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Eastlake Houseboats For Sale -
Posted on August 28, 2010
Eastlake Houseboats For Sale -
Seattle houseboats in Eastlake for sale currently and also recent Eastlake houseboat sales.
Of course there are other houseboat communities besides the Eastlake houseboat colony, but Eastlake is one of the more trafficked places to start when it comes to buying a Seattle houseboat...
Currently, there are only seven Eastlake houseboats for sale, although there are a couple I consider to be primo, the range is great from $495,000 for a cute one level on the Log Foundation dock to over $2,250,000 for an end of dock beauty with some of the most amazing Lake Union moorage I have seen. Other Fairview Ave houseboats range from the high $500k to mid $600k and then there is a great Roanoke Reef houseboat currently for sale as well in the higher ranges.
One of the best Seattle houseboat buys with Lake Union Moorage is 2321 Fairview Ave E #3 - this is a two bedroom plus sleeping loft with double moorage and plenty of spaces to move around both indoors and out. It has full on wrap around decks, storage closets, roof top deck, gas fireplace and cooking, hardwood floors, radiant slate floors, and is one of the most peaceful spots I have seen in the middle of an urban setting. Only $595,000 and probably the best Seattle houseboat bang for buck on Eastlake.
Another unique Seattle houseboat in Eastlake is a little further North up the Cheshiahud Loop at the end of Allison Street by the Lake Union Crew Building. 11 E Allison St #3 is a newly finished high end masterpiece of precision. Every minor detail and consideration went into the hand finishing of this one. Included is the electric boat Duffy and adjacent moorage in which this lovely companion boat resides. This one is featured in an upcoming Coastal Living Magazine and you will know why with one step in. $925,000
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Want to see all the Seattle houseboats for sale? Let us know and we are happy to schedule a Floating Homes tour for you. realestate@cooperjacobs.com 206-850-8841
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Recent Eastlake Houseboats that have sold?
There seems to be some wiggle room, so make an offer if you like it!
2031 Fairview Ave E #E (Lake Union Dock) - Listed $749,000 and sold for $676,500 Closed 08/27/2010
2600 Fairview Ave E #8 (Mallard Cove) - Listed $1,250,000 and sold for $1,242,500 Closed 07/15/2010
For more on Eastlake houseboat sales stats or other Seattle floating homes information, let us know - we are happy to help!
Laurelhurst Waterfront Homes 2010 Update
Posted on August 13, 2010
Laurelhurst Waterfront Homes 2010 Update
Data compiled by Courtney Cooper, Designated Broker Cooper Jacobs, Founder LaurelhurstView.com
What's been happening with Laurelhurst waterfront real estate?
Laurelhurst waterfront is a different and unique way of Seattle living and the homes here are as special and unique as the people who live in them. Laurelhurst waterfront homes are few and far between because of the great demand, but this year has offered some opportunity for those wanting to purchase waterfront property in Laurelhurst.
There have been four Lake Washington waterfront homes in Laurelhurst that have sold according to the data in the NWMLS for the year so far. Compare this to only one Laurelhurst waterfront home for sale that sold in the MLS stats for 2009 or the one that sold in 2008. In fact, not since 2006 and 2007 have we seen t
his increased level of activity for Laurelhurst waterfront property. Laurelhurst real estate in general has weathered the storm quite well overall, but why wouldn't it with the amenities offered such as the Laurelhurst Beach Club, Laurelhurst Park, great schools, wonderful waterfront properties, and more.
Laurelhurst Waterfront Homes That Have Sold So Far in 2010:
Address: List Price: Sales Price SP%LP $/SQ FT DOM
4556 55th Ave NE $2,395,000 $2,172,500 90.71% $x 152
4108 55th Ave NE $2,488,880 $2,425,000 97.43 $700.87 3
4306 55th Ave NE $2,950,000 $2,500,000 84.75 $484.40 263
4408 55th Ave NE $2,650,000 $2,500,000 94.34 $458.72 53
Laurelhurst Waterfront Homes For Sale Now:
There are still some great Laurelhurst waterfront properties for sale right now - you can find these homes on 55th Ave NE, NE Surber Dr, Webster Point, and Laurelhurst Drive and we are happy to schedule a tour for any of them. These Laurelhurst waterfront homes range in price from $2,350,000 to $7,788,000 and $/per square foot from $605.67 to $1037.54. The days on market range is pretty great so there could be some discounts to be had if you look at the average dollar sale price to list price percentage of the Laurelhurst homes that have sold so far have achieved: 91.81%.
You can find all Laurelhurst homes for sale on our site no matter who they are listed with including all listed Laurelhurst waterfront homes. courtney@cooperjacobs.com 206-850-8841
Buying A Home Along Queen Anne Boulevard?
Posted on August 1, 2010
Thinking of buying a Queen Anne home along the Queen Anne Boulevard?
Make sure your agent knows about it because believe it or not many don't...
Queen Anne Boulevard – a couple notes: I love Queen Anne mansions and homes on Queen Anne Boulevard are unique to other Queen Anne homes in many different ways.
Queen Anne Boulevard is not one street, but rather many that make up a trail that covers many streets as it circles the picturesque crown of beautiful Queen Anne hill.
Many of the homes that align Queen Anne Boulevard appear to have large yards, but the fact of that matter is that in some cases unsuspecting buyers (and agents for that matter) have purchased (or sold) a home on Queen Anne Boulevard only to find out that the new buyers do not actually own a large portion of the front yard.
Queen Anne Boulevard is part of the parks system and the land surrounding much of it is also public land.
This was not a pleasant surprise I am sure for someone buying on the Boulevard and finding a jogger or walker resting in their flower bed, but the Boulevard has great benefits, too – think of it as living front row to one of Seattle’s great trail systems or living along the crown jewel of the neighborhood of Queen Anne.
Seattle Houseboats At Risk? The City Needs To LAY OFF!!!
Posted on July 29, 2010
About once every five years the city of Seattle gets bored and has to wage war on the houseboat community.
Forget the fact that the Viaduct is falling down and our traffic is horrendous for the most part. Forget the fact that our schools need attention and all the other millions of issues that should really be prioritized much higher, they want to spend energy and effort on something that is not harming the city, but actually helping it stay charming.
It is all over the news .......
Seattle houseboats are a big part of the city history and the major reason that Lake Union is cleaned up to the point that it is. When the city of Seattle was still dumping raw sewage in Lake Union from surrounding neighborhoods, the houseboaters were coming up with new solutions. The floating homes community has always had a huge interest in the lake and keeping it clean - no one wants to live in filth. The articles and news pieces i am seeing are ridiculous. The Floating Homes Association paid to have studies done that directly conflict with city claims regarding salmon, etc.
Seattle floating homes exist because of the city and their wacky infrastructure decisions from a century ago. They sold the underwater parcels of land to adjacent land owners in order to finance the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition which BY THE WAY built the current campus for University of Washington.
Vanessa Ho actually wrote a pretty good description on what is going on so read about it there and make your own decision, but call the city and let them know that they need to quit attacking a community that in reality considers itself the stewards of the lake.
Support the Seattle houseboats community by participating in this year's Seattle Floating Homes Tour - the proceeds help pay for legal fees, etc. that this vital community has incurred over the years to keep one of the best historic communities AFLOAT!
Seattle HUD Homes
Posted on July 5, 2010
Seattle HUD Approved Broker!
If you are interested in buying a HUD home in Seattle or greater Seattle and Seattle Suburbs, let us know! We are a HUD registered and approved broker and happy to help you purchase a HUD home. HUD properties can be bought in a number of different ways besides just owner occupied and there are some with low $100 down payments!
Let us know if you are interested in buying a Seattle HUD home!
realestate@cooperjacobs.com
Seattle Houseboats For Sale: Thinking About A Seattle Floating Home?
Posted on June 30, 2010
Seattle Houseboats For Sale: Current Seattle Floating Homes Market:
Ever wonder how the Seattle houseboat real estate market might be going with all the ups and downs of Seattle real estate.
Lake Union Floating homes and also Portage Bay for that matter have actually held up quite well. You see there is a greater "weeding out" process when it comes to financing a floating home. Houseboat financing requires at lest 25% down in most cases and exemplary credit ratings. The decision on whether or not to finance a Houseboat buyer rests in the hands of a few private bankers around town. Getting a mortgage from one of them is the only way to really finance a houseboat similarly to a traditional land home.
Other factors? Houseboats have been a safer bet on getting return on investment - if you could ever leave one once you live there. Many people can't leave their lovely Seattle floating homes once they have lived there which brings us to another factor of why sales and values have held up and weathered the surrounding real estate environment. The fact of the matter is that most people stay in the houseboats once they live there. The last average I saw was around 20 years on average. I think that number has gone down somewhat, but the longevity is still evident as they are few and far between in availability.
A Common Downside ( I should say downsize here:)):
Space has always been an issue on Seattle houseboats - even in the larger houseboats, there is still a need to downsize for most people who are used to having at least a small yard, garage, or both. Having a yard and/or garage can lead to sprawl in possessions and letting go of some of those can be grueling, but once done is so freeing.
A Little known Perk: Although there are dues on owned docks for floating homes around Seattle, these usually cover the moorage of the home and the taxes on the dock itself. The home unless fee simple like Roanoke Reef for example is taxed through King County separately and the taxes are quite low when compared to land homes. The result is usually actually more affordable contrary to many reports.
So the jury is in and buying a Seattle houseboat is not so unconventional as it may have once been. Want to see what is available now?
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