NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8830 SE 59th St Mercer Island, WA 98040

Parkwood - Mercer Firs Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,875,088 - $2,082,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,180 Sq Ft
$923/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2018

Last sale price $1,350,000 $619 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,504/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Oven
  • Island Park Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 2-minute walk to Island Crest Park

About This Home

As of March 2018

Sophisticated styling throughout this timeless ranch home. Easy flow home offers defined spaces to call your own. Gracious formal living rm with cozy fireplace, French doors leading to brick patio & blooming gardens - great for entertaining! Charming kitchen w/ breakfast nook & darling Dutch door that connects to the spacious family room. Don’t miss laundry rm & extra 1/2 bath. Private lgr bedrms, an updated master & large 3/4 bath. Freshly painted & new plush carpet throughout. Great location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Nygaard

Windermere Real Estate Central License #76043 Listed on: 02/27/2018

Windermere Real Estate Central

Last Buyer's Agent

Charlie Sirianni

Windermere Mercer Island License #26221

Windermere Mercer Island

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1245616

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,940

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Mercer Island R-9.6

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Community Details

  • Mid Island Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2287300260

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,940

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, French Doors
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2180
  • Square Footage Finished: 2180

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Cedar Shake

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City Of Mercer Island
  • Water Company: City of Mercer Island
  • Water Heater: Central Home-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Mid Island
  • Project: El Dorado Firs Add

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 26
  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10083
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 2287300260
  • Zoning Code: Mercer Island R-9.6
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 6942

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2018
Closed on
Mar 20, 2018
Sold by
Ulfers Holly Elizabeth and Estate Of Betty O Smith
Bought by
Watson Brent Ryan and Watson Margaret Christina
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Nygaard
Windermere Real Estate Central
Buyer's Agent
Charlie Sirianni
Windermere Mercer Island
List Price
$1,188,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$162,000
13.64%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$2,011,772

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$661,772
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2015
Sold by
Ulfers Holly Elizabeth
Bought by
Smith Betty O
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
Watson Brent Ryan $1,350,000 Cw Title
Smith Betty O -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Watson Brent Ryan $1,176,000
Closed Watson Brent Ryan $135,000
Closed Watson Brent Ryan $1,080,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2018 03/27/18 Sold $1,350,000 +13.6% $619 / Sq Ft
03/03/2018 03/03/18 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2018 02/27/18 For Sale $1,188,000 -- $545 / 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 $9,940 $1,516,000 $1,170,000 $346,000
2023 $9,782 $1,424,000 $1,104,000 $320,000
2022 $8,782 $1,593,000 $1,242,000 $351,000
2021 $8,432 $1,191,000 $1,023,000 $168,000
2020 $8,463 $1,052,000 $975,000 $77,000
2018 $8,215 $1,048,000 $794,000 $254,000
2017 $6,943 $946,000 $718,000 $228,000
2016 $6,461 $852,000 $657,000 $195,000
2015 $6,228 $772,000 $595,000 $177,000
2014 -- $711,000 $550,000 $161,000
2013 -- $626,000 $538,000 $88,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Nygaard

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Cheryl Nygaard

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 465-3105

    78 Total Sales

    Cheryl Nygaard
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  • Charlie Sirianni

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Charlie Sirianni

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 992-6151

    2 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Charlie Sirianni
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1245616

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 228730-0260

Washington King County Mercer Island 98040 Parkwood - Mercer Firs

8830 SE 59th St, Mercer Island, WA

This home is located at 8830 SE 59th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 since 27 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $2,011,772, approximately $922 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 8830 SE 59th St 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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