Tucked beside a lush greenbelt in Mercer Island’s coveted North End, this beautifully updated retreat offers the perfect balance of privacy, tranquility, and everyday convenience. Enjoy peaceful Northwest living just minutes from parks, dining, shopping, top-rated schools, and light rail, with seamless access to both Seattle and Bellevue. Walls of windows flood the home with natural light and frame serene views of towering evergreens, creating a true connection to the surrounding landscape. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its timeless architectural character, this distinctive mid-century home features four bedrooms on the main level along with renovated interiors, updated systems, expansive decks, landscaping, fencing, a newer roof, and a full-home generator. The daylight lower level offers exceptional flexibility with space for guests, media, fitness, recreation, or a potential fifth bedroom, plus abundant storage throughout. Private, turnkey, and move-in ready, this home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy flexible living spaces, timeless design, and an unbeatable Mercer Island location in one of the Island’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Midtown • Beth Bylund
Bought with: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
$2,150,000
3600 86th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4beds
3,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.44 Acres Lot
$2,139,700 Zestimate®
$560/sqft
$7,086 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,139,700
$2.03M - $2.25M
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Renovated interiorsDaylight lower levelFlexible living spacesNewer roofAbundant storage throughoutExpansive decks
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Listed by:
Beth Bylund,
Windermere Real Estate Midtown,
Victor Smith,
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Bought with:
James Stroupe, 2738
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2526477
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,840
- Total interior livable area: 3,840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1832100068
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1961
- Major remodel year: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: city of Mercer Island
- Water: Public, Company: city of Mercer Island
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: North End
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $560/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,078,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,498
- Date on market: 7/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $2,150,000$560/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2526477 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $2,150,000$560/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2526477 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000+43.7%$560/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2526477 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2018 | Listing removed | $1,496,000$390/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. #1330430 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2018 | Price change | $1,496,000-5%$390/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. #1330430 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000+16.2%$410/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. #1330430 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2017 | Sold | $1,355,000+13.9%$353/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1080441 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2017 | Pending sale | $1,190,000$310/sqft |
Source: West Seattle #1080441 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,190,000+224.7%$310/sqft |
Source: West Seattle #1080441 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2015 | Listing removed | $3,495$1/sqft |
Source: Cayce Real Estate Services Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2015 | Price change | $3,495-12.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Cayce Real Estate Services Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2015 | Price change | $3,995-14.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Cayce Real Estate Services Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2015 | Listed for rent | $4,695$1/sqft |
Source: Cayce Real Estate Services Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/1996 | Sold | $366,500$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,551 +8.4% | $2,078,000 +9% |
| 2024 | $12,498 +1.3% | $1,907,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $12,341 +0.4% | $1,791,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $12,295 +14.3% | $2,003,000 +37.3% |
| 2021 | $10,754 +4.1% | $1,459,000 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $10,328 -0.7% | $1,289,000 -2.1% |
| 2019 | $10,405 +10.3% | $1,316,000 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $9,432 +8% | $1,254,000 +24.7% |
| 2017 | $8,736 +31.9% | $1,006,000 +11% |
| 2016 | $6,621 | $906,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $6,621 | $821,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $6,621 | $756,000 +15.1% |
| 2013 | $6,621 | $657,000 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $606,000 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $599,000 -7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $647,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $647,000 +16.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $554,000 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $514,000 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $468,000 +14.7% |
| 2001 | $3,903 -0.1% | $408,000 +10.3% |
| 2000 | $3,908 | $370,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98040
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