Seattle Houseboats: Floating Homes on Lake Union & Portage Bay

Meet Cecilia. She’s new and she’s luxury. Located on a private gated dock on the north end of sought after Queen Anne, there is a cute private beach and lots of boats to see. Three levels of living including the roof top deck and all with endless views.

Want front row and a place for your boat? Got it! Want the boat, too? Ok! More info: seattlehouseboats.com

Lots of ways to live the Seattle houseboat life. This is the Portage Bay neighborhood and currently there is a cool one available on my dock. Want to be my neighbor? We have fun!

Floating home inspection time! For my clients, this is always a great time to learn about your future home, meet the neighbors that pop in, and get a good “feel” for the house and spaces. In addition to the normal above water inspection you would have with any home, a floating home requires a below water inspection to look at the floatation, attachments, and utility connections.

I also always ask the divers to swim around the home a little further out and look for any hazards. It could be a longer log under the house that you can’t see from above or it could be a sunken sailboat. There are other interesting possibilities as well. When the submerged parcels below our floating homes were sold over a hundred years ago, the lake bed was surveyed and marked with vertical rail road ties (!!!!). Some are still standing (like skewers). It’s an extra safety precaution so that when my sweet client jumps in the water she won’t get hurt by something she can’t see or didn’t expect.

This is just one thing that I do differently than a broker who doesn’t specialize on the water (or live here). There are thousands and thousands of reasons to work with someone who lives and breathes the waterfront and floating lifestyle. This is just one.

Extra tidbit: I have also sold this particular home before (multiple times) and even know the history of it going back to before it was towed from Portage Bay. It used to actually be tied (yes tied) to the very dock I currently live on before it was towed to Eastlake and connected to utilities and adopted into one of the strongest and longest running co-ops on the lake. I remember when they pulled all the homes out in front of it to trade it out for a dilapidated one that was too far gone. I remember when the legendary Sid McFarland worked on it tirelessly to get it ready for the market. I remember meeting the first sweetheart Eastlake owner of it. This house has history and good energy. I’m happy to be able to be a part of its next chapter through my incredible buyer.

Let me know if you want to learn more about living in the lake. I am happy to show you any homes both on and off the market because I live here and I know who might/will sell.

You can see what’s listed here on my company website SeattleAfloat.com: Life Afloat In Seattle floating home site. It has all listings by all brokers and a few more stories. I recently scrapped all my old blog posts since 2006 and started fresh. www.seattleafloat.com

Gratitude. https://www.seattleafloat.com/catching-up-with-my-seattle-floating-home-neighbors/

Catching Up With My Seattle Floating Home Neighbors - Seattle Afloat: Seattle Houseboats & Floating Homes Hello! Seattle Floating Homes and Seattle Houseboats Neighbors! Hoping this finds you well in the new year! My family and I are very grateful to have you as neighbors. I greatly appreciate that you keep choosing me when it comes time to buy or sell your homes. It is truly my honor. Besides selling a...

Westlake is calling.

2 beds, 2 baths for $1,895,000 in Seattle, WA | HomeSpotter Quintessential lake living w/ no compromise in this meticulous floating home rebuilt from the logs up in 2006. Welcoming covered front porch w/ generous inside entry leads to family room w/ gas fireplace & doors out to large waterside deck. Primary w/ access to deck, large lighted closet w/ organize...

Buy your tickets on SeattleFloatingHomes.org It's tour time in my neighborhood! Please support my community and get your tickets here:
SEATTLE FLOATING HOMES ASSOCIATION
2022 VIRTUAL TOUR – LIFESTYLES ON THE LAKE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2022
Tickets are on sale here now: https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=seattlefha
We’ve all been shut in our homes for over two years now, so we wanted to offer something fun but keep everyone safe at the same time. We know a virtual tour is different, but it is our primary fundraiser and we are being flexible in these times. Thanks to generous floating home residents, we have some spectacular places to show you! If you are a fan or just curious about floating homes, then we warmly invite you into our community so that we can show you why we love it so much. If you already live here and are curious to take a peek at other floating homes on the lake, then here’s your opportunity! We have a live MC, exciting auction items, and of course awesome properties to tour. We would greatly appreciate your continued support!

Closed today! In a quiet off market sale, and her sellers were able to achieve the incredible price of $2,700,000 for their floating home. First time sold in over half a century, this legacy end of dock slip on one of the acclaimed Tenas Chuck docks has been greatly
admired and loved by all over the years. As has its occupants. If you would like to know how much your floating home (or land home) is worth, I am happy to help! Dollar per square foot might surprise you these days.

One of the most significant sales on Lake Union and although it’s been twelve years since we sold it, it’s still one of my favorites.

Just listed today by Seattle floating home broker with This floating retreat has large living with three levels plus a roof top deck that spans the entire foot print. Decks on all three levels. Water lapping and birds singing. Nature in the city. No compromising on space or storage here. Garage parking with electrical for a charging station. Boat moorage, too. Big views. Second from the end. Great neighbors. A literal dream to live here. $3,475,000 Reach out to Seattle floating home and waterfront expert (and lake resident) Courtney 206-850-8841

Average price per square foot ticked up for floating homes in 2021. Send us a message if you'd like more info on this!

Lake Union Landing Latest News! - Seattle Afloat: Seattle Houseboats & Floating Homes Seattle Houseboats for sale in the MLS: Here’s what was said about the beautiful Pearl houseboat in the listing that we put on: Lake Union Landing and FullerStyle present to you Pearl, a stunning 2021 houseboat and the latest addition to this sought after co-op owned community. Pearl has a gorgeou...

Seattle Houseboats & Floating Homes In The Freeze - Seattle Afloat: Seattle Houseboats & Floating Homes Happy New Year! Well, the “Seattle freeze” has been alive and well this week. All week temperatures dropped and it snowed in Seattle. When it snows on a floating home or houseboat, the biggest concern is usually removing the excess weight off the top and decks of your home as they were not built...

Lake Union Landing, Fullerstyle Houseboats, and SeattleAfloat would like to introduce you to Pearl, the newest houseboat collection to this co-op moorage community. Isn't she a beauty? State of the art houseboat building takes patience, experience, and love. Fullerstyle Houseboats are known for their innovation and gorgeous design including custom wood working and professionally designed interiors.
2309 North Northlake Way #1
2 Bedrooms :: 1 Bathroom :: 775 Sq Ft
$1,095,000
https://seattleafloat.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/b045/1874046/2309-Northlake-Way-1-Seattle-WA-98103?widgetReferer=true

Residential for sale in Seattle, Washington, 1874046 Lake Union Landing and FullerStyle present to you Pearl, a stunning 2021 houseboat and the latest addition to this sought after co-op owned community. Pearl has a gorgeous nautical curved bow with windows placed strategically to incorporate natural light and views. She measures 36x14 and is fully eq...

2816 Boyer Ave E

Courtney Cooper and SeattleAfloat.com: Life Afloat In Seattle invite you to stop by and see us at our open house this Sunday 12-3pm. A gorgeous newly built floating home with three levels plus a roof top, garage parking with EV, and boat moorage too.

2816 Boyer Ave E
Presented by SeattleAfloat.com: Life Afloat In Seattle and Courtney Cooper & Molly Cartwright, we invite you to an open house this Sunday 12-3pm. This beautiful newly built floating home in Portage Bay includes three stories plus a roof top, garage parking w/ EV, and a place for your boat next to your floating home. We look forward to seeing you!

//For Rent//
Houseboat in Westlake!
$2,900/mo
1 bd • 1 ba • 500 sq ft
Slip located at the end of the dock for maximum view and light.
Full size w/d
Contact us at [email protected]

We just love this photo sent to us from our happy houseboat buyer taken in Gas Works Park Marina on their adorable houseboat. Thanks for sharing Lisa! SeattleAfloat is ready to make you a houseboat owner too!

SOLD!!
We closed today on this awesome two bed/1.5 bath floating home in Westlake. We got it painted inside and out, changed out some fixtures and refinished the floors. It's ready for it's next owners!

Dishing on floating homes.

Seattle Real Estate Tips: Courtney Cooper of Seattle Afloat and Cooper Cartwright This Keller Williams North Seattle real estate agent talks about why she loves the floating home life, and why it's always important to hold onto the keys.