About this home

Renowned floating home American Institute of Architects James Jessup designed this floating home in 1975 for a local Seattle couple who were avid boat racing buffs. They kept a 24’ sailboat moored next to the home and could take off on a minute’s notice. True to form, this Jessup home showcases multileveled spiraling spaces from the study to the living room, on up to the primary bedroom. A creative retractable ladder provides access to the most magnificent views on the roof top. The cathedral windows expand throughout the 1,200 square foot home, alluding to a much larger interior. The smell of cedar wraps your senses and a woodsy spirit with an economy of space rings true. Designed with nature in mind, this home has the perfect backdrop of sailboats, Space Needle views, and the slight sound of water gently lapping. Own a piece of Seattle’s history while living amongst a community of fellow floating home enthusiasts.

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: Contemporary
Stories: 1 story
Year built: 1975
Lot size: 1,200 sq ft (0.03 acres)
County: King
MLS #: NWM2517214

Interior

Heating: Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace: 1 · Wood Burning
Interior features: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Wood
Roof: Flat, Metal
Lot features: Adjacent to Public Land, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
View: City, Lake, Mountains, Territorial
Waterfront: Yes

Parking

Parking features: Off Street

Utilities

Water: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Power: Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision: Eastlake
Property tax: $6,032 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price: $2,400,000 (37.5% price cut)
Listed on: May 4, 2026
Days on market: 139
Price per sq ft: $1,250
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional
Possession: Closing

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Schools

School district: Seattle

High: Garfield High School
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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Listing agent: Molly A Cartwright.

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Data last updated 2026-09-08.