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4715 81st Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040

$3,495,000·5 bd·3 ba·NWMLS #2596645

Estimated Arrivva buyer rebate$60,000 to $96,000

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Listing data from NWMLS. Listing courtesy of Lori Holden Scott of John L. Scott, Inc. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.

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$3,495,000
5 Days On Site

4715 81st Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
5
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
4,440
SqFt
$787
/SqFt
1987
Built
Cumulative Days On Market:
58
Subdivision:
Westside
County:
King
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Lori Holden Scott of John L. Scott, Inc.
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Perched high above Forest Avenue in one of Mercer Island’s most desirable neighborhoods, this stately, one-owner custom home enjoys sweeping western views of Lake Washington, Seward Park and the Olympic Mountains. Lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained, the home offers an exceptional floor plan designed to capture the views at every opportunity. Soaring ceilings and open living and dining rooms create a wonderful setting for entertaining, while the spacious kitchen is truly the heart of the home. Enjoy afternoon sunshine and spectacular sunsets from the west-facing deck or morning coffee on the peaceful east-facing deck. A main-floor bedroom with adjacent ¾ bath is ideal for guests or extended stays. Upstairs, the entire level is devoted to a luxurious primary retreat featuring a sitting room with fireplace, private view balcony, enormous dual walk-in closets and a dedicated home office. The lower level impresses with 12-foot ceilings, a generous great room, minibar and two additional en-suite bedrooms. Abundant storage provides plenty of room for holiday decorations, luggage and everything in between, with potential to create a fifth bedroom and additional bath. A level yard offers room for gardening and play, while the rare street-to-street lot adds to this property's appeal. An exceptional combination of location, views, thoughtful design and impeccable condition. A truly special offering!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$3,495,000
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,440 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
0.3719 Acres
Year Built 
1987
MLS Number 
2596645
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$26,729
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS
4 days agoStatus changed to Active
5 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.3719
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
West
Garage 
Yes
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
Two
Parking 
Attached
Parking Spaces 
9
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
SqFt Total 
5140
Style 
Contemporary
Utilities 
Cable AvailableSewer Connected
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDouble OvenDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorTrash CompactorDisposalWasher
Basement 
Finished
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
GasWood BurningMaster Bedroom
Fireplaces 
4
Flooring 
Ceramic TileHardwoodCarpet
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Wet Bar
Main Level Bedrooms 
1
Window Features 
Skylight(s)
Bathroom Full 
Bathroom Half 
Level - Main
Bathroom Three Quarter 
Level - Main
Bedroom 
Level - Lower
Den 
Dining Room 
Level - Main
Entry Hall 
Level - Main
Family Room 
Level - Main
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Living Room 
Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Rec Room 
Level - Lower
Utility Room 
Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
Garden
Lot Features 
LevelPaved
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Roof 
Shake
View 
CityLakeMountain(s)
Waterview 
CityLakeMountain(s)
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
510 - Mercer Island
School District 
Mercer Island
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
Building Access 
Main
Schools
School District
Mercer Island
Elementary School
Island Park Elem
Middle School
Islander Mid
High School
Mercer Isl High
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Lori Holden Scott of John L. Scott, Inc.



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Last checked: 2026-10-24 08:45 PM PDT

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*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.

Questions about this listing

How much could a buyer get back on 4715 81st Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040?
Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $60,000 to $96,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
Who is the listing brokerage for 4715 81st Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040?
Listing courtesy of Lori Holden Scott of John L. Scott, Inc, per NWMLS listing #2596645. Arrivva is not the listing brokerage: Arrivva is a separate flat-fee brokerage that represents you as the buyer, with your interests first and no dual agency, ever. How Arrivva represents buyers
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