This classic 1965 home is situated on a beautiful, large, private lot (~11,000 sf). Relax in the quiet backyard on the large deck. Garden in the planter boxes and enjoy mature landscaping and fruit from many types of fruit trees. Both the living room and family room have cozy seating areas with fireplaces, and the spacious family room also has room for a game/hobby area, a wet bar and built-in shelves for books, games and decor. Hardwoods on the main level & new carpet in family room. In addition to the 2-car garage, there is parking for more cars in the driveway and for a boat on the side of the house. Easy access to transit center and I-90. Walkable to Mercerdale Park, downtown shops, Sunday Farmer's Market and West Mercer Elementary!
Sold
Listed by: Windermere West Metro • Sarah Mosley
Bought with: Keller Williams Eastside
$1,650,000
3712 79th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
5beds
2,110sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
10,855 Square Feet Lot
$1,597,900 Zestimate®
$782/sqft
$5,711 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,597,900
$1.47M - $1.74M
$5,711/mo
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Fruit treesQuiet backyardMature landscapingLarge deckBuilt-in shelvesWet barSpacious family room
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Listed by:
Sarah Mosley,
Windermere West Metro
Bought with:
Gerald Overbeck, 109360
Keller Williams Eastside
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2431705
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: basement hallway
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, See Remarks, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,110
- Total interior livable area: 2,110 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
Lot
- Size: 10,855 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80'/92' x 129'/122'
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5459000310
- Zoning: R9.6
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1965
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: Mercerdale
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $782/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,612,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,560
- Date on market: 11/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 147 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $1,650,000$782/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2431705 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$782/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2431705 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$782/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2431705 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,517 +10% | $1,612,000 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $9,560 +1.2% | $1,458,000 +6.4% |
| 2023 | $9,444 +0.3% | $1,370,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $9,415 +11.4% | $1,533,000 +33.8% |
| 2021 | $8,451 +4.2% | $1,146,000 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $8,112 +0.1% | $1,012,000 -1.3% |
| 2019 | $8,108 +7.3% | $1,025,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $7,554 -4% | $1,004,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $7,868 +31.9% | $906,000 +11% |
| 2016 | $5,965 | $816,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $5,965 | $739,000 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $5,965 | $681,000 +25.6% |
| 2013 | $5,965 | $542,000 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $500,000 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $494,000 -7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $534,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $534,000 -5.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $567,000 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $526,000 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $479,000 +27.7% |
| 2001 | $3,588 -0.1% | $375,000 +10.3% |
| 2000 | $3,592 | $340,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98040
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West Mercer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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- King County
- Mercer Island
- 98040
- 3712 79th Avenue SE
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