Clever and classy Seattle floating home seems twice its size

All aboard the Haida Bird, a cleverly tiny yet stylish floating home offering the quintessential Seattle living experience for $585,000.

There are two levels to 2401 N Northlake Way, L6, which make its 555 square foot layout seem larger. The Haida Bird has a cabin-like design, crafted from hardwood, with stained glass doors that open to a private deck overlooking Lake Union. 

Inside, the ceiling over the open living room/kitchen/dining level is high and angled cleverly. That ceiling, inset with multiple skylight panels, creates a sense of open space brightened with natural light. 

The home’s one bathroom is also on the first level, while the bedroom is in the loft-style second level. 

Outside, Haida Bird has offers a freshly painted exterior and a steel hull with additional storage space.  The Lake Union location is ideal: close to Gas Works and the University of Washington and an easy commute downtown. Among floating homes in this area, this listing is among the least expensive on the market, so it probably won’t last long. In the past year, any Seattle home on the water has become more popular, selling for record high numbers in 2021 and 2022.