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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • Jimmy M. Pliego
Price cut: $100K (9/23)
$1,699,500
8526 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
8,999 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$856/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lake view homePrivate tree-lined settingNewer hardi plank sidingVaulted ceilingsOpen-concept living space
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Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2481211
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Den office
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Dining Room, Loft
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,986
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Loft, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Lake, Mountain(s), Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 8,999 Square Feet
- Features: Secluded, Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Rooftop Deck
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0736100040
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Multi Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1977
- Major remodel year: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Mercer Island
- Water: Public, Company: Mercer Island
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South End
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $856/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,355,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,935
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Price change | $1,699,500-5.6%$856/sqft |
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| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $1,799,500-4%$906/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $1,875,000-1.3%$944/sqft |
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| 5/31/2026 | Price change | $1,900,000-2.6%$957/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $1,950,000-2.5%$982/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000+2224%$1,007/sqft |
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| 12/3/2002 | Sold | $86,015-80.6%$43/sqft |
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| 4/3/2002 | Sold | $444,000+63.5%$224/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #22010652 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/1996 | Sold | $271,500$137/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,844 -0.4% | $1,355,000 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $8,880 -0.6% | $1,354,000 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $8,935 +0.3% | $1,296,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $8,906 +11.4% | $1,450,000 +33.8% |
| 2021 | $7,994 +1.8% | $1,084,000 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $7,856 +3.2% | $980,000 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $7,610 +7.4% | $962,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $7,089 -4% | $942,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $7,383 +32.1% | $850,000 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $5,590 | $765,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $5,590 | $693,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $5,590 | $638,000 +37.5% |
| 2013 | $5,590 | $464,000 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $428,000 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $423,000 -7.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $456,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $456,000 -12.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $521,000 +7.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $483,000 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $440,000 +16.4% |
| 2001 | $3,617 +13% | $378,000 +24.8% |
| 2000 | $3,201 | $303,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98040
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lakeridge 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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