Kristin Ellis

07/09/2026

07/07/2026

Growing up in Seattle, one of my dearest high school friends lived on a floating home. Every Fourth of July, we would spend the holiday lying on her fun island at the end of her dock, watching the fireworks. Besides spending those nostalgic summer nights on her family's floating home, I also spent countless high school days with Nicole hanging out at her home. Even in college, when the family was away and Nicole was in Pullman, she would let our other friend Laura and me study in the peace and tranquility of their home on the water. Years later, after going through a divorce and selling our home we had lived in for 18 years, I decided to do something I had always wanted to do - live on a floating home. So, I packed up my belongings and moved to one in Portage Bay. My year living there was a transformative and magical time.

Some of the things that I had imagined about living on a floating home came true. It really was magical and here are some of the reasons why: The reflection of the water every morning brought peace to my heart and mind, doing yoga surrounded by cedar shingle interior walls and sliding doors that opened to the water added a zen-like experience to each session, working from my desk while watching the water move toward my home in its almost melodic rhythm helped wash away the lingering sadness in me, leaving my home each day and having kind, friendly neighbors saying good morning and 'how are you doing' reminded me how special the floating home community truly is. It's the unique and quirky collection of homes - and the wonderful humans who gather in them - that make it that way.

These are just a few examples of why I love this community of homes and why I love representing buyers and sellers here. It isn't for everyone, but for the lucky ones who see the beauty in this lifestyle, it is magical.

This weekend I will be hosting an open house at this beauty! Come by and see what makes this lifestyle so special.

Sunday, July 12th: 12:00-2:00 pm - 2770 Westlake Ave N #6

For sale: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,151 SQFT house. Experience an iconic Lake Union lifestyle aboard this beautifully maintained Seattle floating home on the hist... $1,595,000.

07/04/2026

My father passed this spring and he was an amazing father, teacher and coach. One of his former athletes that I re-connected with this spring, Hannah McHugh, an talented pole vaulter who graduated from Blanchet High School, is doing meaningful work helping people organize and declutter their homes. If you or somebody you know needs help with a space in their home or going through this entire home to downsize, move or just organize - check out Declutter Kitsap.
Hannah is an amazing human with amazing skills:

Inside Declutter Kitsap with Owner Hannah McHugh

06/27/2026

Loved helping my out of town buyer find her Seattle dream home!

Congratulations to Kristin Ellis and her clients on the purchase of their new home in Seattle!

06/27/2026

Open House - Sunday 1:00-3:00pm
Hosted by Leigh Canlis

2770 Westlake Ave N #6
Thoughtfully designed Seattle floating home in Westlake with incredible views and your own private boat moorage 🚤

2 beds, 1.75 baths, 1151 square feet
Condo dock dues: $350 (includes water, sewer, garbage and dock maintenance)
Three decks with water views!

Effortless living: open concept first floor - great for entertaining. First floor bath for guests. Second floor has your two beds and full bath and a great deck for morning reading or happy hour with friends. Up top - the rooftop deck views are unmatched - spend the entire day basking in the sun, taking in the water scene, or hosting friends..imagine the Fourth of July in your new home!

$1,595,000

06/25/2026

Great article on the James Jessup architect-designed floating home - 2727 Fairview Ave E #4 - that is on the market now. Molly Cartwright will be holding it open this coming Sunday. It really is something special to see. Melissa Dalton from Seattle Met describes - "this project exemplifies the architect's approach of "interlocking spaces", in order to vertically maximize the homes's 1200 square feet. 'Everything kind of slides into the next space.' was how Jessup described the layout in the ensuing Seattle Times profile.

https://www.seattlemet.com/home-and-real-estate/2026/06/property-watch-floating-home-jessup

Sunday Open House 1:00-3:00pm
List Price $2,400,000
Molly Cartwright - Seattle Realtor
- Seattle Realtor
Windermere Midtown

A stunning example of Seattle architect James A. Jessup's floating home design.

06/08/2026

New Listings from Windermere Midtown:

2770 Westlake Ave E # 6
Westlake Floating Home
$1,595,000

06/03/2026

Welcome to Life on the Water

Thoughtfully designed floating home in Westlake with modern updates for easy living. Incredible water views from three decks and private deeded boat moorage.

2 bed, 1.75 baths, 1151 square feet
Gated Entry
10 floating home condo dock
HOA's - $350/mo (water, sewer, garbage & common area maintenance)

AC mini-splits and ample city permit parking

Open Houses:
Thur 6/4 - 4:00-6:00pm
Sat 6/5 - 1:00-3:00pm
Sun 6/6 - 1:00-3:00pm

Windermere Midtown
MLS 2518315