About this home

Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac in the coveted mid-island neighborhood of Island Glen, this updated two-story combines an ideal location with a floor plan made for everyday living. Four bedrooms are upstairs, with an additional main-level bedroom and adjacent bath that's perfect for guests, working from home, or flexible living needs. The formal living room is warm and inviting, with a fireplace and French doors that open to the backyard. In the dining room, a striking tree trunk framed by walls of windows creates a one-of-a-kind focal point that brings the outdoors in. At the heart of the home, a chef's kitchen with a marble island and Viking appliances opens to a bright family room with vaulted ceilings and skylights. A second set of French doors lead to the patio and flat, fenced-in backyard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining, play, and gatherings. All bathrooms tastefully updated with custom tile, marble, and designer fixtures. A spacious rec room with custom built-ins offers exceptional versatility for media, work, or play, along with abundant storage. Thoughtful updates include central A/C along with new attic and crawlspace insulation and newer windows for enhanced energy efficiency. Ideally located within walking distance to Pioneer Park, Southend shopping, and top-rated Mercer Island schools. Pre-inspected, move-in ready, and now offered at an exceptional new value for this location and level of updates.

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COMPASS Bellevue

Property details

Price: $2,498,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Interior: 3,480 sqft
Price / sqft: $718
Year built: 1969
Lot size: 9,422 sqft
Type: Single Family
Days on market: 37
Est. property tax: $23,231/yr · $1,936/mo · 0.93% WA avg
Last sold: $1,160,000 · Jun 2012

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($499,600)

Interest rate6.75%

Principal & Interest$12,962

Property Tax$2,290

Insurance$150

Total$15,401/mo

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Price history

▼ 3.8%Most recent change on 2026-05-07: $2,598,000 → $2,498,000.

$136K · Aug 78$2.50M · May 26

May 7, 2026$2,498,000Price change
Apr 22, 2026$2,598,000Initial list price
Aug 1, 2023$6,500Price change
Jun 14, 2012$1,160,000Sold
May 15, 2012$1,150,000Price change
May 12, 2012$1,150,000Initial list price
Aug 21, 1981$195,000Sold
Aug 2, 1978$136,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Mercer Island, WA, in the Seattle area. Browse more Mercer Island listings on the Mercer Island market page or explore the full Mercer Island market report.

About Mercer Island: Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on an island of the same name in the southern portion of Lake Washington. Mercer Island is in the Seattle metropolitan area, connected to the mainland on both sides by bridges carrying Interstate 90 and Link light rail, with the city of Seattle to the west and the city of Bellevue to the east. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 54°F with 190 dry days per year and 48.3 inches of annual rainfall.

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Neighborhood (zip 98040)

Median age is 45.3; 38% hold a bachelor's degree; 68% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $190,985.

Median income: $190,985
Median age: 45.3
Owner-occupied: 68.0%
Bachelor's degree: 38.2%
Census median home value: $1,683,600

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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8255 SE 59th St, Mercer Island, WA