Located in the ever popular First Hill Neighborhood down a quiet lane, you will revel in the amazing quiet privacy. Well maintained and move-in ready. Superior level site with amazing grassy back yard with room for a spacious garden. Wonderful floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The open kitchen, dining and living room are the very heart of this warm home where you will spend many happy cozy hours. You will love living here every day! It offers convenience and privacy you will rarely find anywhere. Enjoy First Hill Park, neighborhood trails to town center, quick freeway access to Seattle/Bellevue and top-notch Mercer Island schools. Added Bonus is a possible ADU with permits almost complete-just one final $900 payment due to the City
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain • Becky Nadesan
Bought with: Specialty Real Estate Group
$1,720,000
2956 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3beds
1,380sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.28 Acres Lot
$2,319,600 Zestimate®
$1,246/sqft
$3,925 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,319,600
$2.13M - $2.53M
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Spacious gardenOpen kitchenTop-notch mercer island schoolsFirst hill parkWonderful floor planSuperior level siteMove-in ready
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Listed by:
Becky Nadesan,
Coldwell Banker Bain,
Scott MacRae,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with:
Sean Chang, 130592
Specialty Real Estate Group
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2144415
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Dryer, GarbageDisposal_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Washer, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Closet
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,380
- Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: RV Parking, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5315100744
- Zoning description: R9.6,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Mercer Island
- Water: Public, Company: City of Mercer Island
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Subdivision: First Hill
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,419,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,811
- Date on market: 9/24/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 1031 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, GarbageDisposal, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Washer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2023 | Sold | $1,720,000-1.7%$1,246/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2144415 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2023 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$1,268/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2144415 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$1,268/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2144415 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2023 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$1,268/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2144415 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+257.1%$1,268/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2144415 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2010 | Sold | $490,000-8.4%$355/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #35852 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2010 | Price change | $534,650-7%$387/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $575,000-1%$417/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2009 | Sold | $580,732-15.2%$421/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2005 | Sold | $685,000+3.8%$496/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2005 | Sold | $660,000+120%$478/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25088458 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/1999 | Sold | $300,000$217/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,282 +85.7% | $3,419,000 +86.7% |
| 2024 | $12,001 +1.3% | $1,831,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $11,852 +0.3% | $1,720,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $11,811 +14.3% | $1,924,000 +37.2% |
| 2021 | $10,334 +4.2% | $1,402,000 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $9,920 +7.6% | $1,238,000 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $9,221 +7.3% | $1,166,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $8,591 -4% | $1,142,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $8,952 +31.9% | $1,031,000 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $6,787 | $928,000 +10.3% |
| 2015 | $6,787 -10.1% | $841,000 -2.4% |
| 2014 | $7,548 | $862,000 +40.2% |
| 2013 | $7,548 | $615,000 +14.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $536,000 +1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $530,000 -7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $573,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $573,000 +18.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $484,000 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $449,000 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $409,000 +36.8% |
| 2001 | $2,862 +6.2% | $299,000 +17.3% |
| 2000 | $2,695 | $255,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98040
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West Mercer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Islander Mid
- High: Mercer Isl High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- King County
- Mercer Island
- 98040
- 2956 72nd Avenue SE
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