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Seattle Floating Homes Current Market Report: How Will Your Seattle Houseboat Fare In Today's Real Estate Market If You Put It On Now?

You already know what Seattle houseboats for sale are on the market right now, but let's look at the Seattle floating homes that have sold this year so far:

• 3146 Portage Bay Place E #L, Seattle 98102:  1 bedroom/1 bath 850 square feet Seattle floating home on Portage Bay. It has one parking space attached which is a rare commodity for houseboats.  Listed for $399,000 and Sold for $350,000:  Built in 1940 and on the market for 30 days.  Here are the public remarks from the MLS:

                                 Floating Home at end of dock w/condo owned moorage. Irresistible price with assigned parking space & storage locker. Value in end dock location. Large sturdy log float, approx 42'x31' Possibilites to do a Re-build to 2 story 18' height. New roof (2+/- yrs) newer treated stringers... last 10 yrs. Cozy cottage style liveable but you will want to do major remodel. Small boat possibility. Community yard & friendly neighbors. Owner of 40 years is ready to move and is making an effort to de-clutter.

• 3146 Portage Bay Place E #M:  1 bedroom/ 1 bath Portage Bay floating home for sale.  Listed at $389,000 and sold in a bidding war for $400,000 .  This was a bank owned Seattle floating home.  Bank owned Seattle floating homes for sale (REO properties) are few and far between so this was an interesting house.  It had been on the market before and was pending but due to the DNR lease renewal pending, the buyers decided to walk allowing a new set of buyers to get a chance at this end of dock floating home.  Because of the sale falling through, the market time was increased at 339 days.   This one had some very Vegas-like touches and was definitely going to need some work, but what a great price for the end of the dock!  Here are the public remarks from the NWMLS listing:

                                  Portage Bay houseboat located at prime ind of dock location. 180 degree views! Relax outdoors on the dock or retreat indoor to the spacious great room with high vaulted ceilings. Cooks kitchen w/ concrete counter-top, gas range and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Master bedroom suite w/ large walk in closet, stone tiled shower with steam feature. Great opportunity to own a prime waterfront home at a reasonable price!

• 3310 Fuhrman Ave E, Seattle 98102:  2+ bedroom/2 bath, Seattle floating home with lots of extras - took a while to sell as it was nestled right between the University Bridge and the Ship Canal Bridge, but had  some amazing views from its end of dock position.  It was listed for $715,000 and sold for $600,000 in 316 days.  Here are the marketing remarks:

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!

• 2600 Fairview Av Ct E #HB13, Seattle 98122:  Mallard Cove! If you know about Mallard Cove then you know how coveted Mallard Cove houseboats for sale are!   Built in 1978, this 3/ bedrooms/ 2.25 baths, 1900 square feet, with a market time of 58 days floating home was listed for $995,000 and sold for $950,000. Extras include a fireplace, roof top deck, and the almighty parking.   Here are the public remarks for this beautiful Seattle floating home:

Imagine stepping off your living-room deck for a morning kayak adventure or evening boat cruise – this stunning 3bd, 2.75ba Mallard Cove floating home brings the waterfront to you with moorage included and rare, secured parking for 2 cars. Tie up every toy from yacht to paddle-board and step into the ultimate NW lifestyle. Beautifully remodeled in 2010 with new kitchen, baths, electrical, and plumbing. Three sun decks plus an enormous roof-top entertainment deck with 180° lake & mountain views.

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 Parkjust 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 -

View 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

Seattle Houseboats for sale in 2012 - Happy New Year! Inventory on Seattle floating homes is low so if you are a seller pay attention to the listings below...

Go ahead and browse all Seattle houseboats for sale: Vessels, barges, and Seattle floating homes for sale right now- You can find all houseboat listings from all Seattle real estate companies right now. Seattle houseboats sellers: If you have a floating home you want to sell, please let us know. We have a line of potential buyers and inventory is very low.

Seattle WA - Find Seattle Houseboats For Sale

Want to see these Seattle houseboats or need help with the process of buying a floating home (it's a bit different)? 

courtney@courtneycooper.com

206-850-8841

SeattleAfloat.com

Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC

Seattle’s intercity real estate activity proves location is once again a key price driver

The 98102 zip code of Seattle is comprised of the Broadway (Capitol Hill), Eastlake, Volunteer Park, and North Capitol Hillneighborhoods. Selling prices have skyrocket upward after bottoming out in May of 2011 where the median sales price was in the low $700s. Inventory levels peaked in mid-summer of 2011while selling prices continued to trend upward, inventory levels starting its seasonal decline in November of 2011and has been steadily moving lower while selling prices continued to rise and have started to meet a bit of resistance around the $970k mark.

The neighborhoods that border east Lake Union and extend to west of Broadway Avenue on Capitol Hill are mostly made up of homes built in the early 1900’s. Most of them have gone through several updates and renovation over the years to accommodate the modern lifestyles of their owners paying particularly attention to keeping the look and feel of the classic architectural styling and detailing. The popularity and demand to be in the area is largely due do to its strong neighborhood cultural mix, location and convenience to both the University of Washington and downtown Seattle.

This blog is courtesy of Adrian Willanger at Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates 206 909-7536 helping people buy and sale homes in the Greater Seattle area.

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Seattle Houseboats for sale right now - Tie a bow around one of these?

Go ahead and browse all Seattle houseboats for sale: Vessels, barges, and Seattle floating homes for sale right now- You can find all houseboat listings from all Seattle real estate companies right now.

Seattle WA - Find Seattle Houseboats For Sale

Want to see these Seattle houseboats or need help with the process of buying a floating home (it's a bit different)? 

courtney@courtneycooper.com

206-850-8841

SeattleAfloat.com

Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC