I have written about houseboats over the years as they are often an affordable way to own a home right on the water, literally ON the water. I had the pleasure of showing a houseboat to a client recently at the Felida Moorage. Most of the houseboats in the Portland - Vancouver metro area are located at North Portland Harbor between Hayden Island and the Portland mainland. But Clark County has three houseboat communities as well. This was a very nice home that is only about 20 years old. Houseboats give a unique water view that some find very soothing. I have written about this concept of water views as well as about houseboats in general check these out:
Another look at Houseboats
Why are Water Views so Coveted?
This houseboat was modern with roughly 1700 SF on two levels. 3 bedrooms and a nature lover's paradise as it sits along the Lake River and is next to both the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and the Shillapoo Natural Area. The amount of wildlife particular birds is amazing. There are nesting Bald Eagles in the area, hawks, geese, ducks, cranes, herons and scores of other birds of all sizes.
The Lake River provides access to both Vancouver Lake just a half mile upstream, and the Columbia River about 9-10 miles downstream. The Lake river is unusual in that it can actually with flow directions depending on inflows from creeks and the flow and height of the Columbia River.
The Lake River is fairly narrow and is really more like a slough with its calm slow moving water. Tidal influences on the river are minor but noticeable with tides ranging from 1 foot above sea level to a couple of feet above sea level. The river's height is more about inflows from streams than the tides. Unlike houseboats closer to the ocean the tides are not a huge factor.
This particular houseboat is currently listed at $350,000 with a $500 monthly moorage fee that includes water, garbage, and sewer.
Whatever you do please enjoy the view.
