A houseboat on Portland’s Multnomah Canal is a $575,000 outdoor paradise

There is a unique opportunity to own a little floating real estate up for grabs in Portland, Oregon.

The three-bedroom, two-bath houseboat is located at 14944 NW Mill Road on the Multnomah Canal and offers postcard views of the Sauvie Island Bridge. The place is listed at $575,000.

“This home is located in a unique location with a bulkhead in front that creates a breakwater, as well as a fun and safe swimming hole,” says the listing agent. Amy Sedgwick. “There are a lot of farms just a short trip over the bridge, and you’re only 10 miles from downtown Portland.”

Meanwhile, there is a covered entrance and deck around the property.

“It’s truly an outdoor lover’s paradise,” Sedgwick says. “This area – Bridgeview Moorage – also has a great, unique atmosphere.”

The houseboat community also comes with electric vehicle charging stations, as well as a gardening area, fire pit, and pickleball court — all for a monthly fee of $580, which also includes water, sewer, and trash.

The interior of the house is similarly impressive.

“The current owner is a designer, and he redid the entire floor plan, including the upstairs,” says Sedgwick.

The unique design of the cedar house now includes interior decorations, including wood and metal railings and shoji panels on the second floor. The light-filled floor plan is well appointed with premium hardwoods and modern appliances.

“One of the wow factors of this home is the different rooflines, which add architectural interest,” says Sedgwick. “There’s also room for everything — primary bedroom, guest room, office, and loft. It’s really a very flexible design.”

Both bathrooms in the home were remodeled to include heated floors, and the laundry room offers plenty of storage and shelving. The upstairs master suite has a spacious walk-in closet and views of the river.

Contemporary finishes throughout the property “keep the house contemporary but maintain the character that makes floating homes so great,” notes Sedgwick.