Sold935d on market
3062 70th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA, 98040 • 98040 • King County
$1,950,000
$679/sqft
3Beds
4Baths
2,870Sqft
0.14 acLot
1944Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
City · Lake · Territorial
Traditional Style
Built 1944 · 82 years of history
First Hill
98040
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Gas · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Attached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 935 days ago · 16 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
16 views
People checking out this listing
935 days on market
Established listing
$679/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 40% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1944
Savor sweeping, west-facing views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline & Olympics from nearly every room of this First Hill gem. Its open living & dining areas beckon you to gather or relax and watch sunsets sparkle over the water. Prep meals alongside more views in the bright kitchen with slab granite surfaces & breakfast nook. At the end of the day, your primary suite is a true retreat with its soaring ceiling, huge walk-in closet, en-suite bath, & private lake view deck. Three more bedrooms plus a huge lower-level rec room & den offer ultimate flex space. Beautiful front yard & colorful gardens, too! In the back you will find a large deck/patio and raised garden area.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private lake view deck, breakfast nook, and en-suite bath as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$12,142/month
Principal & Interest$9,542
Property Tax$1,950
Insurance$650
Down payment20% ($390,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,560,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1944
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
ConditionVery Good
Year built1944
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Mercer Island / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Mercer Island
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces2
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98040
Annual tax$9,643
Parcel2174501225
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Dryer
GarbageDisposal_
Microwave_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Garage
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Wall to Wall Carpet
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Paved
Deck
Gas Available
Patio
Views
City
Lake
Territorial
Utilities
Comcast
Comcast
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: None
Room details
14 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
LowerBathroom Three Quarter
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market935
Est. value$2,196,100
Est. rent$6,318/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$679
On marketSep 13, 2023
PostedAug 9, 2023
Last sold$1,950,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 15, 2023
Tour days6
Views16
How are the schools in Mercer Island?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Mercer Island, WA, 98040
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 15, 2023Sold$1,950,000$679NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 11, 2023Pending Sale$1,950,000$679NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 9, 2023Listed For Sale$1,950,000$679NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 8, 1994Sold$290,000$101Public Record
Sold$1,950,000
Sep 15, 2023•$679/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,950,000
Aug 11, 2023•$679/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,950,000
Aug 9, 2023•$679/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$290,000
Aug 8, 1994•$101/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$10,915$1,665,000
Apr 8, 2023$10,779$1,564,000
Apr 8, 2022$10,745$1,750,000
Apr 8, 2021$9,643$1,308,000
Apr 8, 2020$9,256$1,155,000
Apr 8, 2019$9,718$1,229,000
Apr 8, 2018$9,049$1,203,000
Apr 8, 2017$9,429$1,086,000
Apr 8, 2016$7,145$978,000
Apr 8, 2015$7,145$886,000
Apr 8, 2014$7,145$816,000
Apr 8, 2013$7,145$639,000
Apr 8, 2012—$590,000
Apr 8, 2011—$583,000
Apr 8, 2010—$629,000
Apr 8, 2009—$629,000
Apr 8, 2007—$556,000
Apr 8, 2006—$516,000
Apr 8, 2005—$470,000
Apr 8, 2001$4,696$491,000
Apr 8, 2000$4,646$440,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Mercer Island, WA • King County
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
98040
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