Brilliantly reimagined mid-century residence originally designed by iconic Seattle architect Fred Bassetti in 1962. A complete remodel by Chadbourne + Doss won the AIA honor award in 2011. Known as The Wood Block Residence, this home has been featured in Dwell & Pacific Northwest Magazine. Features include a large steel & glass pivot door at entry, white Caesarstone kitchen island, concrete, Milestone plaster & baths set against dark stained oak floors & cedar wood wrapped walls & ceilings. The residence embraces the work from home concept & was created w/ a main floor primary suite, office space, a large great room & main floor deck. The lower level is multifunctional, with office/media room, 2 addl bdrms, 2 ba & private outdoor courtyard.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1962
Living Area: 2,940 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Realogics Sothebys Intl Rlty
Office Phone: (206) 538-0730
Listing Agent: Moira E Holley
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Double Oven, Disposal
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Concrete, Hardwood
Interior: Bath Off Primary, Concrete, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Security System, Skylight(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar, Wired for Generator
Fireplace: Gas
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Territorial
Exterior: Cement/Concrete, Metal/Vinyl, Wood
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Attached Carport, Driveway
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Paved
Lot Size: 0.27 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: South on Island Crest Way, Right on Merimount. Left on West Mercer Way. House is on the left in the 5200 block.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,850,000
Price Per SqFt: $969/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $11,719
Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $541.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $181/SqFt more than other homes in Mercer Island, WA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: NWMLS
MLS Number: #2289224
Listing Office:
Office Name: Realogics Sothebys Intl Rlty
Office Phone: (206) 538-0730
Listing Agent: Moira E Holley
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
May 26, 2006
May 26, 2006Home Sold
$788,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2020
$11,719
$1,463,000
2018
$11,339
$1,508,000
2017
$11,814
$1,361,000
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
9
/10
Island Park Elementary School
5437 Island Crest Way
Distance between this listing and this school0.26 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
West Mercer Elementary School
4141 81st Ave SE
Distance between this listing and this school1.16 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Northwood Elementary School
4030 86th Ave SE
Distance between this listing and this school1.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Islander Middle School
8225 SE 72nd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.20 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
/10
Ridson Middle School
6928 116th Ave SE
Distance between this listing and this school2.24 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
/10
Orca K-8 School
5215 46th Ave S
Distance between this listing and this school2.24 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
10
/10
Mercer Island High School
9100 SE 42nd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.24 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
5
/10
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
6020 Rainier Ave S
Distance between this listing and this school2.32 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-10
10
/10
Newport High School
4333 Factoria Blvd SE
Distance between this listing and this school2.74 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $146,429. Residents of Mercer Island, WA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5248 W Mercer Way
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 5248 W Mercer Way property is $2,850,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 5248 W Mercer Way is a house located in Mercer Island, Washington, 98040.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 5248 W Mercer Way is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $11,719 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on May 26, 2006 for $788,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 5248 W Mercer Way has 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 5248 W Mercer Way is 2,940 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 5248 W Mercer Way is 1962.
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This home is located at 5248 W Mercer Way in Mercer Island, WA and zip code 98040 in the Parkwest neighborhood. This 2,940 square foot home, which was built in 1962, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,850,000.
While more than 11 listings in Mercer Island, WA in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 6 listings sold at asking price, and more than 16 were sold below. Between September 2024 and October 2024, Mercer Island, WA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 10.2%. Listings spent 35 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $2,308,333 during the same period.
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