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hmmm.... for 130k we could afford to quit our jobs in seattle and move down but we'd have to live in a kayak the first few years.

Honestly, 20 minute drive to DT PDX, its actually a pretty awesome deal.

The top picture reminded me of the houseboats near Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They weren't as nice and fancy as the ones in the picture posted, but they gave Cedar Rapids character. Unfortunately most of them were destroyed in the flood (see link for picture).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14038882@N07/2620037630/
Oddly enough, that event magnified my boyfriend and my interest and fascination with houseboats.
Just felt like sharing...
Thanks for posting.

Having moved from Iowa to Portland, the last 2 comments hit the nail on the head- 20min to downtown isnt a bad deal for an awesome place to live. The houseboats along the Columbia and along the Willamette are both spectacular area.
Along Columbia: North Portland is set to have more public transit as the new I-5 bridge is built expanding lightrail and bus to Vancouver.
Along the Willamette: the Sellwood Bridge is being replaced next year but once that's done the houseboats there will have easier access to downtown via bike, foot and car. Not to mention a new lightrail line that will be built around 3/4ths of a mile uphill along SE 17th.

And similar to Cedar Rapids, houseboats give charm and character to their neighborhoods.