Sold178d on market
3712 79th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA, 98040 • 98040 • King County
$1,650,000
$782/sqft
5Beds
3Baths
2,110Sqft
0.25 acLot
1965Built
Property DNA
Mercerdale
98040
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Skylight(s) · Water Heater · Wet Bar
2 Fireplaces
Gas · See Remarks · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage · RV Parking
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 178 days ago · 20 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
178 days on market
Established listing
$782/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% 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 1965
This classic 1965 home is situated on a beautiful, large, private lot (~11,000 sf). Relax in the quiet backyard on the large deck. Garden in the planter boxes and enjoy mature landscaping and fruit from many types of fruit trees. Both the living room and family room have cozy seating areas with fireplaces, and the spacious family room also has room for a game/hobby area, a wet bar and built-in shelves for books, games and decor. Hardwoods on the main level & new carpet in family room. In addition to the 2-car garage, there is parking for more cars in the driveway and for a boat on the side of the house. Easy access to transit center and I-90. Walkable to Mercerdale Park, downtown shops, Sunday Farmer's Market and West Mercer Elementary!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fruit trees, quiet backyard, and mature landscaping as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$10,274/month
Principal & Interest$8,074
Property Tax$1,650
Insurance$550
Down payment20% ($330,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,320,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1965
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot10,855 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1965
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Mercer Island / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Mercer Island
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces2
Lot10,855 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98040
ZoningR9.6
Annual tax$9,560
Parcel5459000310
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: gas
Water Heater Location: basement hallway
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Slate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Baseboard
Forced Air
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
See Remarks
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Skylight(s)
Water Heater
Wet Bar
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
RV Parking
Utilities
Comcast
Comcast
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBedroom
LowerBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market178
Est. value$1,675,500
Est. rent$6,892/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$782
On marketNov 1, 2025
PostedSep 10, 2025
Last sold$1,650,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedNov 10, 2025
Tour days6
Views20
How are the schools in Mercer Island?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Mercer Island, WA, 98040
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 10, 2025Sold$1,650,000$782NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 19, 2025Pending Sale$1,650,000$782NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 10, 2025Listed For Sale$1,650,000$782NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,650,000
Oct 10, 2025•$782/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,650,000
Sep 19, 2025•$782/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,650,000
Sep 10, 2025•$782/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$9,560$1,458,000
Apr 7, 2023$9,444$1,370,000
Apr 7, 2022$9,415$1,533,000
Apr 7, 2021$8,451$1,146,000
Apr 7, 2020$8,112$1,012,000
Apr 7, 2019$8,108$1,025,000
Apr 7, 2018$7,554$1,004,000
Apr 7, 2017$7,868$906,000
Apr 7, 2016$5,965$816,000
Apr 7, 2015$5,965$739,000
Apr 7, 2014$5,965$681,000
Apr 7, 2013$5,965$542,000
Apr 7, 2012—$500,000
Apr 7, 2011—$494,000
Apr 7, 2010—$534,000
Apr 7, 2009—$534,000
Apr 7, 2007—$567,000
Apr 7, 2006—$526,000
Apr 7, 2005—$479,000
Apr 7, 2001$3,588$375,000
Apr 7, 2000$3,592$340,000
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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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