This Houseboat is Older Than Your Grandpa's Jokes

This Houseboat is Older Than Your Grandpa's Jokes

This is a houseboat for sale on Horseshoe Pond in Erie, PA. It was originally built in 1952, and an addition was made in 2010. The property is fully furnished and comes with appliances.

Specifications

  • Address: 7 Horseshoe Pond, Erie, PA 16505
  • Price: $269,900
  • Sq. Ft: 650
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Stories: 1

Green trim on white shiplap looks clean. Peaked roof reads tiny cottage.

Green trim on white shiplap looks clean. Peaked roof reads tiny cottage.

Whole floating neighborhood. Different colors bobbing around, super calm water.

Whole floating neighborhood. Different colors bobbing around, super calm water.

The beams make this little kitchen feel warm. White walls keep it bright.

The beams make this little kitchen feel warm. White walls keep it bright.

Open kitchen/dining with crisscross beams. Feels rustic without being heavy.

Open kitchen/dining with crisscross beams. Feels rustic without being heavy.

Hallway is all wood paneling and beams. Cozy cabin walkway vibes.

Hallway is all wood paneling and beams. Cozy cabin walkway vibes.

Ceiling planks plus that lake view. I’d never leave this room.

Ceiling planks plus that lake view. I’d never leave this room.

Big ladder up to a loft. Nautical touches without going theme park.

Big ladder up to a loft. Nautical touches without going theme park.

Rustic bathroom with dark wood walls. Looks snug and surprisingly polished.

Rustic bathroom with dark wood walls. Looks snug and surprisingly polished.

Modern box on stilts, all white. Front-row seats to the water.

Modern box on stilts, all white. Front-row seats to the water.

Dock shot. Glassy water and that soft sunset color doing its thing.

Dock shot. Glassy water and that soft sunset color doing its thing.

White shingles with a dark green roof. Little boathouse look, very sweet.

White shingles with a dark green roof. Little boathouse look, very sweet.

Details

This unique property is a houseboat located on Horseshoe Pond at Presque Isle. It offers a rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living with beautiful sunsets and wildlife. The houseboat is fully furnished and equipped with appliances. Inside, you'll find wood beam ceilings and an open concept layout connecting the kitchen and dining areas. The sunroom or sleeping area features walls of sliders and windows that open onto maintenance-free, waterproof decking. While the original structure dates back to 1952, an addition was completed in 2010, indicating updates over time. The unit is described as well-maintained. Mooring spots are leased from Presque Isle State Park, with a limited allowance of only 24 available. These types of houseboats are rarely sold, often passed down through generations. Notably, there are no real estate taxes on this property, though there is an HOA for the pond with no associated fee. The listing terms are cash.

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