Stunning westerly lake and city views from every level of this PNW mid-island classic NW contemporary. Situated on nearly 1/2 acre, this 4000~ sqft home offers exceptional fabulous, living, playing and entertaining spaces for indoor /outdoor varying lifestyles. Spacious eat-in kitchen with tongue and groove vaulted ceilings opens to a view deck, perfect for sunset dining. Dual spacious primary suites: one on main, one on upper level with office, nursery, or closet space allow for varying lifestyle, for all stages of life. Enjoy a lit pickleball court, large gathering deck, level driveway for 8 cars. Do not miss this legacy property; designed for easy living, high entertainment, outdoor fun and thoroughly modern lifestyle flexibility.
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Listed by: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty • Tammy Gwinn
Bought with: COMPASS
$3,750,000
5263 Forest Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
5beds
3,930sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.46 Acres Lot
$3,566,700 Zestimate®
$954/sqft
$7,755 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,566,700
$3.28M - $3.89M
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Large gathering deckSpacious eat-in kitchenView deckDual spacious primary suitesLit pickleball court
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Mar 17
Listed by:
Tammy Gwinn,
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty,
Diane Tien,
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Bought with:
James McCarthy, 95377
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2341689
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Other – See Remarks, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar (Unspecified)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Lower Floor
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,930
- Total interior livable area: 3,930 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, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 135 x 137 x 15 x 30 x 125 x 121
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Athletic Court, Deck
- Topography: Partial Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 2424049042
- Zoning: R15
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Northwest Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Ribbon
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1973
- Major remodel year: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Mercer Island
- Water: Public, Company: Mercer Island
- Utilities for property: Xfinity / Comcast, Comcast
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Westside
HOA
- HOA phone: 206-799-3224
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $954/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,802,000
- Annual tax amount: $22,241
- Offers reviewed: 03/17/2025
- Date on market: 5/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 328 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $3,750,000+7.2%$954/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341689 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Pending sale | $3,498,000$890/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341689 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,498,000$890/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2341689 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,776 +10% | $3,802,000 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $22,524 +1.3% | $3,439,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $22,241 +0.4% | $3,230,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $22,157 +11.4% | $3,612,000 +33.8% |
| 2021 | $19,886 +4.2% | $2,700,000 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $19,086 -7.2% | $2,384,000 -8.4% |
| 2019 | $20,572 +7.4% | $2,604,000 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $19,157 -4% | $2,549,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $19,956 +32.2% | $2,300,000 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $15,100 | $2,070,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $15,100 | $1,875,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $15,100 | $1,726,000 -2.3% |
| 2013 | $15,100 | $1,767,000 +8.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,629,000 +1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,608,000 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,734,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,734,000 +10.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,572,000 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,458,000 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,328,000 +20.4% |
| 2001 | $10,543 -0.1% | $1,103,000 +10.3% |
| 2000 | $10,552 | $1,000,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98040
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Island Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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- King County
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- 98040
- 5263 Forest Avenue SE
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