Listed by Windermere Real Estate/East, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Midtown
$3,250,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

6740 W Mercer Way Mercer Island, WA 98040

Scalzo Scar Neighborhood
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,770 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$862 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Island Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Fruit Trees
  • Bamboo Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

This stunning renovated Craftsman, designed by award-winning architect Michael Moore, sits on Mercer Island’s sunny westside with panoramic views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline, and Olympic Mountains. Nestled on a shy acre with beautiful PNW gardens, this home features multiple options for outdoor living. Timeless architecture blends with modern upgrades in the chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Viking 6-burner range. With a total of 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, an office and expansive living and rec rooms, there is room for everyone. Includes a private one-bedroom apartment with separate entrance—perfect for guests or extended living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Novak

Windermere Real Estate/East License #123051 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Windermere Real Estate/East

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Lenihan

Windermere Real Estate Midtown License #27969

Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2371969

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,646

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Islander Mid Middle School
  • Mercer Isl High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • High Tech Cabling
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Westside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0565500040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,646

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Baxter Estate Addition
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3770
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 19

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Hardwood, Slate, Stone, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Jetted Tub
  • Living Area: 3770
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3770
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Lake, Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Mercer Island
  • WaterCompany: City of Mercer Island
  • InternetConnected: xFinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mercer Island
  • High School: Mercer Isl High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Islander Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0565500040
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Rolling,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4576
  • Lot Size: 89*200*105*212
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19933
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Patio,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: KCR
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: KCR

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15646

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Jack Christopher and Jennings Petra
Bought by
Rankin Katherine and Bainbridge Richard
Seller's Agent
Lisa Novak
Windermere Real Estate/East
Buyer's Agent
Tim Lenihan
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
List Price
$3,075,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$175,000
5.69%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-81.83%
Original Mortgage
$437,500
Outstanding Balance
$437,500
Interest Rate
6.83%
Estimated Equity
$2,496,424

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2010
Sold by
Moore Michael C and Moore Mehri D
Bought by
Jack Christopher and Jennings Petra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$830,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1990
Sold by
Gingrich James L and Gingrich Carol M
Bought by
Moore Michael C and Moore Mehri D
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,250,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,045,000 First American
Warranty Deed $450,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $437,500 No Value Available
Open $2,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $510,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $645,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $830,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $3,250,000 +5.7% $862 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $3,075,000 -- $816 / 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 $15,561 $2,375,000 $1,502,000 $873,000
2023 $15,657 $2,273,000 $1,417,000 $856,000
2022 $13,646 $2,542,000 $1,594,000 $948,000
2021 $13,679 $1,852,000 $1,312,000 $540,000
2020 $13,696 $1,708,000 $1,250,000 $458,000
2018 $13,288 $1,697,000 $974,000 $723,000
2017 $11,221 $1,531,000 $881,000 $650,000
2016 $10,437 $1,378,000 $806,000 $572,000
2015 $10,056 $1,248,000 $730,000 $518,000
2014 -- $1,149,000 $675,000 $474,000
2013 -- $951,000 $554,000 $397,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Novak

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lisa Novak

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 427-8503

    4 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Lisa Novak
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  • Tim Lenihan

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Tim Lenihan

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 280-5859

    1 in this area

    237 Total Sales

    Tim Lenihan
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2371969

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 056550-0040

Washington King County Mercer Island 98040 Scalzo Scar

6740 W Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA

This home is located at 6740 W Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040 and is currently priced at $3,250,000, approximately $862 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 6740 W Mercer Way 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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