This home truly has it all: stunning west-facing views of the city, lake, and mountains; thoughtful custom features, and a cul-de-sac location in a coveted neighborhood! Savor sunsets through floor-to-ceiling windows on main floor and upstairs. Seamless indoor-outdoor living: kitchen & family room opens onto back deck w/ gas firepit and hot tub. 5 BR/5 BA in the main home plus 2 BR/1 BA attached ADU. $2.4M remodel in 2013 created a stunning mix of formal & informal spaces incl. rec room w/ high-end theater, exercise space, 2 offices, screened porch, and a one-of-a-kind library with hidden compartments - see video! Professional low-maintenance, low-water landscaping. Pre-inspected. Short walk to shopping, schools and parks - welcome home!
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Listed by: COMPASS • Jennifer Flood
Bought with: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
$4,755,000
8240 SE 59th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
9beds
6,460sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.42 Acres Lot
$4,930,200 Zestimate®
$736/sqft
$6,103 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,930,200
$4.49M - $5.47M
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 18
Listed by:
Jennifer Flood,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Peter Neu, 135013
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2247670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer(s), Washer(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Natural Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage and Basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Central Vacuum, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,460
- Total interior livable area: 6,460 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: RV Parking, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Hot Tub/Spa, Security System, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Wired for Generator, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Lake, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Irrigation, Patio, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 2, ADU Baths: 1
- Parcel number: 3622900070
- Zoning description: R15,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1969
- Major remodel year: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Mercer Island
- Water: Public, Company: City of Mercer Island
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Mid Island
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $736/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,501,000
- Annual tax amount: $26,074
- Offers reviewed: 06/18/2024
- Date on market: 7/20/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 615 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwashers, DoubleOven, Dryers, GarbageDisposal, Microwaves, Refrigerators, StovesRanges, Washers
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/12/2024 | Sold | $4,755,000+5.7%$736/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2247670 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2024 | Pending sale | $4,500,000$697/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2247670 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000+143.2%$697/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2247670 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2012 | Sold | $1,850,000-7.4%$286/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #384906 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2012 | Pending sale | $1,998,000$309/sqft |
Source: Bellevue #384906 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,998,000-11.5%$309/sqft |
Source: Bellevue #384906 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2011 | Listing removed | $2,258,000$350/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates #232126 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2011 | Listed for sale | $2,258,000+20.7%$350/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates #232126 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2006 | Sold | $1,870,000+167.2%$289/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26085274 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/1996 | Sold | $699,900$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,327 +10% | $4,501,000 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $26,659 +2.2% | $4,071,000 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $26,093 +0.4% | $3,790,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $26,000 +14.3% | $4,239,000 +37.3% |
| 2021 | $22,741 +4.2% | $3,088,000 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $21,830 -13.6% | $2,727,000 -14.7% |
| 2019 | $25,252 +7.4% | $3,197,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $23,520 -4% | $3,130,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $24,499 +46.6% | $2,824,000 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $16,713 | $2,542,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $16,713 | $2,302,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $16,713 | $2,119,000 +41.8% |
| 2013 | $16,713 | $1,494,000 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,378,000 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,361,000 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,426,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,426,000 +1.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,411,000 +7.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,308,000 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,191,000 +18% |
| 2001 | $9,645 +4.9% | $1,009,000 +15.8% |
| 2000 | $9,192 | $871,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98040
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Island Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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