Seattle Floating homes Market Mid Summer Update 2013
There are currently 9 Seattle floating homes for sale that are marked as Active. This number DOES NOT include slips at Ward’s Cove or vessels/barges. This is only for actual Seattle floating homes. If you are interested in learning more about the differences between these diffferent types of Seattle houseboats, then we are happy to help guide you through the differences in all aspects.
The 9 Seattle floating homes for sale right now range in price from $229,000 for a Portage Bay floating home with no owned moorage to $1,250,000 for another Portage Bay floating home with owned moorage. In between, all the others are in Fairview in Eastlake with one exception of another Portage Bay Place floating home. The average dollar per square foot for those active homes is $840.02, but that little guy in Portage Bay is seriously throwing off those numbers because it sits at $458/square foot which is consistent with its lack of owned moorage. The other dollar per square foots range form $623.75 to $1,250.00 a square foot. With floating homes, it really is about the amenities that come with the home. Does it have owned moorage for secure ownership? Does it have space for a recreational boat to be tied up to the home? Is there parking? Roof top deck? Style of home? Size of float, view, location on the dock itself, the list goes on. Long story short, there will always be a range and each home is different. Getting an evaluation from one of us is the best way to find out how much yours is worth and we are happy to talk to you!
There are 2 Seattle floating homes that are pending right now – waiting to close at escrow. These are both Eastlake floating homes on Fairview and are priced at $839,000 for a 910 sq foot 2 bedroom 1.75 bath and $1,195,000 for a 1294 square foot 3 bedroom 1.75 bath floating home. The average dollar per square foot on these is $922.74 and the median price is $1,017,000. One other floating home on the North side of the lake in Fremont at the Lee’s Mooring dock has gone pending inspection. It is listed for $1,495,000 with 1928 square feet.
In the last 30 days there have been 5 Seattle floating homes that have closed according to the MLS. These houseboat listings range in listing price from $895,000 to $1,598,000 and range in sales price from $895,000 to $1,450,000 with an average dollar per square foot at $902.08 and a median price of $975,000. You can see full details here: floating homes market 07302013
My two favorites on the market right now?
2031 Fairview Ave E #G in Eastlake AMAZING view and huge float here – beautiful interiors – go up a level or bump it out for even more square footage. Big time investment opportunity or live in it as is because it is insanely beautiful! 2 bedrooms $1,188,000
2207 Fairview Ave E #8 in Eastlake – beautiful vaulted ceilings and wonderful channel views along with some pretty awesome finishes make this my pick for great houseboats under a million. Huge deck and great space for a boat! 2 bedroom $799,000
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.
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 
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.
Seattle Floating Homes Sunday Open House Tour:
Gorgeous Seattle Floating Home For Sale… Huge Float, Large Storage, Room To Build Up Or Out
If you have been shopping for Seattle houseboats, then don’t miss this one! It has 2 bedrooms, 1 very large exquisitely remodeled bathroom, and a desirable open floor plan. This floating home is roughly 1184 square feet with a large wrap around deck, and working fireplace. It was completely redone in 2001 and also has a new roof this year. The square footage of the storage spaces alone adds up to at least another room. It is truly something to see! Fully renovated with flexibility as it can be perfect as is or take advantage of large float size with a 2 story 3200 square foot home.
Large float: 1827 square foot float. In top 5% of floats on lake and home only occupies slightly over 50% of float. This home is great to live in as is or can be a expanded to up to 90% of float size
Expand up (18 feet from water line) or out for larger Lake Union dream floating home
Den/office/mudroom has its own entry and room for an additional ½ bath
Parking available at an additional cost
New roof in 2013 with reinforcements added for roof top deck expansion
All new floors – maple hardwoods
All new electrical panel, wiring, and fixtures
All new Anderson windows, wood trim, French doors
All new stainless appliances in kitchen and large washer and dryer in mudroom
360 degree views from roof which has charming circular staircase ascending to it
Room for 24 foot boat tied up to home included plus additional kayak space.
Pet friendly dock
Dues: $385/mo cover general dock fund for maintenance, real estate taxes for co-op, and any matters of vote
Offered for: $1,100,000
For Your own private showing or for more information, please get in touch with Courtney Cooper (courtney@cooperjacobs.com) ) of Cooper Jacobs Real Estate. If you are interested in other Seattle floating homes for sale, we would love to show you what is available besides this gem.