NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4830 88th Place SE Mercer Island, WA 98040

Forest Avenue Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,785,000 - $2,478,511

5 Beds
2 Baths
3,520 Sq Ft
$640/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2017

Last sale price $1,325,000 $376 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,581/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Fruit Trees
  • Northwest Architecture
  • Island Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2017

First time on the market ever! Let the good times roll in this custom, spacious home featuring a sports court, multiple decks, a functioning play house, and a sky-lit atrium w/in-ground swimming pool. Entertaining is a breeze with a large kitchen, formal dining room, fireside living & family rooms, and a large sun drenched deck. The fun continues downstairs in the large bonus/rec room w/hidden wet bar. Spread out with a gracious master suite & 3 more bedrooms up, plus one more on the main floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug McKiernan

Windermere Mercer Island License #19821 Listed on: 07/06/2017

Windermere Mercer Island

Last Buyer's Agent

Sinead Fennell

Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC License #114011

Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1152479

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,989

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R9.6

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Northwest Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Mid Island Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5463700110

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,989

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Architecture: Nw Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Wet Bar, Wired For Generator, Bath Off Master, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Hot Tub/Spa, Security System, Skylights, Solarium/Atrium, Walk In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Upper
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Extra Finished Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3520
  • Square Footage Finished: 3520

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement/Concrete, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Torch Down
  • Pool: Indoor

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Mercer Island
  • Water Company: City of Mercer Island
  • Water Heater: Upstairs Laundry Room-Gas
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Mid Island
  • Project: Merhaven Div #3

Schools

  • Elementary School: Island Park Elem
  • Middle School: Islander Mid
  • High School: Mercer Isl High
  • School District: MIS

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 11
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Dimensions: 110'x100'
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11018
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Terraces
  • Parcel Number: 5463700110
  • Zoning Code: R9.6
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Terraces

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 8984

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2023
Sold by
Becker Anna M C and Becker James A
Bought by
James A And Anna M Becker Revocable Living Tr and Becker
Total Days on Market
17
Current Estimated Value
$2,252,378

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2017
Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Wells John Weston
Bought by
Becker Anna M C and Becker James A
Seller's Agent
Doug McKiernan
Windermere Mercer Island
Buyer's Agent
Sinead Fennell
Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-5.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,060,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2017
Sold by
Wells John Weston
Bought by
Wells John Weston
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
James A And Anna M Becker Revocable Living Tr $313 None Listed On Document
Becker Anna M C $1,325,000 Ticor Title
Wells John Weston -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcbecker Anna $990,160
Previous Owner Becker Anna M C $1,060,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2017 08/28/17 Sold $1,325,000 -5.0% $376 / Sq Ft
07/24/2017 07/24/17 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2017 07/06/17 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $396 / 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 $12,989 $1,982,000 $1,125,000 $857,000
2023 $12,829 $1,862,000 $1,062,000 $800,000
2022 $11,475 $2,083,000 $1,195,000 $888,000
2021 $11,015 $1,557,000 $984,000 $573,000
2020 $10,602 $1,375,000 $938,000 $437,000
2018 $10,288 $1,313,000 $714,000 $599,000
2017 $8,984 $1,185,000 $646,000 $539,000
2016 $8,357 $1,103,000 $591,000 $512,000
2015 $8,055 $999,000 $535,000 $464,000
2014 -- $920,000 $495,000 $425,000
2013 -- $788,000 $463,000 $325,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Doug McKiernan

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Doug McKiernan

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 369-3949

    2 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Doug McKiernan
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  • Sinead Fennell

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sinead Fennell

    Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC

    (425) 898-3270

    61 Total Sales

    Sinead Fennell
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1152479

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 546370-0110

Washington King County Mercer Island 98040 Forest Avenue

4830 88th Place SE, Mercer Island, WA

This home is located at 4830 88th Place SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 since 06 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,252,378, approximately $639 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 4830 88th Place 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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