Unsurpassed elegance awaits on the shores of Lake Washington. Located down a quiet lane in a secluded woodland setting, this home exemplifies NW elegance, w/ 180± feet of waterfront & west-facing water & mountain views. Chefs will relish in the French Country style kitchen. The main floor primary suite w/ water views & 5-piece bath is a relaxing oasis. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms, office, media room & game room. Outdoor entertaining awaits w/ deck, fireplace, lawn & private dock. A 2-bedroom guest house for visitors w/ 1-car garage, .75 bath, washer/dryer, kitchen + living room & patio. 1,589sq ft. The private gated entry, long wooded driveway w/ circular court, & breathtaking views, this waterfront estate is the ultimate luxury living.
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Listed by: COMPASS • Bob Bennion
Bought with: Windermere RE Greenwood
$15,150,000
5045 Forest Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3beds
4,540sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
4.09 Acres Lot
$13,677,200 Zestimate®
$3,337/sqft
$8,498 Estimated rent
Home value
$13,677,200
$12.31M - $15.18M
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Listed by:
Bob Bennion,
COMPASS,
Mary P. Snyder,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Junior Torres, 100407
Windermere RE Greenwood
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2247101
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Den office
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwashers_, Double Oven, Dryer(s), GarbageDisposal_, Microwaves_, Refrigerators_, SeeRemarks_, StovesRanges_, Trash Compactor, Washer(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Storage Under House
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Stone, Travertine, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,540
- Total interior livable area: 4,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Security System, SMART Wired, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Wired for Generator, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Lake, See Remarks
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Bank-Low
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 180 +/-
Lot
- Size: 4.09 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Open Lot, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Dock, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Gated Entry, Green House, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Irrigation, Outbuildings, Patio, Shop, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2424049035
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2014
- Major remodel year: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Mercer Island
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,337/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,427,000
- Annual tax amount: $49,179
- Date on market: 6/4/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 778 days
- Inclusions: Dishwashers, DoubleOven, Dryers, GarbageDisposal, Microwaves, Refrigerators, SeeRemarks, StovesRanges, TrashCompactor, Washers
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2024 | Sold | $15,150,000+8.6%$3,337/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2247101 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2021 | Sold | $13,950,000$3,073/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1726140 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2021 | Pending sale | $13,950,000$3,073/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #1726140 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $13,950,000+279.6%$3,073/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #1726140 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2012 | Sold | $3,675,000-22.6%$809/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #327023 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2012 | Price change | $4,750,000-5%$1,046/sqft |
Source: Ewing and Clark #327023 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2011 | Listed for sale | $4,999,000$1,101/sqft |
Source: Ewing and Clark #209485 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,422 +1.6% | $8,201,382 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $52,591 +1.5% | $8,033,517 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $51,833 +5.4% | $7,531,152 -6.1% |
| 2022 | $49,179 +16% | $8,020,652 +39.3% |
| 2021 | $42,398 -14.4% | $5,759,062 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $49,552 +7.5% | $6,275,231 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $46,104 -9.9% | $6,137,320 -26.3% |
| 2017 | $51,190 +272.2% | $8,324,000 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $13,753 | $7,616,000 +83% |
| 2015 | $13,753 | $4,161,000 +59.7% |
| 2014 | $13,753 | $2,606,000 +81.2% |
| 2013 | $13,753 +44.9% | $1,438,000 +59.9% |
| 2000 | $9,493 | $899,536 |
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Neighborhood: 98040
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