Move right in! This classic mid-century daylight rambler has been beautifully updated for modern living. Gather in its bright, open living and dining areas that flow out to a sunny deck with peek-a-boo lake views. Cooks will love the remodeled kitchen with butcher block countertops, honeycomb tile & stainless appliances. The ideal layout allows for 1-level living with your primary suite & two additional bedrooms together on the main, while a fully finished daylight basement with huge 4th bedroom + rec room provides bonus flex-space downstairs. Extras include a newly paved driveway, fresh paint, newer carpets, updated baths, & new hot water heater. Spacious, fenced yard, too! Stroll to schools, parks & downtown MI from this ideal locale.
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Listed by: Windermere Mercer Island • Petra Varney
Bought with: Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
$1,950,000
3731 79th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4beds
2,340sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
8,533 Square Feet Lot
$1,866,900 Zestimate®
$833/sqft
$5,810 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,866,900
$1.72M - $2.03M
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Remodeled kitchenFully finished daylight basementRec roomPrimary suiteUpdated bathsNewly paved drivewaySpacious fenced yard
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Listed by:
Petra Varney,
Windermere Mercer Island
Bought with:
Vidya Vadakoot, 23008132
Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2362044
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- 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: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
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(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: basement closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,340
- Total interior livable area: 2,340 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Partial, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 8,533 Square Feet
- Features: Open Lot, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5459000085
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of MI
- Water: Public, Company: City of MI
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: North End
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $833/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,751,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,575
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 268 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Sold | $1,950,000+2.6%$833/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2362044 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,900,000$812/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2362044 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000+268.9%$812/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2362044 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2010 | Sold | $515,000-12.7%$220/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #138373 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2010 | Listing removed | $590,000$252/sqft |
Source: Mercer Island LLC #7086 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $590,000-14.4%$252/sqft |
Source: Mercer Island LLC #7086 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2009 | Listing removed | $689,000$294/sqft |
Source: Cevado Technologies #29017422 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $689,000-6.8%$294/sqft |
Source: Cevado Technologies #29017422 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2008 | Listing removed | $739,000$316/sqft |
Source: Cevado Technologies #28057803 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2008 | Price change | $739,000-3.9%$316/sqft |
Source: Cevado Technologies #28057803 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2008 | Price change | $769,000-2.5%$329/sqft |
Source: Cevado Technologies #28057803 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2008 | Price change | $789,000-2.5%$337/sqft |
Source: Cevado Technologies #28057803 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2008 | Listed for sale | $809,000+31.8%$346/sqft |
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| 2/17/2006 | Sold | $614,000$262/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26008680 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,422 +17.8% | $1,751,000 +18.4% |
| 2024 | $9,698 +1.3% | $1,479,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $9,575 +0.3% | $1,389,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $9,543 +11.4% | $1,554,000 +33.7% |
| 2021 | $8,568 +4.2% | $1,162,000 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $8,224 -1.5% | $1,026,000 -2.8% |
| 2019 | $8,352 +7.4% | $1,056,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $7,780 -4% | $1,034,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $8,103 +32% | $933,000 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $6,140 | $840,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $6,140 | $761,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $6,140 | $701,000 +28.6% |
| 2013 | $6,140 | $545,000 +8.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $503,000 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $497,000 -7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $537,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $537,000 +15% |
| 2007 | -- | $467,000 +7.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $433,000 +9.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $395,000 +12.5% |
| 2001 | $3,359 0% | $351,000 +10.4% |
| 2000 | $3,360 | $318,000 |
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: 2.7 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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