Savor sweeping, west-facing views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline & Olympics from nearly every room of this First Hill gem. Its open living & dining areas beckon you to gather or relax and watch sunsets sparkle over the water. Prep meals alongside more views in the bright kitchen with slab granite surfaces & breakfast nook. At the end of the day, your primary suite is a true retreat with its soaring ceiling, huge walk-in closet, en-suite bath, & private lake view deck. Three more bedrooms plus a huge lower-level rec room & den offer ultimate flex space. Beautiful front yard & colorful gardens, too! In the back you will find a large deck/patio and raised garden area.
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Listed by: Windermere Mercer Island • Douglas M. McKiernan
Bought with: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
$1,950,000
3062 70th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3beds
2,870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$2,135,700 Zestimate®
$679/sqft
$6,670 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,135,700
$1.99M - $2.33M
$6,670/mo
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Private lake view deckBreakfast nookEn-suite bathColorful gardensHuge lower-level rec roomHuge walk-in closetRaised garden area
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Listed by:
Douglas M. McKiernan,
Windermere Mercer Island
Bought with:
Linda Chou, 18087
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2145381
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Dryer, GarbageDisposal_, Microwave_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Washer, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,870
- Total interior livable area: 2,870 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Lake, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60' x 100' x 60' x 100'
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Deck, Gas Available, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2174501225
- Zoning description: R8.4,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1944
- Major remodel year: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Mercer Island
- Water: Public, Company: City of Mercer Island
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: First Hill
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $679/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,727,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,643
- Date on market: 9/13/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 926 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, GarbageDisposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Washer, LeasedEquipment
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2023 | Sold | $1,950,000$679/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2145381 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2023 | Pending sale | $1,950,000$679/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2145381 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+572.4%$679/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2145381 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/1994 | Sold | $290,000$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,266 +3.2% | $1,727,000 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $10,915 +1.3% | $1,665,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $10,779 +0.3% | $1,564,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $10,745 +11.4% | $1,750,000 +33.8% |
| 2021 | $9,643 +4.2% | $1,308,000 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $9,256 -4.8% | $1,155,000 -6% |
| 2019 | $9,718 +7.4% | $1,229,000 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $9,049 -4% | $1,203,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $9,429 +32% | $1,086,000 +11% |
| 2016 | $7,145 | $978,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $7,145 | $886,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $7,145 | $816,000 +27.7% |
| 2013 | $7,145 | $639,000 +8.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $590,000 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $583,000 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $629,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $629,000 +13.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $556,000 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $516,000 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $470,000 -4.3% |
| 2001 | $4,696 +1.1% | $491,000 +11.6% |
| 2000 | $4,646 | $440,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98040
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Nearby schools
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: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Mercer Elem
- 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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