Experience the pinnacle of Mercer Island living in this charming 3-bedroom 3-bathroom mid-century retreat, boasting stunning, serene views of Lake Washington. Flooded with natural light through expansive windows, the open-concept living space features vaulted ceilings and seamlessly connects to a spacious deck perfect for entertaining. Tucked away in a private, tree-lined setting, this home offers immediate move-in comfort with unprecedented upside potential. Contractor plans are already prepared and on-site for a seamless full-bathroom addition, allowing you to instantly build massive equity in a multi-million dollar neighborhood. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a lake and mountain view home in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most prestigious communities. The highly coveted Mercer Island Beach Club just blocks away for summer fun and social events. Home features a chef's kitchen with only the best appliances; Rudd cabinetry accented w/beautiful granite counters. Rare petrified hardwood flooring throughout the entire home adds beautiful wood character. New bathrooms with Italian designed tile and contemporary fixtures. Major components feature a $300,000 engineered driveway, new 50yr presidential composition roof, two newer Lennox air conditioning units, newer hardi plank siding. SELLERS OFFERING BUYER BONUS TOWARDS: NEW DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM & LAUNDRY AREA IN PRIMARY BEDROOM OR DIRECT BUYERS BONUS TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS OR BUY DOWN INTEREST RATES. CLOSING WITHIN 45 DAYS.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • Jimmy M. Pliego
Price cut: $25K (7/17)
$1,875,000
8526 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
8,999 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$944/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private tree-lined settingNewer hardi plank sidingVaulted ceilingsOpen-concept living space
- 182 days |
- 967 |
- 37 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jimmy M. Pliego,
John L. Scott, Inc.
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: $944/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,355,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,935
- Date on market: 2/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 183 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $1,875,000-1.3%$944/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2481211 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2026 | Price change | $1,900,000-2.6%$957/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2481211 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $1,950,000-2.5%$982/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2481211 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000+2224%$1,007/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2481211 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2002 | Sold | $86,015-80.6%$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
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
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lakeridge Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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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