Renowned Pacific NW Architect Reid A. Morgan’s own home, lovingly built in 1965 offered for sale for the first time. The design of this home launched Morgan’s esteemed, storied career. Originally thought of as Pacific Northwest Contemporary, his design aesthetic is now broadly considered Mid-Century Modern. As a 10-time AIA Award winning architect, this home as well as three other Mercer Island home designs earned the AIA Seattle Times Home of the Month award, one of which was featured in House Beautiful Magazine. Many beloved Mercer Island homes bear the same architectural namesake. Let the thoughtfully designed, vaulted covered walkway and private patio welcome you to its secluded inner sanctum of spacious comfort, unmistakable quality, & timeless design. Period details include exposed wood beams, commanding fireplaces, clean visual lines, and an effortless indoor-outdoor flow. One-level living if desired, with all bedrooms, laundry, and expansive deck on the main floor, plus additional family room with a fireplace + rec room/den on the lower level. Enjoy peace of mind with a recently replaced roof, carpet, kitchen appliances, interior/exterior paint, & well-maintained systems. This home is ready for the next generation of homeowner. Highly desired North End setting just steps from Homestead Field and Tennis Courts, close to town & light rail station. Convenient to both Bellevue & Seattle commuting. Top-ranked Mercer Island schools, with elementary school just blocks away.
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Listed by: Windermere RE North, Inc. • Michelle Van Tassell
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate/East
$2,315,000
3853 81st Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3beds
3,574sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.27 Acres Lot
$2,314,400 Zestimate®
$648/sqft
$4,334 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,314,400
$2.15M - $2.50M
$4,334/mo
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Commanding fireplacesExposed wood beamsPrivate patioVaulted covered walkwayClean visual linesRecently replaced roofEffortless indoor-outdoor flow
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 30
Listed by:
Michelle Van Tassell,
Windermere RE North, Inc.,
Katrina Swanson,
Windermere RE North, Inc.
Bought with:
Curtis Brown, 77406
Windermere Real Estate/East
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2544219
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
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: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Lower Level Utility Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,574
- Total interior livable area: 3,574 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Paved, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 4458200070
- Special conditions: Standard
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, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1965
- Major remodel year: 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, Fiber To The House
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: North End
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $648/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,891,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,334
- Offers reviewed: 06/30/2026
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Sold | $2,315,000+7.7%$648/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Pending sale | $2,150,000$602/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000$602/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2544219 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listing removed | $5,000$1/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $5,000-16.6%$1/sqft |
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| 7/20/2025 | Price change | $5,995-7.8%$2/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,500$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,334 +10% | $1,891,000 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $11,216 +1.3% | $1,711,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $11,075 +0.3% | $1,607,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $11,039 +11.4% | $1,798,000 +33.8% |
| 2021 | $9,908 +4.2% | $1,344,000 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $9,512 -2% | $1,187,000 -3.3% |
| 2019 | $9,702 +7.4% | $1,227,000 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $9,034 -4% | $1,201,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $9,412 +32% | $1,084,000 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $7,128 | $976,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $7,128 | $884,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $7,128 | $814,000 +26.4% |
| 2013 | $7,128 | $644,000 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $594,000 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $587,000 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $633,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $633,000 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $598,000 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $555,000 +9.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $506,000 +7% |
| 2001 | $4,524 -0.1% | $473,000 +10.3% |
| 2000 | $4,530 | $429,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98040
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West Mercer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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