About this home

Welcome to The Salty Dog; slang for favorite person, best friend... and now favorite floating home. The vibes are undeniably Pacific Northwest for this 1974 year built home. Qualities like the tongue and groove cedar, vaulted ceilings, picturesque windows capturing the natural scene of living on the water and complete serenity. Massive upgrades include a new roof, windows, decking, new exterior and interior paint, Bosch dishwasher, bathroom vanity, sewer line, carpets, air conditioning, new gangway, Level Lock front door, and re-stained hardwoods. Tie up your boat, toss the ball for the dog in the lake, grill some food, and relax. Portage Bay is very versatile, tucked between I-5 and 520 for easy commuting north/south to downtown Seattle or east to Bellevue or Kirkland. Park your vehicle in the dedicated parking space and stay awhile. Moore your boat, and stay awhile. This one is the full package. This is your The Salty Dog.

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: Floating Home/On-Water Res
Stories: 1 story
Year built: 1974
Lot size: 1 sq ft
County: King
MLS #: NWM2558153

Interior

Heating: Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace: 1 · Wood Burning
Interior features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Loft, Skylight(s), Water Heater
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Wood
Roof: Composition
Lot features: Alley, Dead End Street, Paved
View: Bay, Territorial
Waterfront: Yes

Parking

Parking spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street

Utilities

Water: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Power: Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision: Portage Bay
Community features: CCRs
HOA dues: $400/mo
Property tax: $4,900 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price: $1,525,000 (6.6% price cut)
Listed on: Jul 23, 2026
Days on market: 59
Price per sq ft: $1,748
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, See Remarks
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 2026-09-16.