Peek lake views & beautiful sunsets from this open & spacious NW home. Walls of windows let in the light & surrounding nature. Formal liv/din rms w/soaring ceilings. Open kit/fam rms w/access to the util rm from the garage & backyd. Wrap-around Trex deck & glass railings extend the feeling of nature all around you. The main flr includes an elegant entry, library, 1/2 bath, & big pantry (wine cellar/toys). The upper flr features a private primary wing w/5-piece bthrm (soaking tub, dual sinks, heated flr), 2 lrg walk-in closets & sitting area, 2 add'l bdrms, full bth & a second staircase to the main flr & basement. LL features a rec rm & office space w/private entry. 2-car garage + carport w/covered entry. A home w/warmth & character.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain • Pam Richmond
Bought with: COMPASS
$2,200,000
4888 Forest Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3beds
3,470sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
0.45 Acres Lot
$2,465,500 Zestimate®
$634/sqft
$6,730 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,465,500
$2.29M - $2.66M
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Beautiful sunsetsSitting areaPrivate primary wingGlass railingsBig pantrySoaking tubDual sinks
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Listed by:
Pam Richmond,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with:
Kristine Redford, 113808
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2201077
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Other – See Remarks, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Double Oven, GarbageDisposal_, Microwave_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Washer, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Loft
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,470
- Total interior livable area: 3,470 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Loft, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, See Remarks
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: PartialSlope,Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2574900070
- Zoning description: R15,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Northwest Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Mercer Island
- Water: Public, Company: City of Mercer Island
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Westside
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $634/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,432,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,831
- Date on market: 3/18/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 739 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, DoubleOven, GarbageDisposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Washer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2024 | Sold | $2,200,000+0.2%$634/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2201077 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2024 | Pending sale | $2,195,000$633/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2201077 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000+96%$633/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2201077 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2014 | Sold | $1,120,000-2.5%$323/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #540544 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2014 | Pending sale | $1,149,000$331/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #540544 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2014 | Price change | $1,149,000-4.1%$331/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #540544 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2013 | Price change | $1,197,500-2.2%$345/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #540544 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,225,000$353/sqft |
Source: John L. Scott Real Estate Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,856 +1.7% | $2,432,000 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $15,594 +1.3% | $2,380,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $15,395 -8.5% | $2,235,000 -18.5% |
| 2022 | $16,831 +11.4% | $2,743,000 +33.8% |
| 2021 | $15,103 +4.2% | $2,050,000 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $14,495 +12.5% | $1,810,000 +11% |
| 2019 | $12,883 +7.4% | $1,630,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $12,000 -4% | $1,596,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $12,499 +27.5% | $1,440,000 +9.1% |
| 2016 | $9,803 | $1,320,000 +8.6% |
| 2015 | $9,803 -12.3% | $1,216,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $11,184 | $1,120,000 +10.1% |
| 2013 | $11,184 | $1,017,000 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $938,000 +1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $926,000 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $999,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $999,000 +8.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $923,000 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $856,000 +9.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $780,000 +21.7% |
| 2001 | $6,129 -0.1% | $641,000 +10.3% |
| 2000 | $6,133 | $581,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98040
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Island Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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