Sold1004d on market
3440 72nd Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA, 98040 • 98040 • King County
$1,725,000
$734/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,350Sqft
0.14 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Lake Views
Lake
Cape Cod Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
First Hill
98040
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Laminate Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Double Pane/Storm Window · French Doors · Fireplace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
See Remarks · Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Upper Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Attached Garage
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
10 views
People checking out this listing
1004 days on market
Established listing
$734/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Welcome to your private oasis on Mercer Island! This western Lake Washington view home has a charming cottage-like feel and stunning views from the open great room and updated rooftop deck. The warm wood burning fireplaces offer cozy moments of warmth. With 3+ bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, and a 4th bedroom/den, there's ample space for relaxation and flexibility. The low maintenance yard is a dream and there is a wonderful, heated playhouse in the yard. Enjoy lovely front and back decks for outdoor living and an amazing roof top deck with incredible views. Just minutes from city amenities, this secluded retreat offers the best of both worlds. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own your own piece of paradise!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights stunning views, amazing roof top deck, and low maintenance yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$10,741/month
Principal & Interest$8,441
Property Tax$1,725
Insurance$575
Down payment20% ($345,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,380,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
ConditionVery Good
Year built1953
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition,Torch Down
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces2
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98040
Annual tax$9,076
Parcel1300301590
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Dryer
GarbageDisposal_
Microwave_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: gas
Water Heater Location: garage
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplace
See Remarks
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Upper Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Laminate Hardwood
Wall to Wall Carpet
Double Pane/Storm Window
French Doors
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Outbuildings
Rooftop Deck
Views
Lake
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBedroom
MainBathroom Full
SecondBathroom Full
MainDen Office
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1004
Est. value$1,880,000
Est. rent$4,995/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$734
On marketJun 2, 2023
PostedMay 16, 2023
Last sold$1,725,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 7, 2023
Tour days6
Views10
How are the schools in Mercer Island?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Mercer Island, WA, 98040
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 7, 2023Sold$1,725,000$734NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2023Pending Sale$1,799,950$766NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 15, 2023Price Change$1,799,950$766NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 2, 2023Price Change$1,850,000$787NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 16, 2023Listed For Sale$1,898,000$808NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 10, 2018Listing Removed$1,195,000$509Coldwell Banker Bain
Jul 10, 2018Listed For Sale$1,195,000$509Coldwell Banker Bain
Jul 5, 2018Sold$1,456,000$620NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 17, 2018Pending Sale$1,195,000$509Coldwell Banker Bain
May 9, 2018Listed For Sale$1,195,000$509Coldwell Banker Bain
Sep 14, 2011Sold$675,000$287NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 14, 2011Pending Sale$699,000$297John L Scott Real Estate
Aug 1, 2011Price Change$699,000$297John L Scott Real Estate
Feb 25, 2011Listed For Sale$759,000$323Vicaso
Nov 6, 2010Listing Removed$759,000$323John L Scott Real Estate
Jun 26, 2010Price Change$759,000$323John L Scott Real Estate
Apr 30, 2010Price Change$799,000$340John L Scott Real Estate
Mar 14, 2010Listed For Sale$825,000$351John L Scott Real Estate
Sold$1,725,000
Jul 7, 2023•$734/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,799,950
Jun 21, 2023•$766/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,799,950
Jun 15, 2023•$766/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,850,000
Jun 2, 2023•$787/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,898,000
May 16, 2023•$808/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,195,000
Jul 10, 2018•$509/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Listed For Sale$1,195,000
Jul 10, 2018•$509/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Sold$1,456,000
Jul 5, 2018•$620/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,195,000
May 17, 2018•$509/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Listed For Sale$1,195,000
May 9, 2018•$509/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Sold$675,000
Sep 14, 2011•$287/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$699,000
Aug 14, 2011•$297/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$699,000
Aug 1, 2011•$297/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$759,000
Feb 25, 2011•$323/sqft•Vicaso
Listing Removed$759,000
Nov 6, 2010•$323/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$759,000
Jun 26, 2010•$323/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$799,000
Apr 30, 2010•$340/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$825,000
Mar 14, 2010•$351/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$10,548$1,609,000
Apr 7, 2023$10,414$1,511,000
Apr 7, 2022$10,377$1,690,000
Apr 7, 2021$9,076$1,231,000
Apr 7, 2020$8,712$1,087,000
Apr 7, 2019$8,976$1,135,000
Apr 7, 2018$8,358$1,111,000
Apr 7, 2017$8,710$1,003,000
Apr 7, 2016$6,595$903,000
Apr 7, 2015$6,595$818,000
Apr 7, 2014$6,595$753,000
Apr 7, 2013$6,595$602,000
Apr 7, 2012—$555,000
Apr 7, 2011—$548,000
Apr 7, 2010—$591,000
Apr 7, 2009—$591,000
Apr 7, 2007—$559,000
Apr 7, 2006—$519,000
Apr 7, 2005—$473,000
Apr 7, 2001$3,521$368,000
Apr 7, 2000$3,307$313,000
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Local context around this listing
Mercer Island, WA • King County
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
98040
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