carlson at Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union can answer most questions in regard to financing houseboats since they’re just about the only lender in town who will finance them.
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  Leave a comment  Fairview Landings, Houseboat Docks, Houseboat New Construction, Lake Union Loop, Lake Union Moorage, Lake Union News, Seattle Floating Homes, Seattle houseboats, Ward's Cove, Ward's Cove  2369 fairview, fairview landings dock, houseboat realtors, new construction houseboats, Seattle Floating Homes, Seattle houseboats, wards cove 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.
This one is special - call us for a private showing.  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.
 Lake Union Do you ever get that sinking feeling? It is rare on Lake Union! A little buzz around the lake yesterday as a two story houseboat started sinking in Lake Union. It happened in the Eastlake neighborhood on Allison Street. Luckily no one was onboard. Sounds like the houseboat is under construction and perhaps a water hose was left on. We’ll keep you posted as we get more information. We have an inside scoop! A little more information can be found HERE.
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.
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.
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. 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%
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
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Late in August is a great time of year to tour houseboats around Lake Union. Over the weekend we showed a long time married couple and current residents of Sammamish, WA several places listed on Lake Union. They have owned their Seattle suburbs home for over 20 years and yearn for change. They have a sailboat and like the idea of bringing it along side their future Seattle floating home so when they contacted us we jumped into action. Are you curious where the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat dock is? People are still interested in 2460 Westlake Ave N. Seattle, Washington 98109. |
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New paint inside and out, new flooring and carpet, tankless water heater and a sturdy double pontoon fiberglass over plywood hull.
Great Tour On Sleepless In Seattle Dock