Experience the inviting warmth of an East Coast aesthetic paired with the flair of Northwest Contemporary in this enchanting Mercer Island home. Nestled in a tranquil, wooded setting with a bubbling year-round creek, the dramatic shingled exterior welcomes you inside, where 14-foot ceilings and walls of windows bathe every room in natural light. Three sets of doors lead to a level play area and spacious deck, perfect for entertaining. The chef’s kitchen and flexible floor plan accommodate remote workstations, a grand piano, arts-and-crafts areas, and cozy nooks for quiet retreats. Upstairs, discover two bedrooms plus a primary suite with a remodeled bath—all just minutes from both the north and south ends of the Island. Tons of storage!
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • Lori Holden Scott
Bought with: Redfin
$1,950,000
5252 Forest Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4beds
2,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.39 Acres Lot
$2,149,300 Zestimate®
$657/sqft
$7,006 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,149,300
$1.96M - $2.39M
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Tranquil wooded settingWalls of windowsCozy nooksLevel play areaFlexible floor planSpacious deckArts-and-crafts areas
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Listed by:
Lori Holden Scott,
John L. Scott, Inc.,
Connor Holden,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Bought with:
Sobia Chaudhry, 118738
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2341680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,970
- Total interior livable area: 2,970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1410300090
- 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: 1969
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
- Subdivision: Mid Island
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $657/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,906,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,370
- Date on market: 6/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 286 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2025 | Sold | $1,950,000-2.3%$657/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341680 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2025 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$672/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341680 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+20.9%$672/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341680 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2022 | Sold | $1,650,000-8.3%$556/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1933916 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2022 | Pending sale | $1,799,999$606/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1933916 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,799,999+700%$606/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1933916 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/1994 | Sold | $225,000$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,431 +10% | $1,906,000 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $11,301 -0.6% | $1,724,000 -8.2% |
| 2023 | $11,371 -11.7% | $1,877,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $12,884 +18.3% | $2,099,000 +42% |
| 2021 | $10,894 -0.2% | $1,478,000 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $10,919 +5.8% | $1,363,000 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $10,318 +7.3% | $1,305,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $9,612 -4% | $1,278,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $10,010 +32% | $1,153,000 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $7,583 | $1,038,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $7,583 | $940,000 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $7,583 | $866,000 +17.5% |
| 2013 | $7,583 | $737,000 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $680,000 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $672,000 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $725,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $725,000 +13.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $640,000 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $594,000 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $541,000 +18.1% |
| 2001 | $4,381 0% | $458,000 +10.4% |
| 2000 | $4,383 | $415,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98040
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Island Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Island Park 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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