Listed by Windermere Mercer Island, Bought with Paar Development LLC
$2,485,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2014

4609 Forest Ave SE Mercer Island, WA 98040

Forest Avenue Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,403 Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$730 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

63 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2018

Magical updated Brick Tudor home & surrounding .55 acre, street-to-wft parcel w/sweeping lake, mtn & city views from MI’s coveted Gold Coast. Private approach allows only a glimpse of the gabled slate-tile roof as you pass a Tudor-style guest cottage & meander thru the enchanting garden to a storybook entry. Stained/leaded-glass windows & arched wood door w/iron hardware, classic hardwoods, coved ceilings, library/music rm & spacious master suite w/panoramic views. A truly unique property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Schoonmaker

Windermere Mercer Island License #11207 Listed on: 05/06/2014

Windermere Mercer Island

Co-Listed By

Peni Schwartz

Windermere RE Mercer Island

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Paar

Paar Development LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM626799

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,944

Year Built

1931

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Condition: Remodeled
  • Sq Ft Finished: 3403
  • Form 17: Provided
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1931

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Features: 2nd Kitchen, Bath Off Master, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Walk-in Closet
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Water Heater Location: Ext/S Side-Gas

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Exterior: Brick, Cement/Concrete, Stucco
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Roof: Tile
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Dock, Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio
  • View: City, Lake, Mountain
  • Waterfront: High Bank, Low Bank, Bulkhead, Lake, Tideland Rights
  • Waterfront Frontage: 41
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Mercer Island
  • Water Company: City of Mercer Island
  • Water Source: Public, Lake

Schools

  • School District: MIS
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Isler Mid
  • High School: Mercer Isl High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 1, 2018
Closed on
May 30, 2018
Sold by
Lovejoy Stephen E and Lovejoy Karin L
Bought by
Ebsworth Rebbeca Lunne and Squeak Trust
Seller's Agent
Randi Weidner
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Sam Cunningham
COMPASS
List Price
$4,000,000
Sold Price
$3,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-10%
Current Estimated Value
$4,933,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,333,150
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.52%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2014
Closed on
Nov 11, 2014
Sold by
Huggins Charles Neale and Huggins Patricia A
Bought by
Lovejoy Stephen E and Lovejoy Karin L
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Schoonmaker
Windermere Mercer Island
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Paar
Paar Development LLC
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-0.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,739,500
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2008
Sold by
Huggins Patricia A
Bought by
Huggins Charles Neale

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,900,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2007
Sold by
Huggins Charles Neale
Bought by
Huggins Charles Neale and Huggins Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,250,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2004
Sold by
Huggins Patricia A
Bought by
Huggins Charles Neale

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,426,194
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1995
Sold by
Page Jay
Bought by
Piper John T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,100
Interest Rate
8.81%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,600,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $2,485,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- First American
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Transnation Ti
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American
Warranty Deed $805,100 Transamerica Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $741,750 New Conventional
Closed $741,750 New Conventional
Closed $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $879,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,194,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,739,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $2,900,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,426,194 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $525,100 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2018 06/05/18 Sold $3,600,000 -5.3% $963 / Sq Ft
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2018 03/31/18 Price Changed $3,800,000 -5.0% $1,016 / Sq Ft
01/01/2018 01/01/18 For Sale $4,000,000 +61.0% $1,070 / Sq Ft
11/20/2014 11/20/14 Sold $2,485,000 -0.6% $730 / Sq Ft
07/09/2014 07/09/14 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2014 05/06/14 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $735 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $29,944 $4,573,000 $1,764,000 $2,809,000
2023 $29,568 $4,295,000 $1,665,000 $2,630,000
2022 $26,443 $4,804,000 $1,874,000 $2,930,000
2021 $25,381 $3,591,000 $1,543,000 $2,048,000
2020 $37,353 $3,171,000 $1,470,000 $1,701,000
2018 $38,615 $4,630,000 $1,752,000 $2,878,000
2017 $33,149 $4,452,000 $1,685,000 $2,767,000
2016 $16,810 $4,074,000 $1,541,000 $2,533,000
2015 $14,899 $2,011,000 $1,395,000 $616,000
2014 -- $1,703,000 $1,290,000 $413,000
2013 -- $1,452,000 $1,451,000 $1,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randi Weidner

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Randi Weidner

    Avenue Properties

    (425) 985-9950

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Randi Weidner
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  • Tere Foster

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Tere Foster

    COMPASS

    (425) 637-8373

    3 in this area

    407 Total Sales

    Tere Foster
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  • Sam Cunningham

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Sam Cunningham

    COMPASS

    (206) 227-7849

    1 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Sam Cunningham
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  • Cynthia Schoonmaker

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Cynthia Schoonmaker

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 683-2725

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Cynthia Schoonmaker
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  • P

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Peni Schwartz

    Windermere RE Mercer Island

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Joseph Paar

    Paar Development LLC

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM626799

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 132404-9015

Washington King County Mercer Island 98040 Forest Avenue

4609 Forest Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA

This home is located at 4609 Forest Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 and is currently priced at $2,485,000, approximately $730 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 4609 Forest Ave SE is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Island Park Elementary School, Islander Middle School, and Mercer Island High School.

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