Boats Afloat!

This week’s most and least-expensive new listings will satisfy Seattleites lust for boats … a Sleepless in Seattle floater and a pad to park a few water toys.

I doubt you’ll find Meg Ryan parking across the street from this week’s least-expensive listing, but this little houseboat is just as cute and bubbly. I can picture Annie and Sam watching the sunset from the rooftop bench, and Jonah climbing the loft ladder. You’ll definitely be able to sleep after floating a mere $125,000 on this 2000, one-bedroom, one-bathroom houseboat at the base of north Queen Anne hill. The address is the Nickerson Marina, so look a little to the east (right) and you’ll see a row of houseboats.

Cruise through the canal and across Lake Washington to this week’s most-expensive listing. Tie up to the 120-foot dock, stroll along the sandy beach to arrive at the coolest outdoor living room I’ve ever seen (I must admit I’ve only seen a handful in these parts). It’s not exactly practical in the PNW, but throw on some foul-weather gear ~9 months out of the year, cozy up to the fireplace and watch “nature TV.” I don’t have any stats to support this, but I hear no-bank waterfront property is a rare find. $4,495,000 for 4 bedrooms, 4.75 bathrooms and a 22,674 square-foot lot with a 5,850 square-foot house. Everything is what you’d expect for the price, take a peek.

The median list price for houses in Juanita is $749,000. Neighboring homes sold for $965,000 and $1 million in 1999 and 2001, respectively, but that appears to be the TEAR DOWN price. This one definitely is move-in ready.

Can anyone tell me the hockey(?) team featured in the “man room?” It sure doesn’t look like the Thunderbirds to me. Educate this Seattle-only sports fan and I’ll send you a limited-edition Redfin mug!