Sleepless In Seattle House For Sale

[Leocricia Castellanos]

Thereal houseboat from the classic Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle went on the market recently, so I thought it would be fun to revisit it and the sets that were designed for the movie.

I love that movie if I had a boat house it would have to be like that, I do prefer the interior the film company put together in the home though! Thanks Julie for the info ?

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One of my favorite movies of all time. I have watched this over and over again and can pretty much quote the whole movie. Thanks for the reminder today of why I love it so much!

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On another note, a friend and I were obsessed with Since You Went Away this past holiday season. What a great old film with Claudette Colbert during WWII on the homefront. And such a great house too! I did some research, and they actually built a real house and filmed inside of (not easy with those huge vintage cameras) to make it seem real. It was such a pretty house that maybe you can take a look at that one on your blog. So many houses, so little time! Thank you for your great site.

Hello. I just wanted to let you know that there was an incorrect fact in your post. At the time of filming in 1996 this was the largest houseboat in seattle however it has been eclipsed over the last 16 years by over 20 newer floating homes that measure from 2500 to 4000 sq ft.

Houseboats; Whatever floats your boat and Sleepless In Seattle. These come to my mind when I think of Houseboats. I am featuring two houseboats in Seattle. First up though is the famous Sleepless In Seattle houseboat; we all are familiar with this one. It was for sale back in 2008 for 2.5 million dollars and is located on Lake Union in Seattle of course.

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Perhaps the most popular floating home was the one used in the hit movie, "Sleepless in Seattle," starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Not to be confused with a house boat -- which is mobile and can move around -- a floating home is permanently attached to a dock, is connected to a sewer system and does not have its own means of propulsion. But, like a house boat, it has incredible water views.

Ranging in size from small (800 sq ft) to large (5,000 sq ft), floating homes aren't for individuals who are claustrophobic, or easily irritated by disturbances from otters, rowers, and people who poke and nose around in their kayaks. But space isn't the selling point.

While mortgages and home insurance differ with these floating homes, price tiers exist just like the standard land-based single-family homes. Depending on the size and location, floating homes range in price from $150,000 to several million. This modern, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 3-story home (pictured above) represents the luxury category of floating homes. This "floating penthouse" is priced at $3.45 million and offers 850-sq ft of terraces, a rooftop deck, boat lift and deed parking.

A downside to floating communities is the fact that the homes don't come with a driveway or garage close to your house. However, shops, grocery stores, and restaurants are usually a short walk away as is the case for this 1-bedroom floating home (pictured above) for sale on Seattle's Westlake real estate market.

Another one of the joys of living on the water is the opportunity to take your own boat to waterfront restaurants, an option for the new homeowners of this 2-bedroom home (pictured above), which is located on Lake Union, in the heart of Seattle. Like most floating home communities, this home has close neighbors and close proximity to city destinations.

Some are even close to public transportation, as is noted in the property listing for a floating home on the Alameda real estate market for $485,000 (pictured above). The 1,000-sq ft home is right across from Jack London Square with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and spacious upper deck.

Located in Hayden Island near Portland, OR, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home (pictured above) was built in 2007 and features hardwood and radiant-heat floors, surround sound, walk-in closets and a den all for $169,000. In price and structure, this is a rare find on both the Hayden Island real estate and Portland real estate markets.

This 3,000-sq ft Portland home on Hayden Island (above) has a gas fireplace in the living room, a slip for a 50-foot boat, sweeping river views and an upper master suite that offers 735 sq ft of space, including a sunroom.

Who says floating homes are small? The listing description for this humongous, 4,200-sq ft floating home on Portland's Columbia River claims it is "completely still, no movement" since it is built on a concrete slab that can "hold up 2 million pounds." Containing 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this floating home also has a 17-foot swim spa off the master deck.

Gorgeous, modern floating home with green features, including Energy Star appliances. Smartly designed with three levels of decks to enjoy the Columbia River. The home features hardwood floors, has 2,436 sq ft, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Home comes with ownership of both sides of the dock and has room (12'x40') for a boat.

Bright, spacious, top-floor, corner unit with 2 decks boasting Space Needle & Lake Union views. Ideal location between Meta & Amazon. Features cozy radiant heat, only the 6th floor has AC, gas fireplace, one secure garage parking, bike storage and guest parking! HOA covers W/ S/G, gas, EQ insurance, internet. Pet-friendly building with exercise room, package delivery lockers and entertainment area w/ kitchen. Rooftop deck with BBQ and city views on top of the south building. Minutes to downtown, Fremont, Ballard! Experience urban living in the heart of Seattle’s Tech Hub!

Float planes & fireworks! Stunning views of Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Cascades, Gasworks July 4th fireworks. Rare 3 bd, 2.5 bath condo lives like a house! Entertainment-sized floor plan, dramatic gas fireplace, walls of windows, a covered deck on each level. Kitchen cabinets galore, huge dining room, newer LVP throughout, newer FR, DW, convection MW, disposal. Huge primary suite w/ 5 pce bath, W/ I closet. 2 add'l bedrooms with tons of closet space. In unit W/ D. Private, quiet, only 3 units. Close to Amazon, Meta, Google via Dexter bike lanes & bus routes, or zip to stadiums, downtown, ferries via 99 tunnel. Enjoy Ballard, Fremont & Greenlake while living large in your pe

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