310 Fuhrman Ave E, Seattle 98102

$715,000

Seattle Floating Home For Sale: Just In Time For Sleepless In Seattle Christmas!

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!

Call Courtney 206.850.8841

3310 Fuhrman Ave E - No Dues on This End Of Dock Seattle Houseboat

No Dues & Own Your Moorage For This  Seattle Floating Home!

Fabulous fee simple Lake Union oasis!  That means you own the submerged land under your home!!!

Mixed use between residential & C140 Commercial Seattle waterfront property: live on Seattle's acclaimed Lake Union & 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! 

This is an opportunity to live in a Seattle houseboat and have rental income with the boat slip, land cottage, or parking spaces.  This property is right across University Bridge from the University of Washington where parking is at a premium and rentals are in demand. 

MLS#178574  

$715,000

Taxes $2915/ year

Dues: $0

If you are interested in Seattle houseboats for sale, please let me know what questions you might have.  Purchasing and living on a houseboat is slightly different than a traditional land home and there are pluses and minuses.  I am happy to walk you through all aspects if you are thinking about this lovely lifestyle!

Seattle Houseboat Inspection In Portage Bay:  Life Afloat In Seattle

Here is a fun shot I took from one of our Seattle houseboat inspections in Portage bay - it was pouring rain (gee go figure) during our inspecton, but we still had such a great time.  

Chuck the diver and Sid were quite untouched by the cold rain as they went through all the steps of inspecting a Seattle floating home.  

Molly and I helped these buuyers secure this amazing home and we had a great time showing them all the inventory.  Life is awesome around (and on in this case) Seattle's waterfront. 

And yes, the kayak was negotiated into the sale for our houseboat buyers:)

Here are a couple places to check some of our amazing city's homes for sale:

Seattle houseboats

Seattle waterfront homes

Portage Bay is a wonderful spot tucked away on the Northeast corner Capitol Hill!

A never ending parade of boats is what you have in store for you if you decide to take on the exciting life in Portage Bay - tucked away on the shores of Capitol Hill, Portage Bay is a beautiful little community full of charm and wonderful spaces. 

Interested in Searching for Portage Bay Homes? You can find this neighborhood and other Capitol Hill neighborhoods on www.cooperjacobs.com - we also happen to have one of the wonderful Seattle houseboats on the edge of Portage Bay listed right now!

In Portage Bay?  Don't Miss Roanoke Park - just up the hill from the water....

 I love Roanoke Park and the Portage Bay homes that surround it are amazing!  Huge views of Lake Washington and lovely tree lined streets - you can even find Seattle floating homes in this neighborhood! This is one of the best places in Seattle!  (You can find more info about Roanoke Park here: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=479)

Seattle's Portage Bay Houseboats - life afloat outside of Lake Union.  There were about two thousand houseboats on Lake Union, Portage Bay, and Lake Washington in the early part of last century, but today there are less than 500 and they have been completely evicted out of Lake Washington.  Besides Lake Union, Portage Bay has a beautiful community of floating homes tucked into a lovely little nest at the base of Northeast Capitol Hill.  Right now there are 5 Portage Bay houseboats on the market ranging from $375,000 for a bank owned houseboat to $2,490,000 for a beautiful floating home with a 50% interest in 9 moorage slips (!!!).

Portage Bay houseboats - floating homes are different!  If you have ever thought about living in a houseboat, there are some things to consider before doing so.  I would look carefully around your home and decide what you could and could not live with because there is no storage for the most part on these babies. There are actually some houseboats with basements believe it or not - one in particular I can think of with a wine room, but for the most part it is cramped quarters and the simple life. It just also happens to be the most perfect Seattle waterfront living I can think of!  Renting a houseboat in Seattle might be a nice choice to try it out. 

Portage Bay Houseboats:  Making the Decision  There are also careful considerations when purchasing - what kind of float does it have? How close to the shore are you (makes a significant difference in the rocking factor)?  What type of moorage does it have (condo and coop are the best by the way)? What maintenance has been done?  And when it comes time to purchase, there are additional steps.  The financing and insurance are different - the taxes are different.  You need to get an inspector for the house itself and one for the float (diving inspection).

If you are thinking about buying a Seattle houseboat or Portage Bay real estate and want more information, let us show you what is out there and answer your questions: realestate@cooperjacobs.com  

Waterfront Homes Around Seattle...

Interested in waterfront homes for sale in Seattle, Washington?  There are a lot of different choices so which type of waterfront living is your favorite?  Seattle, WA is blessed with all kinds of water and there are many different ways to live on the water!

Some of my favorite Seattle waterfront homes and neighborhoods:

1. Floating homes aka houseboats are a popular option to dream about!  Seattle floating homes are to me the ultimate in waterfront real estate!  What could be more waterfront than living on the water?  There are not many houseboats left in Seattle and these floating home communities are very special!  They require special financing, inspections, and more, but to live on Lake Union or in Portage Bay would be my number one pick for Seattle waterfront real estate!  Seattle floating homes

2. Riviera Beach in Matthews Beach is a close second for Seattle lakefront living.  This little community is nestled on the West banks of Lake Washington with perfect little lots and right across from the Burke-Gilman trail.  If you want more privacy than houseboat living could offer, this might be a great choice!  Matthews Beach Real Estate

3. Sheridan Beach in Lake Forest Park, Wa is a great option for North Seattle - situated North of Matthews Beach on Lake Washington, Sheridan Beach offers a private beach club membership and wonderful views of Kirkland.  Lake Forest Park homes

4. Richmond Beach, Shoreline, WA. 

Richmond Beach is one of my very favorite beaches in the Seattle area and it is quite historic!  Perched on Puget Sound, this West facing community has some of the most amazing mountain and Sound views! 

Richmond Beach homes have a huge variety and are all oriented towards the downward slope and the water.  Because of this and the large park, a great option is to buy a big view home and walk to the public beach. Richmond Beach Real Estate

5. Bainbridge Island:  Want to work in Downtown Seattle and live the Seattle dream by commuting via ferry?  If you are a walk on passenger or even a cyclist, then the ferry system can be a very quick way to commute back and forth between work.  Many people like to live in Winslow on Bainbridge and walk on the ferry to ride over to Downtown.  Without having to rely on putting a car on and off the ferry, the commute is pretty easy!  Bainbridge offers a ton of waterfront homes and options!  Bainbridge Island Real Estate

6. Lastly, Go check out the Washington State coast!  A lot of people think that Seattle is on the West Coast, but it is actually 2 1/2 to 3 hours in from the Pacific Ocean.  We are on the Puget Sound which comes in from the Pacific Ocean.  If you want to check out the ultimate in waterfront homes, go take a trip and check out our pretty coast!  Ocean Shores is quite affordable with oceanfront lots starting at under $200,000!  Washington Coast homes

That is it for my Seattle waterfront homes and neighborhoods - these are just a few highlighted communities!  There are many more options as well in waterfront homes around Seattle:  Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Edmonds, Mukilteo, Sammamish, and more all offer different ways to enjoy our beautiful state! 

What are you interested in and what kind of waterfront home do you want?

Waterfront homes around Seattle

Courtney Cooper, Seattle Realtor, EcoBroker, Broker for Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:  Seattle real estate