Seattle Floating Homes For Sale: You Have A Dozen To Choose From In All Ranges

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Seattle Floating Homes For Sale: You Have A Dozen To Choose From In All Ranges

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The Seattle floating homes inventory has gone up and some prices have changes since I wrote about what Seattle Houseboats for sale were available earlier in the month, so I thought I better come back and go through them again.  There are 12 Seattle floating homes for sale right now.  There are many more if you are looking for Seattle houseboats for sale in general (this includes vessels and barges as well as floating homes), but only twelve Seattle floating homes on the market currently. This is up from the last year so get out there and take a peek at the inventory.

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(Molly and I are happy to show you what ever you would like to see no matter who it is listed with!  You can call Molly at 206-841-6800 and me at 206-850-8841.  You can also email us if that is easier – courtney@seattleafloat.com or molly@cooperjacobs.com.)

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Eastlake Floating Homes…

There are five Eastlake floating homes ranging in price from $199,000 for a floating home on a leased dock (does not own its moorage) to $3,450,000 for the Ferrari of Seattle houseboats on the Fairview Landings Dock.  In between, you have a few more of the norm priced at $485,000, $525,000, and $849,000.  Molly and I have our favorite among these, so let us show you what we think is the best of the best of Eastlake houseboats right now.

Westlake Floating Homes…

There are also five Westlake floating homes for sale right now! These range from $299,000 for a perfect starter Seattle houseboat with OWNED moorage and cheap dues (think better than condo prices and way lower on taxes and dues – ask me if you don’t believe me and I will show you the numbers) to $875,000 for a great Westlake floating home on the 2420 dock.  Other prices on the Westlake side?  $399,000 in Westlake Cove, $530,000 for another on the 2420 dock, and $850,000 for an END OF DOCK Seattle floating home (PS – If you are looking to live at the end of the dock on Lake Union, then you should know that these rarely go for under a million, so come see it!!!!).

Portage Bay Floating Homes…

There are two Portage Bay Floating homes for sale (one is creeping into Eastlake so you get the best of both worlds).  They are priced at $649,000 and $765,000 and include land and parking with one of them PLUS a land side cottage.

Again let us know if you want to see any of them or if you need help getting financed for a Seattle floating home – we have all the resources at our fingertips and are ready to help you get settled into a brand new lifestyle on the lake.  Summer is around the corner!

Great Seattle Houseboat Video of Fairview Landings From Komo 4

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I love checking out all the videos I find on You Tube – here is one from Komo of the latest from the Fairview Landings Dock which is one of the newest docks in Eastlake – If you want to see Seattle houseboats for sale, let us know and we are happy to show you our favorites!

(This float probably has about 100,000 pounds of concrete, not 100 million pounds. My husband said that 100 million might be more than the Space Needle……. I had to look that up and the Space Needle itself weighs far less than 10,000,000 pounds. ) Awesome house just the same!!!! Enjoy!

3.5 million houseboat – almost at last check in MLS the latest price was $3,450,000.

Seattle Houseboats For Sale – Current Real Estate Market on Lake Union

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Seattle Houseboats For Sale – Current Real Estate Market on Lake Union

The Seattle houseboats market has tightened up with only 10 Seattle floating homes on the market right now.   Floating homes on the market range form $299,000 to $3,800,000 with a median price of $612,475.

Current Seattle floating homes on the market include two with leased dock moorage – this is non owned moorage and the least secure.  There are good opportunities with owned moorage docks, so I would definitely check those first as the more secure investment.  Costs actually tend to be better as well in most cases which is a common misunderstanding.

Three of the best Seattle floating homes value and quality wise currently for sale which also happen to be on owned moorage docks:

2 Bedroom Seattle Houseboat in Eastlake:  

2321 Fairview Ave E:  Lake Union moorage for boat alongside floating home, 2 bedrooms, loft, ability to go up with remodel and added flotation, loft, wood floors, gas fireplace, roof top deck, more  – This is a beautiful Eastlake Seattle houseboat! $595,000

$299k For A Seattle Floating Home!

2764 Westlake Ave N:  Historic Seattle houseboat with sleeping loft and cozy wood burning fireplace plus claw foot tub – very cool get away and an ideal in city condo alternative – located in Westlake at the base of Queen Anne on Lake Union  – close to Amazon and Gates Foundation, and still walkable to Fremont!  $299,000

2 Bedroom Westlake Floating Home

2764 Westlake Ave N:  2 bedroom fun and funky Seattle houseboat on wide channel with huge deck!  Right on the Lake Union Loop and a perfect place to snuggle in for the winter and call home! $399,000

For additional details or help with Seattle houseboat financing:  Courtney@SeattleAfloat.com

Seattle Floating Homes Houseboat Market Wrap Up

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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)

Eastlake Seattle Houseboats Dock Highlight – The Log Foundation

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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.

Seattle Houseboat Featured In Upcoming Coastal Living Magazine!

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UPDATE; THIS SEATTLE HOUSEBOAT IS NO LONGER FOR SALE:

Don’t miss this modern and sleekest Seattle houseboat of all Seattle Houseboats – 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 houseboats interiorSeattle 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

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  • 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

Seattle Houseboat Living at it’s finest:  Low dues of $180/month cover Lake Union 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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Can You Move A Floating Home?

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The Big Move: Moving A Seattle Dilapidated Houseboat And Bringing In A New One…

The old Houseboat # O on the 2017 Dock

Seattle floating homes are moored “permanently” to the docks they are on, but from time to time, it is necessary to move out dilapidated houseboats and bring in new ones or a recycled one in this case.  This is an amazing set of pictures from an event that doesn’t happen very often.

The Tug boat doing all the moving

Jann McFarland wrote a great article in the Floating Homes Association Spring 2010 Newsletter about this particular move and one of the floating homes owner on the dock was kind enough to share her photos and give me permission to publish them here (Thank you Carole!).  Both Carole and I thought it was a nice piece of houseboat history and worth sharing.

This particular houseboat move took place on 2017 Fairview Ave E on one of the Log Foundation co-op docks. It was in October of 2009 and according to Jann’s article it took almost two years to get the proper permits in place to make this feat happen.

Houseboat O’s Lake Union moorage slip is not at the end of the dock or even near the end of the dock.  In addition, the channel between that dock and the next dock over isn’t wide enough to bring an entire houseboat in or out so how do they do it?

Moving the houseboats out to the lake

Very carefully with lots of planning and cooperation from many involved.

Tugboat pushing in the replacement houseboat

Last one to be moved out before Houseboat O

It is more than just moving the floating homes in or out.  There are permits, contracts, utilities, insurance, and more, plus you have to get all of the owners on board on the same day for the move.

One by one, the floating homes on the dock are moved out to make a wide channel to bring the old home out and the new one in.  It was an all day event and involved many people coordinating their efforts.

The tug boat moved each of the floating homes on the North side of the 2017 dock out to the lake and rafted them together while the replacement houseboat was brought in.  The dock got a recycled Portage Bay floating home and brought it in place of the older houseboat being taken out.

The newer houseboat O was brought in and fixed up and it sold in less than a month for full price at $475,000 – quite a bargain actually for the size, condition, and location.  The Log Foundation Co-op is a group of Seattle floating homes owners that cooperatively own the three South most docks on Fairview Ave E in Eastlake.  It is a great houseboat community  and worth a look if you are interested in living on a Seattle houseboat.  Currently there are three Seattle houseboats for sale on the Log Foundation docks – they range in price from $495,000 to $749,000.

*Thanks to Carole Nielson for the photographs and permission to use.

More Out in the Lake

Lake Union, Happy 4th of July! – Here Is Some Of The Latest In Seattle Floating Homes – Both In The MLS And Not Listed

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Happy 4th Of July!

There is no better place in greater Seattle to enjoy the festivities of the 4th of July than Lake Union. I first discovered this about 15 years ago on the bow of a boat in Westlake snuggled up to my college boyfriend (thanks Pete) at the time. It was raining of course and it did not matter. The fireworks over Lake Union are nothing short of magical and each year it still surprises me how beautiful they are. It is never the same experience and I never tire of it.

Seattle is a jaw dropping fantastic place to live and work – anyone can find something special in this city. Lake Union special and Lake Union homes are special, so here are the latest on Seattle houseboats – both in Lake Union and Portage Bay.

Seattle houseboats for sale: Lots going on out there – both in the MLS and not in the MLS. I know of at least four Seattle floating homes that are not listed but are available or will be available soon and two of them are at the ends of the docks. End of dock moorage is always something people are interested in so it is fun to track how fast they sell. Let us know if you are interested in any off market Seattle houseboat opportunities so we can either get you in there or keep you posted as to their availability.

In looking at Seattle houseboats in the MLS (including floating homes, vessels, and barges) there are currently 19 opportunities*** to live life afloat on Lake Union or Portage Bay plus a handful of Lake Union slips available for new houseboat moorage. “Houseboats” is a general term and refers to all three types of homes that happen to be on the water. Seattle floating homes are the houseboats I generally refer to in most of the posts I write on SeattleAfloat and elsewhere.

So here are details on the current market regarding the Seattle floating homes for sale in the MLS right now:

Westlake & Northlake Houseboats – there are 4 Westlake houseboats in the NWMLS for sale right now ranging from $325,000 for a historic Seattle houseboat to $975,000 for a new beauty near the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat. In between those ranges, there is a great Westlake floating home on a wide channel with good views into Lake Union and opportunity for boat moorage for only $489,000. In Fremont there is a great dock: Lee’s Mooring and a beautiful floating home for sale on that one for $799,950.

Portage Bay Houseboats – Two floating homes there for sale in the MLS priced at $645,000 and $739,000 (E Shelby St & E Hamlin St).

Eastlake Houseboats: One of the Roanoke Reef houseboats on the front row is for sale- gorgeous views and nice spacious home $1,720,000, There are 4 other opportunities to live on Lake Union along Fairview in an existing houseboat. They range from $575,000 to $749,000 for the four Seattle floating homes for sale***. A really great one is this charming and beautiful Eastlake houseboat for sale on the Willow Dock – it has hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, wrap around deck, moorage for two boats, and lovely radiant heated slate floors in the bath. It is a really great buy on Lake Union at $625,000.

Lake Union Moorage Slips: If you are interested in building or having built a brand new construction houseboat, then look to Ward’s Cove which is one of last brand new Lake Union Moorage slips for sale. There are four in the MLS ranging from $675,000 to $930,000 for the slips on a state of the art dock.

Email us if you want to see any of these or have questions about Seattle floating homes in general. homes@SeattleAfloat.com Have a safe holiday!

***7/3/2010  Later day update:  New Seattle houseboat listing popped up in the MLS – there is now another Fairview houseboat listed – a one bedroom on one of the Log Foundation co-op docks for $495,000***

Seattle Houseboats For Sale: Current Floating Homes Market

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Wow! A lot can happen in a week! Bring out the sun and outcome the Seattle houseboats for sale! I wanted to update you all on the new floating homes and give you an overall idea of the market. There are now 13 Seattle floating homes for sale – They range from $349,990 for a 100 year old beauty on a co-op dock in Westlake to $1,720,000 for a fee simple ownership floating home in beautiful Roanoke Reef. The median price for these Seattle floating homes for sale is $725,000.

There are currently 4 Westlake floating homes for sale – 2 in Westlake Cove, 1 on the 2420 dock, and a beauty on the dock just North of the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat. This particular one is in the same co-op as Sleepless, but on the South half of the dock just North of it and it is gorgeous! I got a chance to stop in yesterday and see it before my open house. It is listed by famed Rick Miner and he showed me all the great features of this brand new floating home listing. New construction in floating homes is rare and this one is worth seeing!

Seven of these floating homes are in Eastlake. Most Seattle houseboats in Eastlake are on Fairview Ave E, but there are a few docks that fall into other streets. The least expensive floating home on Fairview is a beautiful 1930 houseboat with hardwood floors, radiant heated slate bathroom, roof top view deck, double moorage for multiple boats, and gas on the dock. It is on the beautiful Willow Dock which gets its name from the amazing tree at it’s shore side. There is also a larger floating home on the shore end of the dock with huge spaces – listed at $650,000.

Two homes from the Log Foundation are currently for sale – This is a wonderful floating home community at the South end of Fairview and offers beautiful city views. These are great two bedrooms at $725,000 and $749,000 and happen to be a couple that I love going into. There is also one in Mallard Cove for $1,250,000 – a larger home at 2000 square feet and quite beautiful. The last in Eastlake is the Roanoke Reef home that is currently for sale – it is on the very South end of the dock and has some great spaces including a basement of sorts. In addition, there is one floating home moorage site at Ward’s Cove that offers the newest in floating homes for Seattle. It is listed at $850,000 for the slip.

Other areas of Seattle floating homes: Lee’s Moorings in Northlake aka Fremont has a floating home for sale with a wall of windows – one bedroom at $799,950. It is one of the brightest floating homes we have seen and worth the visit if you are in the market. The dock is very nice, too. Over in Portage Bay, there is a houseboat on Hamlin which just came up for $645,000 – a one bedroom with 800 square feet of living space, but unique shape and quite appealing. I know of one on Boat Street also – high $400’s, brand new, and a great location near the U-District. It is listed with a broker, but has not shown up in the MLS as of yet. I happened to see it while checking on my friend’s houseboat on that dock. The Boat Street dock is leased moorage owned by the University of Washington so the homes are lesser in price, but not as much security for your moorage as an owned dock.

Pending Houseboat Sales – Two Seattle floating homes went pending this last week – one of my favorites on the Lake Union dock in Eastlake and a jaw dropping remodel job in Westlake at the Old Boathouse dock under the Aurora Bridge (This particular one got three offers in a matter of two days). It is gorgeous, too – completely unique and the fridge was an upscale drawer model which really opened up the spaces in there. It has a stunning spiral staircase going up to its view bedrooms and a view deck plus a roof top deck – just amazing. I am sure the lucky new owner will love living there!

Happy Summer!!! That is all for now – let me know if you are interested in seeing any of these at all – I can also help you find the financing and other particular items you need to buy a floating home. courtney@seattleafloat.com

Seattle Houseboat Open Houses This Weekend

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Seattle Floating Homes Sunday Open House Tour:

Sunday is supposed to be the nicest day we have had in Seattle this year so far! I am hearing 75 degrees and sunny – anyone hear any differently? We have some great Seattle houseboats for sale right now and Sunday is a perfect day to showcase all of them!

Seattle houseboats open houses:

2321 Fairview Ave E #3: Open 1-4 Beautiful Seattle floating homes with 2 bedroom, great features and updates, multiple boat moorage on a co-op owned dock. $625,000

2764 Westlake Ave N, Houseboat D: Open 1-4 Historic Seattle floating home with great affordability! This is the lowest priced Seattle floating home on the lake. Come see how wonderful it is! $349,990

2764 Westlake Ave N, Houseboat C: Open 1-4 PM! 2 bedrooms, sauna, huge deck on wide channel with great opportunity for moorage for up to a 20 foot boat! $525,000

There are a few other new Seattle floating homes on the market right now – let us know if you want a private tour or info on any of them! courtney@seattleafloat.com

Seattle Houseboats: Brand New Eastlake Floating Home Listing

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Following new Seattle houseboats on the market?

This Eastlake floating home just came on! Long term owner has loved this one with upgrades throughout including beautiful hardwoods, remodeled slate bathroom with modern fixtures and radiant heated floors, larger kitchen with stainless, 2 bedrooms PLUS a sleeping loft, roof top view deck, wrap around water level decks with moorage for multiple boats! This is an opportunity and a great Seattle waterfront option!

Some of the stats on this one –

Owned moorage for your floating home on a well maintained co-op dock – Dues are low at $307/month and include water, sewer, garbage, moorage, and the taxes on the owned dock. Taxes on the home itself are also low as well – much lower than a home on land at only $1167/year. $625,000 You can get more info here: 2321 Fairview Ave E #3

Other Seattle floating homes market highlights:

Are you looking for Seattle houseboats for sale? There are some good opportunities right now to get into a true floating home starting at $349,990 for a log foundation floating home in Westlake. You can also get a 2 story Westlake floating home with one of the largest decks I have seen for $525,000.

Floating homes Open on Sunday 6/6/2010:

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Current Seattle Houseboats For Sale

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Well the NWMLS has really gone a little haywire with the changeover to the new Matrix software. As a result, Seattle houseboats for sale are not being updated correctly in the MLS or any of the sites that the listings feed to. Many are still showing without pictures to the public sites even though many professional pictures have been loaded in to the MLS. The glitch should be resolved soon, but in the mean time, I wanted to make sure and get some complete and current data out there for what is available in the Seattle Floating Homes market.

Eastlake, Westlake, Northlake, and Portage Bay Floating Homes For Sale

On The Dox dock – a 2 bedroom 1 bath with an astounding 1450 square feet and soaring ceilings for only $650,000

The Log Foundation – an amazing 1 bedroom floating home with HUGE spaces and a great roof top spot to perch over Lake Union 936 sq ft $749,000

The Lake Union Dock – 2 bedroom/1.5 bath reverse floor plan with really cool cork flooring and great decks plus the best roof top deck I have been on since the last Roanoke Reef floating home that sold. No idea on the square footage but feels pretty spacious and nice views. $749,000

Westlake Cove – The Westlake portion of Lake Union – Brand new carpet, this half bedroom/studio floating home has lots of spaces and an amazing entertaining sized kitchen. Sleeping loft and room to go up a level make this one a great investment on Lake Union! $349,990

The Log Foundation – 2 bedroom with really large utility room and a deeded parking space – I think it is a little over 900 square feet, but no mention of it in the listing – reverse floor plan on this one, too. $769,000

Boyer in Portage Bay– 2 bedroom/1.75 bath 2000 square feet with interest in additional moorage on the dock $2,200,000 (I also saw this one is available for rent for $5500/mo. if you are interested in renting a Seattle houseboat)

Westlake Cove – 2 bedroom 1 bath floating home often mistaken by tourists as the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat, this one has one of the biggest decks I have seen (except for the Sleepless houseboatJ) – adjacent moorage is available for up to 20 feet – great wide channel and lovely views of Lake Union $525,000

The Old Boathouse – Artist inspired obviously – very cool remodel – 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath with a great view over the houseboat in front of you – has moorage. Great dock position – second from end. 1151 sq ft $749,950

Lee’s Mooring – 2 bedroom 1.5 bath super cool modern floating home – Big wall of windows… $799,950

Let us know if you are interested in any Seattle houseboat tours – we can show you anything you want to see – no matter who it is listed by! Courtney@SeattleAfloat.com

Sold Seattle Floating Homes Sales: How Does 2010 Stack Up So Far?

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Seattle Floating Homes Sold houseboat listings from the MLS: Here are the current sold Seattle floating homes in the MLS so far for the year – In addition there are 8 more currently on the market so it looks like we could be on track for meeting or exceeding 2009! Keep in mind that there are many homes that also sell between neighbors and family or friends without ever reaching the MLS, but looking at these sold Seattle floating homes is a great indication of how the market is going so far this year!

2010 Seattle Floating Homes Sold MLS Listings – 4 so far this year!

2818-1/2 Boyer Ave E #6 1/1 YB 1900 LP $365,000 SP $350,000 DOM 93 (Brackett)

2017 Fairview Ave E #O 2/1 YB 1920 LP $475,000 SP $475,000 DOM 9 (The Log Foundation)

2025 Fairview Ave E #J 2/2 1500 sq ft YB 1976 (End of dock) LP $1,200,000 SP $1,150,000 DOM 27 (Log Foundation)

10 E Roanoke St #11 2/2.25 2062 sq ft YB 1976 LP $1,400,000 SP $1,400,000 DOM 30 (Roanoke Reef)

2009 Seattle Floating Homes Sold MLS Listings – 15 Sold in all

2235 Fairview Ave E # 1 0/.75 YB 2007 LP $285,000, SP $250,000 DOM: 143 (DOX)

2818 -1/2 Boyer Ave E #1 1/.75 YB 2006 LP $335,000 SP $330,000 DOM:145 (Brackett)

2019 Fairview Ave E #Q 1/1 YB 1965 LP $475,000 SP 415,000 DOM 86 (The Log Foundation)

2818 -1/2 Boyer Ave E #7 1/1 YB 2007 LP $435,000 SP $420,000 DOM 129 (Brackett)

2031 Fairview Ave E #N 1/1 YB 1925 LP$500,000 SP $486,500 DOM 95 (The Lake Union)

2235 Fairview Ave E # 4 1/1.5 700 Sq ft YB 1990 LP$515,000 SP $497,000 DOM 52 (DOX)

3110-B Portage Bay PL E 1/1.5 YB 1987 LP $635,000 SP $630,000 DOM 15 (Houseboat Harbor)

2351 Fairview Ave E #B 3/1.75 1500 sq ft YB 1986 LP $795,000 SP $725,000 DOM 109 (Phoenix Moorage Dock)

10 E Roanoke St #12 3/2 YB 1982 LP $1,400,000 SP $1,100,000 DOM 167 (Roanoke Reef)

2600 Fairview Ave E #8 3/2.5 2000 sq ft, YB 1978 LP $1,300,000 SP $1,200,000 DOM 71 (Mallard Cove)

10 E Roanoke St #18 3/1.75 1884 sq ft, YB 1983 LP $1,300,000 SP $1,276733 DOM 29 (Roanoke Reef)

2369 Fairview Ave E #5 3/3 3033 Sq ft YB 2007 LP $2,200,000 SP $2,100,000 DOM 301 (Fairview Landing)

2420 Westlake Ave N #13 2/1.75 1590 sq ft YB 1960 LP $749,000 SP 749,000 DOM 6 (2420)

2466 Westlake Ave N # 4 3/1.5 1480 sq ft, YB 1999 LP $1,425,000 SP $1,350,000 DOM 76 (Nesika Chuck)

1409 Boat Street #4 2/1.5 1234 sq ft YB 1977 LP $524,950 SP $522,950 DOM 31 (UW Leased Moorage)

2008 Seattle Floating Homes Sold MLS Listings – 6 floating homes sold this year

2025 Fairview Ave E # M 1/1 625 sq feet, Built in 1900, Listed at $600,000, Sold for $590,000, 53 days on market (The Log Foundation)

2019 Fairview Ave E # N 2/1, Built in 1976 Listed at 695,000, Sold for $675,000, 31 days on market (The Log Foundation)

2727 Fairview Ave E # 6 2/1/ 993 Sq Ft, Built in 1974, Listed at $775,000, Sold for $725,000, 37 days on market (Hamlin)

2019 Fairview Ave E #C 2/1.75, 1200 sq ft, built in 1940, Listed at $795,000, Sold for $795,000, 3 days on market (The Log Foundation)

1214 E Hamlin St #9 3/1.75 1500 sq ft, built in 1971, List price $1,150,000, Sale price $1,075,000, 79 days on market (Dock Society)

1214 E Hamlin St # 11 2/1 Built in 1969, End of dock Moorage, List Price $1,250,000, Sale Price, $1,189,700, 93 DOM(Dock Society)

If you are interested in Seattle houseboats for sale, there are some great choices out on the lake right now!

Eastlake Waterfront Property: Seattle Floating Homes, Condos, & More… as in Moorage

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Eastlake Waterfront Property:  Seattle Floating Homes, Condos, & More… as in Moorage.  Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood has a lot going for it, but it is hard to believe that so many of the Eastlake properties for sale are either Lake Union view homes or Eastlake waterfront homes.  Eastlake is a great community nestled up against the East shores of Lake Union in the heart of Seattle.  Eastlake residents enjoy easy commutes to Downtown Seattle and a great variety of restaurants and entertainment. On top of that, there are numerous parks in Eastlake – both waterfront and not.  It is a great place with lots of fun activities.

Eastlake Waterfront Properties for sale right now consist of all three types of Seattle waterfront homes mentioned above: 

One type of Eastlake waterfront property – Seattle floating homes:  There are currently 2 Eastlake houseboats for sale ranging from $769,000 for a gorgeous 2 bedroom with its own co-op parking space to $1,720,000 for one of the floating Eastlake beauties on the  Roanoke Reef dock (complete with parking as well).

Eastlake Waterfront Property – condos.  Eastlake waterfront condos tend to sell quickly. Additionally there are a lot of Eastlake view homes in the various condo buildings.  There is a 2 bedroom 2 bath waterfront condo down on Fairview available right now – listed at just under $850k.

Lastley, want more… how about Eastlake moorage?  There is a newer dock down on the Eastlake Waterfront – you can find state of the art Eastlake moorage available right now ranging in price from $675,000 to $950,000.  This is fee simple ownership and pretty nice – a great way to get into the Eastlake waterfront (or water covered property  in this case) market.

So as you can see there are some great ways to get into the Seattle Eastlake waterfront homes market. If you long to live in Seattle’s waterfront Eastlake neighborhood and enjoy all that Lake Union has to offer, then make sure and check out all your options. There are some great Eastlake waterfront property options!

Eastlake Floating Homes: A Few Reasons Why I Love Eastlake

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Eastlake Floating Homes: A Few Reasons Why I Love Eastlake

Eastlake is a small sliver of heaven in Seattle!  Even though it hugs I-5 there are great big sound barrier walls that make it a tiny little village right in the city.  A quick ride into South Lake Union or Downtown Seattle make it easy to see why this is such a great place to live.  It is a small laid back neighborhood which happens to be right in the middle of it all!

Eastlake offers some amazing single family, condo, and townhouse type homes, but the shoreline is all about life afloat in Eastlake Townhomes
Seattle floating homes.  These historical homes line the shore and their docks and offer a great peaceful setting while still being close to the action.

Want to see Eastlake homes for sale?

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Eastlake Seattle condos including Harbor Pointe for great Lake Union view homes, and more!

Come enjoy great places like Louisa’s, Pete’s, and trails like the Lake Union Loop (Cheshiahud), and more – Eastlake is a wonderful sliver in Seattle!

Seattle Houseboats: Creative Living & Part of Nature

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Seattle Houseboats livingSeattle Houseboats: Creative Living & Part Of Nature: Seattle Houseboat Living is one of the most unique in Seattle:

Are you a creative person looking for your perfect Seattle waterfront nest?

As we go into the snowy winter this year, I wanted to share one of my favorite houseboat shots from this summer:

The “Duck Lodge” floating raft is located on one of the Eastlake Seattle floating home docks and a great way to welcome in Seattle’s nature.  This creative Seattle houseboater has made a duck house instead of a dog house on a floating raft attached to the float the home is on.

Lake Union Houseboats:  living close to nature!
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Ducks aren’t the only nature a Seattle houseboat owner co-exists with.  Lake Union is a working lake with fish and fowl everywhere. Here is a peaceful guy.  For being right in the middle of the city, the banks of Eastlake are incredibly peaceful and a great place to land for Seattle waterfront homes! 

 Seattle Houseboats Big Force In Keeping Lake Union Clean

In what seems like thinly veiled political agendas, the Seattle houseboat community has long been targeted as being potentially harmful environmentally over the years.  The truth of the matter is that Seattle houseboat owners have been a major force in cleaning up Lake Union so that we all can enjoy it.  One of the requirements for living on a floating home successfully is a fondness and care for the environment.

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Call /Text Molly 206-841-6800  houseboats@cooperjacobs.com

Lake Union: Sunny September Day

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Sunny September 2009 Lake Union Photos in Seattle : Seaplane over Lake Union

 

Gasworks Park in Seattle neighborhood Wallingford (North side of Lake Union).

 

Kayakers in Lake Union (Taken from a Seattle houseboat in Seattle neighborhood Eastlake).  What a gorgeous day!

Seattle real estate is pretty amazing, but is so much fun to show homes on a day like this one!  We have had a great run of weather recently!

 

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9/25/2009

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