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By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on March 31st, 2012% Lake Union Waterfront Home Sold By Cooper Jacobs Real Estate
Perched on the banks of Lake Union and the edge of Portage Bay, this Seattle waterfront home for sale was quite unique! Seattle lakefront cottage with dock, Lake Union moorage, parking, a yard, and a Seattle floating home for sale - all on one lot! Listed By Seattle waterfront Realtors at Cooper Jacobs, this waterfront property sold last month for $600,000. From the listing in the NWMLS:
No Dues & Own Your Moorage For This Floating Home! Fabulous fee simple Lake Union oasis! Mixed use between residential & C140 Commercial waterfront property: live on the lake & run your biz here, too! 34+ feet of Lake Union End of dock (because it is the dock!!!) waterfrontage with a remodeled 2 bedroom floating home with companion float for kayaks, etc., an additional lakeside cottage, boat slip (+/- 35 feet), and an unheard of 2 off street parking spaces -PLUS a yard! Opportunity knocks!
If you are interested in Seattle waterfront homes or Seattle luxury homes, we are happy to show you others. We have great Seattle waterfront Realtors and Seattle Luxury Homes Specialists.
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC * realestate@cooperjacobs.com * 206-236-9696
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on January 28th, 2012% Where Are The Seattle Floating Homes Located?
It seems pretty obvious to most of us where they are, but we are local and people outside of Seattle really don’t know. Many out of state visitors come here only with the Sleepless In Seattle frame of reference for where Seattle houseboats actually are in Seattle. Any Seattle local who has seen this 1993 Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan movie (which I affectionately call the STALKER movie) knows that when Tom sets out in his little row boat from his Lake Union houseboat, he won’t end up in the Puget Sound at Alki any time soon.
This is why people want to know: Where are Seattle floating homes located in Seattle?
It is important to first know that Seattle houseboats used to be a lot more prevalent in the city even being in Lake Washington along the shores of Madison Park just to name one spot, but also along the Duwamish River down in the South Park area. Over the last 100 years they have dwindled for various reasons which is probably a good idea for me to write a series of at least 10 posts. The city has gone from thousands of floating homes and shacks to a little over 500 in present day. These 500 or so surviving Seattle floating homes (and some new construction) are located on Lake Union and Portage bay in various locations.
Here is a handy map of the Seattle Floating Homes -
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Where To Find Seattle Floating Homes in a larger map
Let me know if you are interested in checking out Seattle’s floating homes neighborhoods and learning more about the different types of dock ownerships, etc.
Courtney Cooper
Houseboat Realtor
Courtney@CooperJacobs.com 206-850-8841
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 Brian Olsen, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, on August 25th, 2011%  Great Tour On Sleepless In Seattle Dock
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.
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on August 14th, 2011% Just came across my desk this afternoon! Seattle Houseboat lending is wide open again!
From Denise Carlson at Seattle Metropolitan:
We have great news to share…… We are back online with our houseboat lending program. Below is the update we have made to our program guidelines.
 Aug. 2011 update: City of Seattle’s Shoreline Management plan is being revised and will most likely impact the houseboat community in some way. Information is currently being gathered by the City. The final plan will be drafted and submitted to the City Council for approval. Once approved, it will then be sent to the Department of Ecology for their approval. The estimated timeline looks to extend to year end 2011. Details of the plan are uncertain at this time and pertain to various aspects of above water living, including the treatment of gray water and the % of ‘live aboards’ allowed around the lake. There is uncertainty as to the impact on houseboat values any future changes in the SMP may create. Given this uncertainty, SMCU has modified the requirements to the existing houseboat loan program to allow lending in this program as well as compensate for any potential negative impact as follows:
- Minimum FICO score of 680 – no change
- 45% maximum DTI – new
- Minimum of 2 months documented reserves required on all transactions.
- No other program details have been changed
You can reach Denise at 206-398-5581 if you have questions about houseboat lending. Denise also does Seattle floating homes lending. As always if you are interested in Seattle houseboats, please let us know – we would love to show you some of our favorites – both on the market and off.
By Molly Cartwright, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, Molly@CooperJacobs.com, 206-841-6800, on June 25th, 2011% The Queen Of Seattle
While showing a darling floating home to a client the other day, as if right on cue, the Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel happened to glide by on Lake Union. I couldn’t have timed it better myself.
 Queen of Seattle I was praying for a stellar seaplane to land but no luck…we settled for the quaint geese struttin’ their stuff around the dock.
 2201 Dock Lake Union is hugely popular and entertaining. Just sit on your roof top and soak in the sights and sounds. No more re-runs!
So many reasons to love Eastlake, Westlake, Portage Bay and Fremont floating home communities. One reason is the safety factor. This tight knit community prides itself on having a great reputation. So enjoy your anonymity but a helping hand is just right across the water to the next float when you need it.
Courtney 206-850-8841 and I are always here to help answer any questions about the market – whether you’re a buyer or seller!
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on June 9th, 2011%  Seattle Floating Homes Market Heating Up:
June is here and we have a tiny bit of sun, but already it is affecting the Seattle floating homes real estate market. We have had two floating homes go pending already this month. These floating homes are located in both Eastlake and Westlake – one on the 2764 Westlake Ave N dock listed at $399,000 for a 2 bedroom and one on the 2025 Fairview Ave E dock listed at $525,000 for a 1 bedroom.
To put that in perspective, there has been one that has closed in the last 180 days and it was last month – a great little Seattle houseboat on the 2420 Westlake Ave N dock (listed for $530,000 and sold for list price in 14 days. Just a little guy – 1 bedroom and 1 bath). 
Inventory of Seattle floating homes for sale remains higher. Despite the fact that there are 12 Seattle floating homes for sale right now (that are listed – we know of a few others that are strictly by appointment and not published in the MLS), many Seattle houseboat buyers are still left feeling like they must compromise or nothing on the market completely fits what they need. Even just one or two more choices could really make the difference so please let us know if you are interested in listing (courtney@seattleafloat.com or molly@cooperjacobs.com) your Seattle houseboat.
What is for sale?
Current actives range in price from $199,000 for a floating home on a leased dock (not co-op or condo moorage for the house there) to $3,450,000 for a floating marvel complete with parking and about every perk you can imagine except for a more affordable price tag. Both of these are out of the range of what is normal for Seattle floating homes prices right now. The median price for the Seattle floating homes for sale right now is $777,000.
Docks with Seattle floating homes for sale right now:
2201 Fairview Ave E, 2019 Fairview Ave E, 2770 Westlake Ave N, 2321 Fairview Ave E, 2822 Boyer Ave E, 3310 Fuhrman Ave E, 2031 Fairview Ave E, 2764 Westlake Ave N, 2351 Fairview Ave E, 2369Fairview Ave E
By Courtney Cooper, Realtor, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, courtney@cooperjacobs.com, 206-850-8841, on June 6th, 2011% Yes, I do love Lake Union! Here is a great shot I got of Lake Union from Gas Works Park while I was checking out the collection of stand up paddle boards at Urban Surf (they have a great selection of SUP boards along with all kinds of other great gear) on Northlake….. You can see over to the right across the lake the colorful Seattle houseboats at Roanoke Reef. I love the flowers on the ground!
Let us know if you are interested in looking at Seattle houseboats for sale. Molly and I have our favorite Seattle floating homes - and some that aren’t actually publicly listed, too (shhh!)
Courtney Cooper 206-850-8841 Molly Cartwright 206-841-6800
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on June 4th, 2011% Why Live in a Seattle Houseboat on the Water in Seattle?
One picture to answer it all:
 Want more?
Lake Union is an ever changing mash of life, fun, work, and more. It has long been the working lake of Seattle, and there is a great mix of activity going on – you can always find something interesting on Lake Union. Lake Union floating homes are among my favorite things in this part of Seattle and all of Seattle actually. Why not live on Lake Union and take in the ever changing scenery? Seattle houseboats are a great in city condo alternative and an excellent lifestyle choice for a wide variety of Seattlelites. Just sit on your roof top deck, or jump in your kayak and take part in the activity, watch the wild life, or try a SUP (stand up paddleboard) for first hand glances of everything.
Let us know if you are interested in looking at Seattle houseboats for sale. Molly and I have our favorites – and some that aren’t actually publicly listed, too (shhh!)
Courtney Cooper 206-850-8841 Molly Cartwright 206-841-6800
By SeattleAfloat.com: Homes@SeattleAfloat.com, on April 24th, 2011% Seattle Floating Homes For Sale: You Have A Dozen To Choose From In All Ranges
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!
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